InfluenceWatch Podcast Episode 301: The Politics of the Power Grid
Jan 26, 2024
Energy policy expert Robert Bryce discusses the realities of the power grid, the failure in Texas, and the need for nuclear power. The podcast explores the role of NGOs in hindering the shift to nuclear energy, the negative impacts of wind turbines, the lack of support from environmental groups, and the development of renewable energy sources. It also touches on the disparity in federal subsidies for energy sources and the challenges facing the power grid.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Role of NGOs in the Energy Sector
03:33 • 2min
The Cost of Wind Turbines and the Silence of Environmental Groups
05:04 • 18min
Observations on Renewable Energy, Non-profits, and Funding Sources
22:52 • 2min
Disparity in Federal Subsidies and Challenges Facing the Power Grid
25:15 • 3min