Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, and Robinson Meyer, writer for New York Times Opinion, dive into the future of clean energy amidst political shifts. They discuss the impact of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and how it could survive a potential Trump administration. Shah shares insights on innovative financing for green projects and the essential role of community relationships in successful manufacturing. They emphasize a resilient pathway to decarbonization, even in uncertain political landscapes.

Jigar Shah, Director, discusses reviving the U.S. rooftop solar market with VPPs and batteries. Topics cover California's NEM 3.0, lessons from S-GIP, VPPs for load growth, and incentivizing system dispatchability. The conversation also explores VPP reliability and utility infrastructure utilization.

Jigar Shah, a key advocate for nuclear energy and head of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, discusses the surprising restart of the Three Mile Island reactor. He sheds light on the factors reviving nuclear interest, like the Inflation Reduction Act and economic shifts. The conversation dives into the financial dynamics enabling Microsoft’s deal to buy clean energy from the site and explores the future potential of new reactor models. Shah also humorously compares future reactors to the simplicity of a Model T, emphasizing a renewed optimism in nuclear energy.

Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, dives into the future of clean energy. He discusses the surprising shift from natural gas to renewables, revealing it's about more than just climate change. Shah elaborates on the $400 billion loan authority's impact and emphasizes diversification as key to reliable energy. He also shares insights on how the DOE could evolve under a different administration, spotlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in the energy sector.

Jigar Shah, a key figure in advancing clean energy projects, discusses bridging R&D and deployment, meeting increased electricity demand from data centers and electric vehicles, and solutions like Virtual Power Plants, enhanced geothermal, and advanced nuclear. The podcast explores the challenges of attracting investors, disparities in electricity pricing, and initiatives for young people entering the energy sector.

Jigar Shah, Head of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy, discusses the clean energy system, nuclear power, and building momentum towards more deployment at the Texas Tribune Festival. They also talk about financing energy projects, government financing and profit versus risk, innovation and flexibility in the Texas energy grid, social requirements for infrastructure development, building clean energy manufacturing facilities, and the challenges and opportunities of nuclear power.

Jigar Shah, overseeing $400 billion in DOE lending, discusses financing EV factories, geothermal wells, and more. Exploring cash flow, tech innovation, and risk in new projects. Analyzing investment risks in cutting-edge tech and the bridge to bankability. Evolution of clean energy technologies and challenges in the energy and automotive sectors. State initiatives for clean energy financing and local entrepreneurship support.

What a pleasure, what an honor to have the original Energy Gang on our show to celebrate our 100th Episode.The wit of Katherine Hamilton and the laugh of Jigar Shah were our inspiration 5 years ago when we got drunk at the Red Lion pub near Piccadilly to launch our show. The “ambitious” business plan was to create a tiny European copycat of the Gang. 900k downloads later, this is where we are.Katherine Hamilton is Chair at 38 North Solutions, a public policy firm focused on clean energy and innovation, and one the main artisan of the Inflation Reduction Act; Jigar Shah is Director at the Loan Program Office at the US Department of Energy, managing hundreds of billions USD to finance the Energy Transition.The topic of this special show is the following: Let’s assume we are in 2030, Elon Musk is on Mars, did the energy transition work? Our conversation encompasses the decarbonisation of the grid, the future of Nuclear and Geothermal, the electrification of transport, Hydrogen, and many other topics.In the end, we deliver a positive message: “We are succeeding the Energy Transition thanks to the thrust and imagination of the new generation.”

Jigar Shah, director of the DOE’s loan programs office, and Katherine Hamilton, chair of 38 North, explore pressing issues in clean energy policy. They analyze the impacts of AI on energy demand and debate the future of geothermal and nuclear energy. The duo highlights the challenges California faces in rooftop solar and the potential of America's Green Bank, which could mobilize billions for clean initiatives. Their insights on overrated and underrated trends provide a clear roadmap for the future of the energy sector.

Guest Jigar Shah, Person of the Year, is discussed in the final episode. The Redefining Energy Awards winners include BYD, PV Case, Tesla, and more. Notable topics include Tesla's charging network, trading opportunities, scandals, and nominations for Person of the Year and Stupidest Quote. The success of big projects through modularity and scalability is explored with book recommendations.