Umair Irfan

Umair Irfan, a Vox correspondent specializing in energy policy, joins to discuss skyrocketing electricity prices in the U.S. He explains how pandemic effects, regulatory delays, and aging infrastructure contribute to rising bills. Umair highlights the significant demand from data centers and AI while emphasizing the potential of renewables as a financially advantageous issue for Democrats. The conversation also covers the impact of tariffs on grid upgrades and the optimism surrounding cheap renewables for an easier energy transition.