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Episodes

The energy affordability problem: policy, costs, and tradeoffs (ft. the Energy Bad Boys)

24 Mar 2026

53m

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The podcast "Power Perspectives" examines the increasing unaffordability of energy in the United States, questioning policies driving up costs and those used as political cover. Guests Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling from Always On Energy Research discuss the practical implications for households and businesses, noting tha...