Energy Gang

Stress test: the Iran war and a US grid under pressure | Live from the ACORE Finance Forum, Day two

Data, power and dollars: financing the AI energy boom | live from the ACORE finance forum in New York

A new toll on global energy: Can Iran permanently control the Strait of Hormuz?

Uber's electric bet on electric vehicles. What does the rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles mean for the future of mobility?

Inside the largest power market in the US: How PJM is navigating the collision of data centres, decarbonization, and affordability.

The mother of all disruptions. What the war with Iran means for energy.

The podcast analyzes the long-term implications of a potential war with Iran, focusing on its impact on the global energy crisis. The discussion highlights that markets are underestimating the potential for a major disruption, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and that the geopolitical landscape has fundame...

A power producer’s view of keeping the lights on. What does rising electricity demand from data centers mean for the US grid?

The war with Iran: what does the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz mean for global energy?

The Energy Gang discusses the implications of the war with Iran on global energy markets, focusing on the critical role of the Strait of Hormuz. The potential closure of this waterway, through which 15% of the world's crude oil and 20% of its LNG passes, could trigger a global recession. Amy Myers-Jaffe highlights the ...

Are VPPs really a viable solution for easing strain on the grid? Tesla say yes, and they have big plans

Data centers are adding an extra 220 gigawatts of electricity demand in the US. How can the grid cope? A second special episode from the ACORE Policy Forum

How are energy supply chains changing as electricity demand surges? A special episode from the ACORE Policy Forum in Washington

A solution to the problem of paying for data center power? Unpacking AWS’s recent 3 gigawatt deal with NIPSCO

Energy storage steps up: the growing role of batteries on the grid, and the challenge from winter storms

How a Texas electric co-op rebuilt for reliability | Sponsored content from Rayburn Electric

Venezuela and what to expect from energy in 2026

Electric vehicles create problems for the grid. Could they also help solve them? The plan to turn EVs into reliable grid infrastructure

Energy Gang’s year in review: the highs, the lows, the people and the technologies of 2025

In this episode of The Energy Gang, Ed Crooks hosts Melissa Lott, Shanu Mathew, and Amy Myers Jaffe for their 2025 year-in-review. They discuss highlights such as bipartisan support for permitting reform, the flexibility of AI data centers, and the rise of electricity as a key topic. They also delve into challenges lik...

California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets

In this episode of The Energy Gang, Ed Crooks hosts Amy Myers Jaffe and Elliot Mainzer to discuss the energy landscape in California, focusing on rising electricity prices, grid management, and future energy plans. Mainzer details CAISO's efforts to mitigate costs through efficient transmission planning, interconnectio...

What happened at COP 30? The key points on cutting emissions, adapting to a warming world, and raising the finance to pay for it

What happened in COP30’s first week? Support for energy efficiency and a status report on methane show which climate initiatives are still making progress