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Podcast · 60 episodes

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by Wood Mackenzie · English

Covering breaking news in clean tech, going deep on global energy policy, and debating the levers that need to move to accelerate the energy transition. Energy Gang is the podcast covering clean energy technology, renewable energy, and the environment. The world of clean energy moves fast, and you need a reliable source to stay on top of the news that matters. You’ll find it on Wood Mackenzie’s Energy Gang. How will changes to the US government affect decarbonisation and energy security? When will hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture deploy at scale? Where’s the money for the energy transition green finance coming from and how much more is needed? What’s the outlook for EVs? What are the energy predictions for solar energy? What's the latest on climate change? Get answers to questions like these, bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 7am ET. Plus, get special live episodes recorded at the biggest climate and energy events throughout the year, like COP30 and Climate Week NYC. Don’t worry if you can’t make it in person, Energy Gang brings you all the updates on energy policy, energy finance and energy innovation you need to hear. Energy Gang is presented by Wood Mackenzie and hosted by Ed Crooks, Vice-Chairman of Energy at Wood Mackenzie and a former Financial Times and BBC News journalist. Regular guests are Amy Myers-Jaffe (Director of NYU’s Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab), and Dr Melissa Lott (Partner at Microsoft) – plus a roster of industry leaders and policy influencers, like Jigar Shah (Industry figurehead and former director of the Loan Programs Office in the US Department of Energy), Caroline Golin (Head of North America, Global Energy Market Development and Policy at Google) and Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt (Former Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources). If you like The Energy Transition Show, Catalyst with Shayle Kann, The Big Switch from Columbia University, Open Circuit with Stephen Lacey or The Green Blueprint, you’ll enjoy Energy Gang. Want to get involved with the show? Reach out to podcasts@woodmac.com to: Bring Energy Gang to your event Be a guest on the show Sponsor an episode Ask a question to Ed Crooks or one of our guests Check out another leading clean tech global podcast by Wood Mackenzie, Interchange Recharged: https://www.woodmac.com/podcasts/the-interchange-recharged/ Wood Mackenzie is the leading global data and analytics solutions provider for renewables, energy and natural resources. Learn more about Wood Mackenzie on the official website: https://www.woodmac.com/

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A power producer’s view of keeping the lights on. What does rising electricity demand from data centers mean for the US grid?A bi-weekly podcast covering breaking news in clean tech, global energy policy, and debates on accelerating the energy transition. Hosted by Ed Crooks with regular guests Amy Myers-Jaffe and Dr.17 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 33 chapters
The war with Iran: what does the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz mean for global energy?In this episode, host Ed Crooks is joined by Amy Myers Jaffe and Chris Aversano to discuss the significant disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing war with Iran.10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 30 chapters
Are VPPs really a viable solution for easing strain on the grid? Tesla say yes, and they have big plansIn this episode of the *Energy Gang*, host Ed Crooks discusses the controversial topic of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) with Tesla's Colby Hastings, Senior Director for Residential Energy.3 Mar 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
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 ForumData 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 Forum27 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 27 chapters
How are energy supply chains changing as electricity demand surges? A special episode from the ACORE Policy Forum in WashingtonThe episode, hosted by Ed Crooks at the ACORE Policy Forum in Washington DC, discusses the evolving landscape of U.S. energy supply chains amidst surging electricity demand.26 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 21 chapters
A solution to the problem of paying for data centre power? Unpacking AWS’s recent 3 gigawatt deal with NIPSCOIn this episode of the Energy Gang podcast, host Ed Crooks discusses the burgeoning demand for data centre power and the associated economic and regulatory challenges.17 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 23 chapters
Energy storage steps up: the growing role of batteries on the grid, and the challenge from winter stormsIn this episode, Ed Crooks and Amy Myers Jaffe discuss the rising importance of battery storage in the energy sector, particularly in light of recent winter storms affecting North America.10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 28 chapters
How a Texas electric co-op rebuilt for reliability | Sponsored content from Rayburn ElectricVice-Chairman of Energy at Wood Mackenzie, former journalist at Financial Times and BBC News.27 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Venezuela and what to expect from energy in 2026The Energy Gang looks ahead to 2026, focusing first on Venezuela after the U.S. captured President Nicolás Maduro (drug trafficking charges tied to oil leverage). It then turns to U.S.8 Jan 2026 · 52 min · 17 chapters
Electric vehicles create problems for the grid. Could they also help solve them? The plan to turn EVs into reliable grid infrastructureEVs and other distributed devices can create grid problems via unmanaged charging, but—if utilities gain visibility, monitoring, and reliable control—EV flexibility can become “grid infrastructure,”…6 Jan 2026 · 54 min · 21 chapters
Energy Gang’s year in review: the highs, the lows, the people and the technologies of 20252025 year-in-review for the energy sector, focusing on permitting/building momentum, grid flexibility (especially for AI data centers), electricity prices and reliability, battery/storage growth and…18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity marketsCalifornia’s electricity affordability and reliability challenges, focusing on CAISO’s transmission planning, interconnection queue reforms, Western energy market governance (AB 825), and how data…9 Dec 2025 · 44 min · 20 chapters
What happened at COP30? The key points on cutting emissions, adapting to a warming world, and raising the finance to pay for itReactions to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, focusing on (1) emissions-cutting commitments and the contentious push for fossil-fuel language, (2) the growing emphasis on adaptation to a warming world, and…25 Nov 2025 · 57 min · 17 chapters
What happened in COP30’s first week? Support for energy efficiency and a status report on methane show which climate initiatives are still making progressCOP30’s first-week updates on energy efficiency implementation (including a push to double the rate of improvements by 2030) and a status report on methane, highlighting which climate initiatives are…19 Nov 2025 · 53 min · 15 chapters
The COP30 climate talks are under way In Brazil. What is the point of the conference?Day-one preview of COP30 in Belém, Brazil—what the conference is for, what “success” could look like, and how it may affect energy transition priorities (private-sector action, sustainable fuels,…13 Nov 2025 · 48 min · 23 chapters
How are businesses rethinking energy and sustainability? COP30 starts in Belem as climate action faltersBusinesses rethinking energy and sustainability amid accelerating electricity demand and faltering climate action at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.11 Nov 2025 · 31 min · 16 chapters
Energy addition, not energy transition? What does it mean for the future of our energy system, and the climate? | Special episode recorded at ADIPEC, the world’s largest energy eventA special ADIPEC episode arguing “energy addition” (adding renewables and low-carbon tech alongside oil/gas/coal) rather than rapid “energy transition” replacement; transition succeeds when new power…8 Nov 2025 · 45 min · 20 chapters
Speed to power: how can America accelerate the build-out of the next grid? | special episode from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington DC“Speed to power”—how to accelerate America’s electricity grid build-out amid rapid demand growth (including data centers), permitting delays, and a grid not designed for renewables.4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 24 chapters
AI could break the electricity grid. What do regulators and the industry need to do to keep the lights on?The episode argues that rapid US electricity demand growth—driven largely by AI/data centers plus electrification and reshoring—could stress reliability and resilience of the grid, especially as…30 Oct 2025 · 1 h · 21 chapters
How energy diversification can drive development | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episodePreview of ADIPEC 2025 focused on how energy diversification into low-carbon technologies supports economic development, jobs, and a “just transition,” especially for emerging economies.29 Oct 2025 · 28 min · 10 chapters
Permitting reform and the politics of building the grid | Live from the ACORE Grid Forum in Washington, D.C.Permitting reform for U.S. grid buildout—especially NEPA review, litigation/judicial review, and transmission planning under the Federal Power Act—plus the politics of passing bipartisan legislation…23 Oct 2025 · 47 min · 24 chapters
The new nuclear renaissance - real or rhetoric? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episodeWhether the “nuclear renaissance” is real or just rhetoric, in the context of rising electricity demand driven by AI and the need for 24/7 low-emissions power ahead of ADIPEC 2025.20 Oct 2025 · 38 min · 14 chapters
The connected world of energy | Special episode from Wood MackenzieA special Energy Gang episode from Wood Mackenzie promoting the book Connected, arguing the energy industry faces rising volatility and complexity, so strategic and operational planning must shift to…14 Oct 2025 · 44 min · 17 chapters
Does low-carbon hydrogen still have a future? | Special pre-ADIPEC preview episodeWhether low-carbon (green) hydrogen still has a future, despite cancellations, policy uncertainty, and slower announcements; where it’s most competitive and what must change for scale and cost…13 Oct 2025 · 40 min · 16 chapters