Spotlight: Revisiting Key Episodes on The Energy Capital Podcast

Whether you're a longtime listener or just joining us, check out these episodes that are too good to hear just once!

As we begin the new year, we invite you to revisit some favorite episodes from The Energy Capital Podcast.

A Conversation with Former PUC Commissioner Will McAdams: Will McAdams, who had just stepped down from the PUC, joined for the very first Energy Capital episode. In the wake of Winter Storm Uri, we explore his efforts in pioneering initiatives like the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot and the complexity, or controversy, of the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM). After the recent decision to “shelve the PCM” this episode offers valuable context and expert analysis on the subject.

"The Name of the Game is Flexibility," a Conversation with ERCOT's Pablo Vegas Since Winter Storm Uri, ERCOT has come under intense scrutiny from Texans concerned about the grid. I talked with ERCOT President and CEO Pablo Vegas about his vision for the Texas grid in five to ten years, and the need for more flexible resources and transmission to deal with the challenges ahead. He emphasized the potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) and energy efficiency, outlining the future role of storage in ensuring reliability.

"How to Overcome Ideological Divides and the Climate of Contempt" with Author David Spence: In this episode, recorded just three days after the election, I was joined by David Spence to discuss his book Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship. From election results to the deep ideological divides in America, and how to bridge those divides, listen to this episode that shares valuable insight as we approach inauguration day.

"A Texas Power Promise" with Senator Nathan Johnson: Curious about what’s ahead this legislative session? No better episode to listen or re-listen to than this one. Listen to the conversation with member of the Business and Commerce Committee overseeing ERCOT and the PUC, State Senator Nathan Johnson as he shares insights into the proposals that are reshaping Texas energy policy.

We hope you have enjoyed listening to the Energy Capital Podcast this year and look forward to bringing in more super star guests in 2025! These podcasts are free but many of our podcasts and posts are for paid subscribers only, so consider becoming one today. Thank you for being a subscriber, and happy new year!