Behind The Switch

In the final episode of Series 2, Sika and Anna interview Synapse Energy Economics senior associate Ariel Horowitz and principal associate Max Chang. Their question: What needs to be done on the part of citizens and politicians to bring us to a fully renewables-powered world? What ensues is a fascinating conversation filled with insight, real world pragmatism, and solutions.

In light of recent proposals from Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to subsidize the dying coal industry at ratepayer expense, Spencer Fields and Andrew Grandahl take a closer look at the industry as a whole, and where U.S. energy markets are really heading.

Sika Gadzanku and Anna Sciaruto continue their journey to understand the renewable energy transition. In episode three, they interview Synapse Energy Economics Founder and CEO Bruce Biewald, and industry expert Patrick Luckow on the nature of energy policies and how they effect sustainable energy. Listen in for truly insightful conversations!

Andrew Grandahl and Spencer Fields go in depth into the importance of energy efficiency day, as we prepare for EE Day 2017. Energy efficiency is a crucial factor to creating a sustainable world, and you're about to find out why.

Sika Gadzanku and Anna Sciaruto continue their journey to learn everything about renewable energy, and how we can get more of it. In this episode, they ask "what are the technical barriers holding back more renewable energy?". Patrick Luckow and Doug Hurley give some fantastic insights and encouraging answers.

Spencer Fields and Andrew Grandahl discuss the remarkable success of a Department of Energy initiative called SunShot in bringing down solar prices in the U.S.

Sika Gadzanku and Anna Sciaruto begin Series 2 with a simple question: What exactly is renewable energy? Thankfully, industry expert Doug Hurley has the answers they're looking for.

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Andrew Grandahl and Spencer Fields recap the continued success of the Northeast's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI.

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Before we can compare electric rates in New England, we have to first understand what's actually on your electric bill every month. We introduce the podcast and hear from energy industry expert Doug Hurley.

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Now that we know what's on our electric bill, how does it compare to other parts of the country? And what about New England makes our electric rates so unique? We discuss electric rates and bills throughout the country with Tyler Comings and a couple of the reasons that New England is unique electrically with Paul Peterson.

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