Archive - Volts

Advocating for decarbonization in 2026

Aliya Haq is working toward a movement that builds rather than blocks.

Dec 12 • David Roberts

1:14:09

California warms up to a larger Western energy market

Brian Turner and Kathleen Staks on why the West is finally getting the unified energy market it needs.

Dec 10 • David Roberts

58:05

Happy 5th birthday to Volts!

A note to readers and listeners.

Dec 8 • David Roberts

How Illinois passed its third big clean-energy bill in a decade

Kady McFadden and John Delurey join me to talk about why "fast and cheap" is the new winning message for climate policy.

Dec 3 • David Roberts

1:26:17

November 2025

What's going on in electricity world?

Some thoughts on where we are in the electricity sector -- data centers, rising rates, etc. -- and a way forward that can benefit everyone.

Nov 28 • David Roberts

33:49

What's the deal with balcony solar?

Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.

Nov 26 • David Roberts

1:07:20

Clean electrification is inevitable

Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.

Nov 21 • David Roberts

1:22:33

What's the deal with indoor air quality?

From CO2 monitors to better building codes, Dr. Georgia Lagoudas outlines how to clean up the spaces where we spend 90% of our lives.

Nov 19 • David Roberts

1:03:03

Volts community thread #24

Open to all free & paid subscribers. Drop by and chat!

Nov 17 • David Roberts and Samuel R (Volts team)

How to make a market for distributed energy flexibility

Piclo has created a marketplace where buyers of grid flexibility can find sellers.

Nov 12 • David Roberts

1:06:48

So, there were some elections. How'd they go?

I talk with Caroline Spears about the stunning results in key state and local races and the lessons for 2026.

Nov 10 • David Roberts

1:01:47

Octopus extends its tentacles into America

Nick Chaset of Octopus Energy US joins me to discuss how the UK's biggest electricity supplier plans to conquer the American market.

Nov 7 • David Roberts

53:50

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