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The Clean Energy Edge

The Clean Energy Edge is your go-to podcast for insightful discussions on the evolving energy landscape. Hosted by industry expert Russ Bates, the podcast delves into topics centered around clean energy while also exploring broader aspects of the energy sector. From renewable technologies and policy developments to traditional energy sources and emerging innovations, Russ provides in-depth analysis and real-world insights to help listeners navigate the complexities of the energy transition. Whether

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Episode 30: The Power Crunch

The Clean Energy Edge ·

2025/11/12

U.S. electricity demand is rising faster than at any time in decades — and the question now is whether our generation capacity can keep up.In this episode, Russ Bates breaks down what’s driving the surge — from AI data centers and EV charging to new industrial manufacturing — and why the U.S. may need hundreds of new power plants or thousands of clean energy projects just to stay even. We’ll look at what the numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) actually mean, explore why

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Episode 29: How the U.S. Took Back Solar Manufacturing

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2025/11/05

In 2025, the impossible happened — every major part of the solar supply chain is now made in America. From polysilicon refining to module assembly, U.S. factories are once again powering the clean-energy revolution.In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 45X manufacturing tax credits reignited American solar manufacturing. Learn where billions are being invested, how over 50 GW of solar module capacity is coming online, and

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4:37

Episode 28: The Real War on Clean Energy: Lies,...

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2025/10/29

Last week, we talked about how clean energy needs to do a better job telling its story. This week, we’re tackling one big reason why that story still isn’t breaking through — misinformation and disinformation.From “windmills kill all the birds” to “EV batteries can’t be recycled,” false claims about clean energy spread faster than facts. In this episode, Russ Bates breaks down the three types of people fueling the chaos —the misinformed, the trolls, and the disinformers — and how to deal with

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6:13

Episode 27: Why Clean Energy Is Losing the Story (And...

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2025/10/22

Clean energy has already won on cost, technology, and performance — but it’s still losing where it matters most: the story.In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down how fossil fuels win with emotion, simplicity, and slogans — while clean energy buries its wins under jargon, stats, and PowerPoints. It’s not a technology problem anymore. It’s a messaging problem — and fixing it isn’t optional in the age of disinformation. 🎙️ In This Episode: How “Drill, Baby, Drill”

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22:52

Episode 26: What Can I Do? | Individual Climate...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, host Russ Bates sits down with Kim Noguera Gabrielli, CEO of Worldview International Foundation, to answer one of the biggest questions in climate change — What can I do?When the scale of global warming, deforestation, and pollution feels overwhelming, Kim reminds us that meaningful change starts locally. From restoring one billion mangroves by 2035 to empowering 500,000 coastal residents, her organization proves that small, consistent actions can

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Episode 25: Trump vs. EVs - Why Electric Cars Are...

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2025/10/08

Donald Trump has called electric vehicles a “hoax” and rolled back federal incentives - but the market tells a different story.In this episode, Russ Bates breaks down the facts about EV performance, cost savings, and why people are still going electric despite the politics. We’ll look at: -How EVs stack up against gas cars in performance, reliability, and cost -Why U.S. EV sales keep climbing even after federal tax credits ended -The impact of the ICE raid that shut down Hyundai’s Georgia battery

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Episode 22: Is Clean Energy Really Clean? Fossil...

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2025/10/01

Is clean energy really clean? Or are skeptics right when they point to lithium mining, solar panel waste, or offshore wind turbines? In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates takes on the myth that renewables are just as dirty as fossil fuels — and brings the receipts.We break down the science and data on: Offshore wind vs. whales: What NOAA and BOEM actually say. Lifecycle emissions: Wind (10–20 g CO₂e/kWh), Solar (30–60), Natural Gas (450–500), Coal (900–1,100). Carbon

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Episode 23: The Future of Energy Storage |...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ Bates and Brian Scott sit down with Stephanie Choi Brookes, Chief Marketing Officer at Emtel Energy USA, to explore a breakthrough in long-duration energy storage. Stephanie explains how Electrostatic Graphene Energy Storage (ELDES) is disrupting the market by eliminating the fire risks and degradation issues tied to lithium-ion batteries. She shares insights from her journey into clean energy, why storage is the “linchpin” of the renewable transition,

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33:14

Episode 21: The Great Fossil Fuel Handout: 100 Years...

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2025/09/10

Opponents love to say “clean energy only survives because of subsidies.” But that’s projection. Fossil fuels have been on government life support for over a century , and the new Big Billionaire Bill just handed them billions more while cutting support for solar, wind, EVs, and storage. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Brian Scott bring the receipts: Direct subsidies still in place: Intangible Drilling Costs (~$4B/yr), Percentage Depletion (since 1926), Accelerated

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Episode 20: From Promises to Pain The Politics of...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Canadian co-host Brian Scott tackle the surging electricity prices gripping the U.S. in 2025 — and why the promises of cheaper energy have turned into pain for households and businesses. Eight months into President Trump’s second term, electricity bills are up an average of 10% nationwide, with some states like Maine seeing year-over-year spikes as high as 36%. We break down how supply and demand pressures, grid strain from AI data

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Episode 19: Energy Storage | Travis Eckert on...

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2025/08/20

In Episode 19 of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Brian Scott sit down with Travis Eckert, CEO and Co-Founder of Batricity, to explore the future of energy storage, EV charging, and grid reliability. Travis shares his journey from managing $60M in private banking to building companies at the forefront of clean energy—including Batricity, Enernuevo, and ChargeForward. He breaks down how falling battery costs, smarter supply chains, and new financing models are reshaping project

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Episode 18: AI, Data Centers & the Big Billionaire...

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2025/08/13

AI isn’t virtual — it’s physical, and it’s hungry for power. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ Bates and Brian Scott uncover how U.S. data centers already consume 176 TWh a year (over 4% of national electricity) and are on track to double by 2030 and hit nearly 10% by 2035. We break down what that means in kWh per person, translate it into gigawatts of constant load, and compare it to the generation capacity the U.S. has online today. Then we examine how the Big Billionaire Bill could

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Episode 17: Are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) the...

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2025/07/31

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and co-host Brian Scott dive deep into the real story behind SMRs — exploring the cost per watt, deployment timelines, fuel supply challenges, and why no SMR is commercially operating yet in the U.S. or globally. We examine canceled projects like NuScale’s VOYGR, stalled efforts like TerraPower’s Natrium, and the hype around data centers and defense applications. Is nuclear power finally going modular — or is this just another decades-long

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Episode 16: The U.S. Chose Fossil Fuels. The World...

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2025/07/23

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Brian Scott break down how the U.S. just made a massive strategic mistake by doubling down on fossil fuels. With the passage of the so-called Big Ugly Bill, clean energy tax credits are slashed while oil, gas, and coal get billions in new subsidies and AMT exemptions. Meanwhile, China, India, Europe, and Canada are racing ahead with wind, solar, EV infrastructure, battery storage, and grid modernization. As global energy demand soars —

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Episode 15: Here Come the Blackouts-How the U.S....

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2025/07/16

The U.S. just slashed clean energy incentives and doubled down on fossil fuels — right as electricity demand is exploding. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates and Canadian co-host Brian Scott break down the fallout from the “Big Ugly Bill” and what it means for the grid, the economy, and your power bill. ⚡ Key Topics in Episode 15: • Why the U.S. just crippled clean energy and how it fuels a future of blackouts and brownouts • The real impact of gutting the Investment Tax

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38:53

Episode 14-Carbon Markets & Clean Energy: What the...

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2025/07/09

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates sits down with climate finance expert Shraddha Nair to explore how carbon markets and energy markets are converging—and what that means for the global energy transition. We cover: -The evolving role of carbon credits in clean energy financing -Why Europe is surging ahead despite geopolitical challenges -How U.S. policy reversals—like the exit from the Paris Agreement and rollback of IRA incentives—are affecting international climate

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32:48

Episode 13-Dead on Arrival? GOP Gridlock & Red-State...

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2025/06/25

The Clean Energy Edge tackles one of the most critical energy policy battles of 2025: the showdown between the Republican-led Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) in the House and the Senate's more tempered version. Discover: 🔍 Policy deep dive — What clean energy tax credits are being slashed in both versions? 📊 Job loss data — SEIA warns ~330,000 U.S. clean‑energy jobs are at risk, many in red states like Texas (~34K), Florida (~21K), Arizona (~9K), with up to 830K losses on the table. 🧠 Political fault

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Episode 12: Elon vs. Trump: Musk’s Public Breakup &...

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2025/06/18

Elon Musk’s friendship with Donald Trump has gone nuclear. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ and Brian unpack Musk’s explosive split—public impeachment threats, Trump’s retaliation, and federal contract shakeups. Discover: ⚡ How Musk went from Trump ally to outspoken critic—calling for impeachment and linking Trump to Epstein files—then quickly deleted the posts 🔥 Trump’s furious response: branding Musk “crazy,” threatening to revoke Tesla & SpaceX contracts worth $22 billion, and

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Episode 11: Building a Better Solar Carport – VCT’s...

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2025/06/04

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates sits down with Zac Jolliffe and Patrick Boot, the co-founders of VCT Group, to talk about the evolution of their innovative Heliostation™ solar canopy system. From the inspiration behind the product to the real-world pain points it solves, we explore how VCT is changing the way solar canopies are built — and scaled. We also dive into VCT’s expansion into the U.S. market, what they’re looking for in fabrication partners, and how their

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38:21

Episode 10-Fighting for Fairness: The Truth About...

The Clean Energy Edge ·

2025/05/21

In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ and Brian break down one of the most persistent lies in energy: that clean energy only survives because of government subsidies. With fossil fuels receiving over hundreds of billions of dollars a year in hidden and direct subsidies, the playing field is anything but level. They dive into why fossil fuels are still propped up by the government, how political efforts to gut the Inflation Reduction Act are threatening clean energy progress, and why

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