Volts

Auteur(s): David Roberts
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  • Résumé

  • Volts is a podcast about leaving fossil fuels behind. I've been reporting on and explaining clean-energy topics for almost 20 years, and I love talking to politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists about the latest progress in the world's most important fight. (Volts is entirely subscriber-supported. Sign up!)

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  • Chris Hayes on the attention economy

    Chris Hayes on the attention economy
    Jan 29 2025

    Chris Hayes — author, MSNBC host, and previous guest on Volts — is just out with a new book, The Sirens Call, about the corrosive effects of the modern attention economy. In this episode, he and I dive deep into attention: what it is, when it became commodified, why it is so easy to steal, where industry is looking for new supplies, and how the harried and distracted can defend themselves from the onslaught.



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    1 h et 10 min
  • What's the deal with pumped-hydro energy storage?

    What's the deal with pumped-hydro energy storage?
    Jan 22 2025

    In this episode, I talk with Erik Steimle of Rye Development about the new wave of "closed loop" pumped-hydro storage projects. Unlike traditional systems that rely on rivers and dams, these projects use two artificial reservoirs — providing reliable long-duration storage without impacting natural waterways. We explore the economics of these billion-dollar facilities, their 100+ year lifespans, and how they compare to lithium-ion storage.



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    58 min
  • Assembling diverse resources into super-powered "energy parks"

    Assembling diverse resources into super-powered "energy parks"
    Jan 15 2025

    I'm joined by Eric Gimon to discuss "energy parks" — essentially large-scale microgrids that combine renewable generation, storage, and industrial loads behind a single grid connection. We explore how this model could accelerate clean energy deployment while creating new economic opportunities, despite some complex regulatory hurdles.



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    1 h et 9 min

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