Energy Matters with Claire and Dan
Claire Broido Johnson & Dan Kammen
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S2E3 Petrostates vs Electrostates: The Fight for the Future of Energy
In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan explore the growing divide between petrostates and electrostates. From tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to rising electricity demand and China's…
S2E24 Energy and Turmoil: Iran, Oil Prices, and the Future of Nuclear Power
Global conflict is once again colliding with global energy markets. In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan examine how escalating tensions involving Iran could disrupt the Strait of…
S2E23 Buildings at the Center of the Energy Transition
Buildings account for roughly one-third of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and up to 80 percent in major cities. In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire speaks with Véronique Bugnion, co-founder and…
S2E22 Carbon Counts: Investing on the Right Side of Climate
Is carbon counting the smartest investment strategy in a changing energy landscape? In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan sit down with Jeff Eckel, former CEO and current Chair of Hannon…
S2E21 Financing the Energy Transition with Richard Kauffman
In this episode of Energy Matters with Claire and Dan, Claire is joined by Richard Kauffman, CEO of the Coalition for Green Capital and a longtime leader at the intersection of finance, government,…
S2E20 Data, Transparency, and the Future of Power with Deirdre Lord
Electricity markets are more volatile than they have been in decades, and most customers are still being asked to make billion-dollar decisions by looking in the rearview mirror. In this episode of…
S2E19 Critical Materials, Ukraine, and the New Energy Geopolitics
As the world accelerates toward clean energy, a new form of geopolitics is taking shape... One defined not by oil fields, but by lithium mines, rare earths, and battery supply chains. In this episode…
S2E18 Venezuela and Greenland: Energy Power Grabs of the Past and the Future
In the Season Two premiere of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan step back from technology and markets to examine the geopolitics now shaping the global energy system. From U.S. intervention in…
S1E17 What The FERC is going on?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission shapes how electricity generation and transmission connect to the grid, yet most people rarely think about its impact. In this episode, Claire and Dan unpack…
S1E16 Energy Across the Pond
In this episode, Claire and Dan compare the energy landscapes of Europe and the United States and explore why the two regions have taken such different paths. They discuss how geography, underground…
S1E15 COP 30 Turmoil, Gates' Climate Letter, and the State of Clean Energy
Claire and Dan break down why COP 30 in Brazil is struggling, with low turnout, fading commitments, and growing influence from fossil fuel interests. They explain what this means for global climate…
S1E14 Ducks, Curves, and Batteries
In this episode, Claire and Dan break down one of the most misunderstood challenges in modern energy: the duck curve. They explain why solar-heavy grids create steep late afternoon ramps in demand,…
S1E13 Data Centers, AI, and the Coming Power Crunch
In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan unpack one of the most urgent and fast-evolving issues in the energy world: the explosive growth of data centers and the massive electricity demands…
S1E12 From Idea to Impact: How Climate Tech Startups Scale and Survive
In part two of Energy Matters' series on what works—and what doesn't—in climate tech, Claire and Dan dig into how startups move from promising ideas to scalable, sustainable businesses. They explore…
S1E11 What Makes Climate Tech Startups Thrive — and Why So Many Fail
In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and Dan take a candid look at what separates successful climate tech startups from the ones that never make it past the prototype. Drawing from decades of…
S1E10 Transportation Revolution: Claire Buys a Car
After a recent accident totaled her Prius Prime, Claire is in the market for a new car — but with a 6'5" husband, a narrow Baltimore parking pad, and strong opinions about trillionaire tech CEOs, the…
S1E9 Climate Week 2025: Winners, Losers, and Lost Ground
At Climate Week 2025, the gap between climate tech innovation and U.S. policy has never felt wider. Claire and Dan unpack the week's biggest moments—from the president's incendiary comments to…
S1E8 Nuclear Power: Promise or Peril?
Claire and Dan explore whether nuclear power can truly help solve the climate crisis. They unpack the promise of small modular reactors, the reality of aging plants, and the long-term hope of…
S1E7 Energy: East Coast vs. West Coast
In this episode, Claire and Dan dive into the long-standing East Coast vs. West Coast debate... This time, it's all about energy. From California's pioneering climate policies, solar and EV mandates,…
S1E6 Why Energy Efficiency Matters Now More Than Ever
Energy efficiency has been called the "first fuel" of the clean energy transition—cheap, effective, and proven. So why do Americans still overlook it? In this episode of Energy Matters, Claire and…
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