Volts A fireside chat with Jigar Shah
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Aug 1, 2025 
Jigar Shah, a clean energy entrepreneur and investor, shares his insights on climate policy and economic equity. He argues for a pivotal shift in the climate movement towards addressing everyday cost-of-living issues rather than just focusing on high-tech solutions. Shah emphasizes the importance of integrating energy policy with socioeconomic challenges and advocates for smart finance as a means to scale the energy transition effectively. The discussion also critiques current policies while exploring innovative funding solutions and the role of community engagement in driving real change.
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Tackle Local Policy Barriers
- Fixing local permitting and financing is hard but essential for lowering rooftop solar costs.
- Mobilize activists and funds at local levels for real impact, not just flashy big projects.
Pair Loans with Grant Education
- Use loans instead of grants for appliance and equipment replacement to scale energy upgrades.
- Employ grants for customer education and acquisition, pairing them with loans for equipment financing.
Leverage Green Banks & Utilities
- States should create green banks to leverage private capital with public first-loss pools.
- On-bill financing through utilities offers low-loss, affordable financing for energy upgrades.
