Shift Key with Robinson Meyer Heatmap’s Annual Climate Insiders Survey Is Here
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Jan 14, 2026 This discussion dives into the annual Insiders Survey, revealing insights from climactic leaders. They tackle industrial decarbonization challenges, spotlight promising clean heat companies, and critique misleading hydrogen terminology. The impact of AI on electricity demand raises concerns over decarbonization efforts. Notably, the hosts debate the U.S. EV industry's troubles and China’s dual role in emissions. Predictions suggest global emissions peaking by 2030, while the likelihood of solar radiation management deployment this decade remains grim.
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Permitting Reform Faces Steep Political Odds
- Major bipartisan permitting reform faces partisan hurdles and slim odds in 2026.
- Even modest bills like the SPEED Act encounter opposition from both right and left for different reasons.
Both Parties Will Be Blamed For Power Prices
- Rising electricity prices will be politicized and blamed by both parties within their echo chambers.
- Jesse expects both Democrats and Republicans to be blamed depending on audience and framing.
Permitting Roadblocks Are A Major Setback
- The White House push to block permitting of wind and solar is among the worst setbacks for U.S. decarbonization.
- Department of Interior decisions and shifting White House priorities have actively constrained clean deployments.
