Jigar Shah

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.

Stephen Lacey, Executive Editor at Latitude Media and host of Open Circuit, joins Jigar Shah, Co-Managing Partner at Multiplier and former DOE director. They discuss the widening energy rift between the U.S. and Europe, sparked by shifting geopolitical tides. The conversation highlights Europe's urgent push for energy independence amid reliance on external sources and implications from the Inflation Reduction Act. They also explore the competitive solar and battery landscape, stressing the need for collaboration to ensure a sustainable future.

Jigar Shah, clean-energy entrepreneur who led the DOE Loan Programs Office and co-founded SunEdison, discusses federal backing for nascent technologies. He covers how government loans de-risk first-of-a-kind projects. He examines grid reliability, utility incentives, manufacturing and where profitable emissions cuts already exist. He also talks about short-term fixes like batteries and efficiency.

Jigar Shah, a clean‑energy entrepreneur and policy leader who founded SunEdison and Generate Capital, discusses practical paths to lower energy bills. He talks about scalable wins like solar, batteries, heat pumps and weatherization. He explains reshaping grid incentives, fit‑for‑purpose capital markets, and disciplined business models to unlock affordability and speed deployment.

Jigar Shah, Director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office, and Ian Dickinson, CEO of LongPath Technologies, dive into the innovative world of methane monitoring. They discuss how cutting-edge technologies are changing the oil and gas landscape, emphasizing economic incentives and safety improvements. The conversation highlights the critical role of financing in creating momentum for climate solutions. Shah and Dickinson also explore the impact of new regulations and the need for collaboration in tackling methane emissions effectively.