Energy Empire
Energy Empire
Welcome to the Age of Energy AbundanceA once-in-a-generation shift is underway in how the world is powered. Across the United States, clean energy now makes up more than 90% of new electricity added to the grid — not because of politics or ideology, but because these technologies simply work better. They’re cheaper to build, faster to deploy, and easier to scale than anything that came before.The technology is ready. Now the race is on to build it…everywhere.Energy Empire is a podcast about the people and ideas driving this transformation. We explore how abundant, affordable energy is reshaping the global economy, creating new industries, and unlocking what may be the greatest wealth-creation opportunity of our generation.Hosted by Jigar Shah — TIME100 honoree, serial entrepreneur, investor, and former U.S. Department of Energy leader — the show pulls back the curtain on the decisions, innovations, and power struggles shaping the future of energy.Whether you’re curious about where the economy is headed, how energy affects your daily life, or who’s really building the future behind the scenes, Energy Empire is your guide to what comes next.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 11min
Who is Jigar Shah?
Phil Radford, longtime environmental and consumer advocate who led Greenpeace U.S. and worked at Consumer Reports, sits down with Jigar Shah’s story at the center. They revisit Jigar’s risk-filled early years: SunEdison’s founding, financing solar with personal credit, startup management struggles, and how those choices shaped global clean energy efforts. Short, candid, and full of memorable anecdotes.
Feb 9, 2026 • 2min
Energy Empire Trailer
Across the United States, clean energy now makes up more than 90% of new electricity added to the grid — not because of politics or ideology, but because these technologies simply work better. They’re cheaper to build, faster to deploy, and easier to scale than anything that came before.The technology is ready. Now the race is on to build it…everywhere.Energy Empire is a podcast about the people and ideas driving this transformation. We explore how abundant, affordable energy is reshaping the global economy, creating new industries, and unlocking what may be the greatest wealth-creation opportunity of our generation.Energy Empire is a weekly podcast about the people, capital, and billion-dollar decisions shaping the future of energy. Learn more at EnergyEmpire.fm
Feb 9, 2026 • 20min
Welcome to Energy Empire
A tour of the real-world race to build clean energy at scale. Conversations about deploying proven technologies, big-dollar projects, and how everyday solutions like rooftop solar and heat pumps move the needle. Stories on rebuilding institutional trust, fundraising for risky deals, and why affordability drives global adoption. A look at the communications and cultural barriers that shape who wins the energy transition.
