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Stephen Lacey
Stephen Lacey is the co-founder and executive editor of Latitude Media. He’s a veteran journalist, editor and producer who’s been making audio programming about climate change for a decade and a half. He is also the host of The Carbon Copy, a show that explains the changing planet through the lens of current events.
Stephen is a former editor at Renewable Energy World, Climate Progress and Greentech Media. He has helped launch more than a dozen podcasts about the intersection of climate, technology, business and politics. He is the former host of The Energy Gang and The Interchange.
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On our last episode of The Carbon Copy, we bring back old friends to discuss some leading storylines in clean energy deployment.
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As utilities prepare to replace their smart meters, are they investing in the right technology?
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Beebe thinks AI will unlock more clean, firm power — while also sparking a new era of generative science.
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We have the solutions to slash 90% of emissions. Which tech is ready to scale, and which tech is behind schedule?
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As hyperscalers scramble to build new data centers, experts agree that energy is a major bottleneck — but the technologies exist to serve new loads cleanly.
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A year ago, there was a scramble for chips. Now, it’s for energy.
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Elon Musk doesn’t want to sell cars anymore.
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VCs from Energy Impact Partners and Prelude Ventures go head-to-head in a climate tech news quiz. Where do you stack up?
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The grid may never get an AI superbrain, but a wave of automation is here. Here’s how it can meet new grid challenges.
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Could intermittent renewables, bricks, and heating coils be the solution to industrial decarbonization?
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After a decade of trying to build an autonomous car, Apple finally killed Project Titan. What happened?
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The industry in the U.S. is split over whether new requirements will prevent projects from penciling out.
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Utilities are awash in data. How can they unlock it faster?
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As utilities scramble to meet new demand, a former Microsoft VP is exploring creative ways to unlock new grid capacity.
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As countries race to control battery storage supply chains, many worry about replicating the geopolitical risks of oil. But there are differences from fossil fuels.