Stephen Lacey
Stephen Lacey

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.

Stephen Lacey is a contributing writer to Latitude Media.
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Grid edge
The top stories of 2024 so far: AI, grid constraints, geothermal, and more

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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Avoiding mistakes from the first generation of smart meters

As utilities prepare to replace their smart meters, are they investing in the right technology?

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Investor Andrew Beebe talks AI-fueled geothermal and ‘the edge of the possible’

Beebe thinks AI will unlock more clean, firm power — while also sparking a new era of generative science.

A macro view on the state of climate tech

We have the solutions to slash 90% of emissions. Which tech is ready to scale, and which tech is behind schedule?

The Carbon Copy
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AI
AI's main constraint: Energy, not chips

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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Energy is now the ‘primary bottleneck’ for AI

A year ago, there was a scramble for chips. Now, it’s for energy.

The Carbon Copy
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AI
Can you beat these venture capitalists at our news quiz?

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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AI
An influx of EVs. Surging peaks. Can AI help?

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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The rise of heat batteries

Could intermittent renewables, bricks, and heating coils be the solution to industrial decarbonization?

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AI
Inside Apple’s failed car program

After a decade of trying to build an autonomous car, Apple finally killed Project Titan. What happened?

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The Latitude: Could government rules mess with green hydrogen's growth?

The industry in the U.S. is split over whether new requirements will prevent projects from penciling out.

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AI
Data is the achilles heel for AI in the power system

Utilities are awash in data. How can they unlock it faster?

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New demand is straining the grid. Here’s how to tackle it.

As utilities scramble to meet new demand, a former Microsoft VP is exploring creative ways to unlock new grid capacity.

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Are batteries the new oil?

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.