Stephen Lacey
Stephen Lacey is the co-founder and executive editor of Latitude Media and the co-host of Open Circuit. He helps shape editorial coverage, live events, and creative partnerships. He’s a veteran journalist, editor, and producer who’s been running news teams and making audio programming about the clean energy transition for nearly two decades.
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Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push
We examine the details of Meta’s 6.6-gigawatt nuclear deal. How much is real and how much is aspirational?
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Who controls power in the AI era?
Our new co-host, Caroline Golin, helps us unpack the fight over capacity, co-located power, and what Google’s developer acquisition signals for the market.
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Katherine’s final episode
In her final episode, Katherine reflects on the superpowers that guided her 40-year career in clean energy.
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The 2025 twists, villains, and breakout stars in energy
Open Circuit recaps a year of uncertainty, bottlenecks, whiplash, and continued momentum.
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Three years on, AI’s vibes come up against grid realities
Bubble concerns, circular deals, and shifting business models raise questions for 20-year grid investments.
Stephen LaceyDec 5, 2025 -
The tension at the heart of the AI-energy nexus
Are there cracks in AI’s scaling story?
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A feast of hot takes: The defining stories of 2025
From “drunk uncles” to "rebellious teenagers," the hosts create a seating chart for the year’s most chaotic energy trends.
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The grid resilience dilemma
Everyone wants a more resilient grid, but there’s little agreement on how to build it.
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Why is Bill Gates stuck on the tired innovation vs. deployment debate?
The billionaire’s latest letter caused a meltdown — but there was one piece missing from the discourse.
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If large loads lower rates, how can data centers do the same?
In some states, big new loads have moderated prices — even as grid hardening and extreme weather costs drive them up elsewhere.
