April 17, 2026

 

This week’s episode covers how the Iran conflict is reshaping global energy strategies, negative power prices in the U.S., and Michigan regulators pushing utilities toward virtual power plants. The hosts also discuss the UK’s plan to boost energy demand during renewable surpluses. Jennifer Hiller of the Wall Street Journal joins to explain why utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion to support AI-driven data center growth—and what it means for ratepayers.

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