
About this episode
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.volts.wtf
Ben Eidelson and Anay Shah run the Stepchange podcast, which recently put out a magisterial four-hour (!) episode on the history of the US electricity grid. I talk with them about some of the colorful characters and stories involved, the big fights and broad lessons learned, and how the history echoes in today’s political and technological struggles.
Get every episode summarized
Each time Volts publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Volts

Best of August 2026
Volts
Sep 4, 202612:34failed

How to respond to disinformation about clean energy, at scale
Volts
Sep 2, 20261:11:49pending

Could we use Trump's tricks to make good green policy?
Volts
Aug 28, 20261:08:44pending

Making data centers flexible so they can serve the grid rather than stress it ou...
Volts
Aug 26, 202653:24pending