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VoltsSolar+storage is so much farther along than you thinkI chat with Kostantsa Rangelova and Dave Jones, authors of a new Ember report, who find that solar-plus-storage costs have declined so much that it can now provide baseload-level power in sunny cities for less than the cost of new nuclear or even new gas. We discuss why even energy pros are behind the curve on this, how quickly the technology is improving, and why most of the world doesn't see natural gas as a viable option the way the US does. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers...2025-07-161h 05
Stories Sustain UsStories Sustain Us #49 - One Year of Stories Sustain Us: Healing, Hope, and RebellionSummaryStories Sustain Us episode 49 is a special one-year anniversary episode where host Steven Schauer reflects on the powerful themes that emerged across the first 48 episodes. Through selected clips from past guests, Steven weaves together a narrative that reveals how sustainability is more than a goal—it’s a deeply human journey.The episode is organized into three compelling themes:1.From Trauma to Transformation – Personal healing as a foundation for global restoration.2.Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things – Everyday individuals driving environmental and social change.3.Restoration as Rebellion – Acts of sustainability that challenge...2025-07-0155 minStories Sustain UsStories Sustain Us #35 – Clean Flexibility and the Clean Energy TransitionSummaryIn this conversation, Kostantsa Rangelova shares her journey from growing up in Sofia, Bulgaria, through her education in France, to her current role at Ember, a global think tank focused on energy and climate policy. She discusses the impact of her childhood experiences during Bulgaria's transition from communism, her passion for storytelling, and how her career evolved from journalism to energy policy. Kostantsa emphasizes the importance of understanding the geopolitical aspects of energy and the role of think tanks in shaping policy for a sustainable future. She discusses the importance of data-driven energy policy and...2025-03-251h 13