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The PetroNerds Podcast"Peak Shale" and ChinaRecorded on October 10, 2025 and September 8, 2025
https://youtu.be/fXaYfXJ4-hk
Episode 142 of the PetroNerds podcast is an energy dense mic drop special with Trisha Curtis and Stuart Turley. Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds and host of the PetroNerds podcast, is a guest on Stuart Turley’s Energy News Beat podcast. Stuart is also the CEO of Sandstone Group.
This is a heavy hitting podcast covering “peak shale” and “peak Permian,” OPEC, Russia’s war in Ukraine, China, and rising electricity prices in the US. Before this podcast starts, Trisha takes the time to introduce the episode and...
2025-10-111h 30
The Great Simplification with Nate HagensIs the U.S. Electric Grid Stable? Policy, Renewables, and Who Is Responsible If The Grid Fails with Meredith AngwinFor many people in the modern world, electricity powers everything we do. Yet we take for granted how power flows in the background, seemingly always accessible to us just by flipping a switch. In fact, most of us are completely unaware of what it takes to generate and transmit the power we so deeply rely on, let alone the policy decisions shaping our electrical grids – or how they might affect reliable access to power. How do today’s electrical grids actually work, and do they align with our long-term goals for human and planetary well-being? In this epis...
2025-10-081h 24The Great Simplification with Nate HagensIs the U.S. Electric Grid Stable? Policy, Renewables, and Who Is Responsible If The Grid Fails with Meredith AngwinFor many people in the modern world, electricity powers everything we do. Yet we take for granted how power flows in the background, seemingly always accessible to us just by flipping a switch. In fact, most of us are completely unaware of what it takes to generate and transmit the power we so deeply rely on, let alone the policy decisions shaping our electrical grids – or how they might affect reliable access to power. How do today's electrical grids actually work, and do they align with our long-term goals for human and planetary well-being? In this episode, Na...
2025-10-081h 24
We Are Not SavedShorting the Grid - The Complicated World of Power GenerationShorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid By: Meredith Angwin Published: 2014 496 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? A deep dive into the convoluted nature of the electrical grid with a particular focus on how attempts to make it more effective through competition have failed. Beyond that Angwin describes how the challenge of integrating and encouraging renewables has turned a convoluted problem into an impossible one. What's the author's angle? Angwin is a blogger (her newsletter is titled “Electric Grandma”) who has dedicated her en...
2025-10-0315 min
Tom NelsonMeredith Angwin: Woke electricity in Spain and Texas | Tom Nelson Pod #301As a working chemist, Meredith Angwin headed projects that lowered pollution and increased reliability on the electric grid. Her work included pollution control for nitrogen oxides in gas-fired combustion turbines, and corrosion control in geothermal and nuclear systems.She was one of the first women to be a project manager at the Electric Power Research Institute. She led projects in renewable and nuclear energy.00:00 Introduction to the Guest and Topic02:11 Importance of Grid Reliability05:30 Understanding the Two Grids11:44 Grid Demand and Supply Management16:15 Grid...
2025-05-111h 00
The Future of Nuclear Energy, hosted by Phil ZeringueThe Future of Nuclear Energy: Show Up So Others Can Show Up with Meredith AngwinI recently had the opportunity to sit down with Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid and a leading voice in energy reliability, to discuss her remarkable career in nuclear energy, grid oversight, and grassroots advocacy. In this interview, Meredith shares her journey from pioneering work in pollution control to her tireless efforts to improve grid accountability and promote nuclear energy as a clean, reliable solution. Her practical insights and steadfast commitment to energy security offer a compelling perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing our energy future.If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to
2024-12-1954 min
Sprott RadioWisdom from The Electric GrandmaEnergy Expert Meredith Angwin joins Ed for a masterclass on something we all take for granted – the electricity grid. With common sense and good humor, Meredith explains duck curves, jackrabbit starts and what happens when millions of kettles in England are turned on at the same time. She also explains her key insight: what happens when grids fall prey to the fatal trifecta of “overdependence on renewables, just-in-time natural gas, and imports from neighboring areas.This podcast is provided for information purposes only from sources believed to be reliable. However, Sprott does not warrant its completeness or accu...
2024-06-1826 min
Path to ZeroEpisode 100 Special: The State of the Electric Grid in the Face of Increasing Electrification Demands with Scientist Meredith AngwinIn this special show celebrating the 100th episode of Path to Zero, Tucker invited back one of his most popular guests. Meredith Angwin is a renowned author and expert on energy and the electric grid. We get the latest analysis from Angwin on the current health and future of the electric grid. Her groundbreaking book, Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid shines a light on how vulnerable America’s energy backbone is becoming.
The post 6.01 – Episode 100 Special: The State of the Electric Grid in the Face of Increasing Electrification Demands with Scientist Meredith Angw...
2024-06-0353 min
Vermont ViewpointHour 1: Meredith Angwin - Electric Grid ExpertPat McDonald is joined by Meredith Angwin, a chemist, author and electric grid expert. They discuss the electric grid in the state and the rest of the country.
2024-05-3043 min
PowerGabWTF is an RTO??Amy and Jake discuss RTOs - what are they and are they effective? Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid, joins the conversation.
2024-04-0239 min
Elemental Energy: Simplifying Decarbonization026: Shorting the Grid with Meredith Angwin, How to Support ElectrificationText me your feedback! Join author Meredith Angwin and I as we discuss the movement of electrification and some of the major hurdles we must overcome to increase power production and support elimination of energy poverty. We rely on a grid system that is extremely fragile but one that must carry us into the future that is demanding it to supply more electricity than ever and will only increase. How do we support this increased power need, towing on such a fragile line, pun intended… In this episode we discuss: What is Power Generation 101Exp...
2024-03-2839 min
C.O.B. Tuesday"We Take The Energy And Power Networks We Have For Granted But We Do So At Our Extreme Peril" Featuring Robert BryceFor today’s discussion we were delighted to welcome back our good friend Robert Bryce. Robert is the author of six books (his most recent being "A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations"), host of the Power Hungry podcast, and a former journalist with more than 30 years of experience reporting on the energy sector. He is a frequent contributor to the energy discussion and his Substack is linked here. Robert has just released his latest docuseries focused on power titled "Juice: Power, Politics, and the Grid" (available to watch here). The series officially debuts today, January 31st...
2024-01-311h 05
Nuclear Energy Is The Better PodcastOil & Gas Executive into Nuclear [S2E12]We had a great time with Mr. Douglas Sandridge, an Oil & Gas Executive in the USA. His message came out strongly that everyone needs reliable energy therefore let us diversify the energy mix and not try to over-regulate it.
Listen in the podcast to hear his thought on energy; nuclear energy; hydrogen, as well as climate change issues. He recommends two books for anyone wishing to bring in a great energy renaissance: The Price by David Yergin and Shorting the Grid by Meredith Angwin.
Mr. Douglas Sandridge has supported this podcast by getting me some equipment over christmas! A good...
2024-01-1048 min
Manufacturing TalksGrid expert Meredith Angwin joins us once again to talk about the fragility of our electric supply!Send us a textGuru on all things power generation Meredith Angwin comes back to the show, this time to focus entirely on the big points of her superb book, *Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid.* (https://www.amazon.com/Shorting-Grid-Hidden-Fragility-Electric/dp/1735358002/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1702947902&sr=8-1)Tune in to learn all about the cockamamy regulations and horribly skewed incentives that have our power producers doing all kinds of crazy stuff. Learn why wind and solar absolutely make prices for electricity skyrocket every time (hint: backup for...
2023-12-1945 min
Energy Matters with Commissioner EcholsMeredith Angwin on grid fragility and Mike Bradford on helping the energy burdened.Meredith Angwin previously worked at the respected EPRI, but now focusing on her book, Shortening the Grid. Mike Bradford runs Project Share in GA for the Salvation Army and shares how everyone can get involved with helping the poor with their energy bills during the holiday season and beyond.
2023-12-1253 min
"Age of Miracles"The Case For All the Other Energy SourcesPacky and Julia have spent the first five episodes of Age of Miracles diving into the past and present of nuclear fission—before jumping from the yin to the yang and covering nuclear fusion in the second half of this season, today we wanted to take a step back and talk about all the non-nuclear energy sources out there.We ask this icebreaker question to every guest we bring onto the show: "What does the pie chart of energy sources look like in the US in the year 2050?" From advocating for the widely accused fossil fuels like oi...
2023-12-011h 53
Fire2Fission Podcast039 Meredith Angwin, Author of Shorting the GridMeredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, chats with Mark Hinaman about her journey in learning about the grid, demystifying it for herself, and writing a powerful book about it and some of its shortcomings. They discuss existing issues with electricity markets, the shortfalls of renewables, and the benefits of nuclear energy to the grid.
2023-10-1358 min
El PodcastE44: Dark Days Ahead: The Threats to Our Electric GridMeredith Angwin warns of a looming crisis in U.S. energy reliability, explaining how market design, renewables, and misguided policy could lead to widespread blackouts.👤 Guest BioMeredith Angwin is a physical chemist and energy consultant who spent decades working on utility projects related to nuclear, geothermal, and fossil fuel power plants. Now retired from industry, she is the author of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid, where she critiques the design and operation of modern deregulated energy markets and advocates for prioritizing reliability in grid planning.📌 Topics DiscussedThe...
2023-09-161h 00
Ungovernable MisfitsGrid Harmony with Troy Cross and Bitcoin BassloadTroy Cross and Bitcoin Bassload Treble + Bass = Energy Grid Harmony In this electrifying episode of BitBuyBit, Max and Jon speak with energy market expert and Pleb Miner Mafia Capo, Bitcoin Bassload as well as Philosopher and Bitcoin enthusiast Troy Cross from the Bitcoin Policy Institute. The relationship between Bitcoin mining and the American energy industry is complex, nuanced, wrought with acronyms, oversight, and regulation. The purpose of this conversation is to find where we agree and disagree on the relationship between Bitcoin mining and the energy industry and what we...
2023-09-121h 27
Manufacturing TalksShe's an expert on electric grids, and she says blackouts are on their way!Send us a textMeredith Angwin, author and speaker, joins us for Episode 60 to tell us why she thinks our fragile electric grids are soon going to be failing us.Since she predicted the failure of the Texas grid during the winter storm a couple years ago, you probably ought to be listening to her.Plus she actually wrote the book on the subject: Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid. As she says, "Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve...
2023-09-1249 minVermont ViewpointHour 1: Meredith AngwinPat McDonald welcomes in author and chemist Meredith Angwin to talk about Vermont’s electric grid.
2023-09-0543 min
Nuclear Energy Is The Better PodcastRyan Pickering, Renewable+ Nuclear [S2E6]After listening to what we talked about with Ryan concerning renewables and nuclear, you'd so much want to get the book, "Shorting The Grid" by Meredith Angwin. Beside this we also talked about Africa and the energy decisions: how effective they are and what are the does and don'ts. So, this is the conclusion: what are you waiting for? Have a listen 🎉🎉
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2023-07-171h 11Tom NelsonMeredith Angwin: Shorting the Grid | Tom Nelson Pod #125As a working chemist, Meredith Angwin headed projects that lowered pollution and increased reliability on the electric grid. Her work included pollution control for nitrogen oxides in gas-fired combustion turbines, and corrosion control in geothermal and nuclear systems.
She was one of the first women to be a project manager at the Electric Power Research Institute. She led projects in renewable and nuclear energy.
In the past ten years, she began to study and take part in grid oversight and governance. For four years, she served on the Coordinating Committee for the Consumer Liaison Group...
2023-07-131h 10
The Ezra Klein ShowThis Taught Me a Lot About How Decarbonization Is Really GoingThe Inflation Reduction Act was the largest piece of climate legislation ever passed in the United States, setting aside hundreds of billions of dollars for decarbonizing the economy. But the money was always just a first step. The fate of the act’s goals hinges on whether those investments can build the energy system of the future — everything from transmission lines and wind farms to electric vehicle factories and green hydrogen hubs.It’s now been almost a year since the I.R.A.’s passage. So, how’s it going? Are we on track for a decarboniz...
2023-07-071h 29
The Energy Impacts with David BlackmonThe Energy Question Episode 46: Meredith Angwin, Author of "Shorting the Grid"In Episode 46 of the Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews Meredith Angwin, Author of "Shorting the Grid," about issues impacting the New England, Texas and national power grids. 00:00 - Intro00:56 - Where you can Find Meredith Angwin03:46 - Burning a lot of oil6:27 - lawsuit against New York State saying that by refusing to build pipelines a.)Jones Act11:18 - Offshore Projects20:04 -dichotomy is among the federal regulatory agencies23:34 - Talks about the power generation27:55 - Entire telegraph system of United...
2023-06-1333 min
Getting Better with Jonathan Van NessHow Smart Is AI? (Part Two) with Meredith BroussardWe’re back with the second half of our special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence, featuring returning guest Meredith Broussard. Yesterday, we got the T on ChatGPT, and learned why we can’t trust algorithms to be fair or objective. Today, Jonathan and Meredith get personal about their encounters with algorithms, and consider what an equitable tech industry could look like. Plus, deepfakes, TikTok, the Supreme Court, and Jonathan’s take on M3GAN!
Meredith Broussard is Associate Professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University and Research Director at the...
2023-03-1657 minGetting Better with Jonathan Van NessHow Smart Is AI? (Part One) with Meredith BroussardEvery time you interact with a targeted advertisement, use a drop-down menu, or scroll through TikTok, you’re engaging with an algorithm. And these algorithms are anything but objective. This week, Meredith Broussard returns to the show for a special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence—and how they shape our daily lives.
In part one, we’re learning all about chatbots like ChatGPT, the origins of algorithmic bias, and WTF Francis Galton has to do with all of this. Join us tomorrow for part two, featuring an in-depth discussion about gender and racial...
2023-03-1537 minThe Energy Impacts with David BlackmonThe Energy Question With David Blackmon, Episode 24: Meredith Angwin Author and Energy AnalystIn Episode 24 of The Energy Transition podcast, David Blackmon and Meredith Angwin Author and Energy AnalystFollow Meredith Angwin on LinkedinSponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon LinkedInDB Energy Questions The Crude Truth with Rey TrevinoRey Trevino LinkedInEnergy Transition Weekly ConversationDavid Blackmon LinkedInIrina Slav LinkedInArmando Cavanha LinkedIn ENB Top NewsENB
2023-02-2634 min
How Do We Fix It?Our Electricity Grid is Surprisingly Fragile: Meredith AngwinEvery day Americans take the reliable supply of electricity for granted. Except during severe storms, we rarely, if ever, think that the lights might not turn on in the morning.But in some parts of the country, consumers face the threat of rolling blackouts, and sudden surges in the price of electricity. Nearly two years ago, nearly 300 people died when the Texas power grid partially failed during a winter cold snap. California came close to a grid collapse last summer. And New England might be in big trouble this coming winter. Energy analyst, author, an...
2022-12-0131 min
Beats of the MarketEP 19 - When The Rats Jump ShipEd revisits themes from previous episodes (and books) that include energy security challenges warned of in Meredith Angwin's "Shorting the Grid", comments from Stanely Druckenmiller on interest rates and inflation, and questionable business operations in commodity trading that speak to Javier Blass' "The World For Sale."
The episode goes on to cover developments in US housing markets, European industrial production (stagflation), a fraud warning from the SEC, and expensive diesel futures in the US that could be a harbinger of shortages.
At the end of the episode Ed visits a...
2022-11-0746 minBeats of the MarketEP 19 - When The Rats Jump ShipEd revisits themes from previous episodes (and books) that include energy security challenges warned of in Meredith Angwin's "Shorting the Grid", comments from Stanely Druckenmiller on interest rates and inflation, and questionable business operations in commodity trading that speak to Javier Blass' "The World For Sale."
The episode goes on to cover developments in US housing markets, European industrial production (stagflation), a fraud warning from the SEC, and expensive diesel futures in the US that could be a harbinger of shortages.
At the end of the episode Ed visits an interesting new short idea taken f...
2022-11-0642 min
Thinking Ahead with Carter PhippsMeredith Angwin: Energy, Carbon, and the Growing Fragility of our National GridWhen we think about energy, we often forget one critical element—the grid. Most of us depend every day on our national grid to supply the energy we need for our life and work. And our need for electricity continues to grow and is likely to increase further over the coming years with, among other things, the move to electric vehicles. So how do we build a grid that fits a future in which our need for electricity is growing, and our need for low-carbon sources is as well? Is it possible? What are the challenges? Energy Analyst Meredith An...
2022-09-151h 11
The CGAI Podcast NetworkEnergy Security Cubed: Troublesome Electricity Markets with Reiner KuhrOn this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan discuss current events in energy security, including the Chilean constitutional referendum, the planned Russian oil price cap, and Liz Truss' plan to support households on energy in the UK.
For the interview section of the podcast, Kelly Ogle talks with Reiner Kuhr about electricity market design, and its implications for attempts to decarbonize the grid.
Guest Bio:
- Reiner Kuhr is Energy Technology Economist at Center for Academic Collaboration Initiatives. Find CACI here: https://centeraci.com/
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the...
2022-09-0855 min
The CGAI Podcast NetworkEnergy Security Cubed: Overlapping Electricity Crises with Kathryn PorterOn this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle interviews Kathryn Porter about dramatic shortfalls in electricity supply occurring around the world.
Guest Bio:
- Kathryn Porter is the founder of Watt-Logic. You can find Watt-Logic here: https://watt-logic.com/
Host Bio:
- Kelly Ogle is the CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute
What is Kathryn reading?
- Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid, by Meredith Angwin
https://www.amazon.ca/Shorting-Grid-Hidden-Fragility-Electric/dp/0989119084
Interview recording Date: July 11, 2022.
Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute...
2022-08-0434 min
Power-Up With The Soul-Stirring Full Audiobook Experience!Shorting the Grid by Meredith AngwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/57178to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Shorting the Grid
Author: Meredith Angwin
Narrator: Eric G. Meyer
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 07-15-22
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 41 ratings
Genres: Engineering
Publisher's Summary:
Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problem because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on the vulnerabilities of our grid, and includes suggestions for making...
2022-07-1510h 13
The Political Economy Project PodcastKilling People with a Bad Electrical Grid - Meredith Angwin: Author of Shorting the GridShorting the GridShorting the Grid, The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid is an exposé of the insider-ruled practices of the “deregulated” areas of the United States electric grid. The grid in these areas is managed by a regional transmission organization (RTO). Within these organizations, no group is responsible or accountable for grid reliability. The RTO areas have higher retail electricity prices, no way for ordinary citizens to influence decisions, and a more fragile grid. Using the rules and history of the New England grid as an example, the book shows how RTO areas are moving stead...
2022-07-1138 min
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2022-07-041h 08
C.O.B. Tuesday"Reliability Is Not A Given" Featuring Meredith Angwin, Energy Analyst & AuthorToday we had the pleasure of hosting Meredith Angwin, Energy Analyst and Author of " Campaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy" and most recently " Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid." Meredith is a passionate advocate for abundant, affordable, clean energy and has also been an early advocate for nuclear energy. In her extensive career, she has headed research projects on pollution control for fossil fuels, corrosion control for nuclear plants, and was one of the first female project managers at the Electric Power Research Institute. More recently, she has shifted focus to grid governance, r...
2022-06-081h 00
Energy ImpactMeredith Angwin - Shorting the Grid1. Meredith Angwin's background in chemistry and geology 2. Meredith's early work in energy focused on geothermal energy 3. The importance of a well-balanced energy mix in order to increase grid resiliency 4. Meredith's outlook on the future of the clean energy transition
2022-06-0259 min
Pike & ShotShorting The Grid: Discussing Power Infrastructure with Author Meredith AngwinMeredith Angwin is a chemist, infrastructure advocate, and author of Shorting The Grid: The Hidden Fragility in Our Electrical Grid. Recently, after becoming involved in grid management in her own community in New England, she has been on a quest to raise awareness and promote solutions for the rampant grid confusion and lack of resilience in America’s power systems.
2022-05-2431 min
The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al ScottShorting the Grid with Meredith AngwinIn this episode I am lucky to be able to talk to an expert in the lifeblood of modern civilization, our electrical grid. The grid is the pulse that sustains civilization. It provides us with the energy to run our labour-saving appliances, it provides us with lights, it empowers our computers, it heats our homes, it refrigerates our food. Without it we would be tossed back to 19th century living conditions. It powers all of modern technology and allows us to communicate around the globe. The grid is also a curse. It is an industrial behemoth that emits dangerous p...
2022-05-2153 min
The Value PerspectiveThe Value Perspective with Meredith AngwinThis week we have Meredith Angwin on the podcast. She was a chemist that worked on projects that lowered pollution and increased reliability on the weakening electric grid. She is also a massive advocate for nuclear energy and more recently she's the author of Shorting the Grid: the Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid.
Andrew and Juan sit down with Meredith to discuss the role nuclear has in the modern energy transition discussion and its relation with solar, wind, hydro, and fossil-based energy including some of the myths that surround each fuel type.
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2022-05-0354 min
Insider's Guide to Energy69 - Shorting the Grid with Meredith AngwinThis week Chris is joined by Meredith Angwin, author of the book “shorting the grid”. The two talk about the stability of the US grid, how the northeast was once on the brink of a rolling black-out and why gas power plants play such a crucial role in this. Listen in to find out how tax credits influence the occurrence of negative electricity prices and how grid costs are allocated to the consumers. Link to the book:https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Meredith-Angwin/dp/1735358002/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=shorting+the+grid&qid=1651396265&sprefix=shorting+th%2Caps%2C112...
2022-05-0248 min
Odd LotsThis Is The Case For Investing In Nuclear PowerThe soaring price of electricity, particularly in Europe, is once again causing a search for alternative sources of power. Obviously there's a lot of interest in wind and solar -- the classic renewables. But due to their intermittency, it's difficult to use them to sustain the power grid without some kind of backup. Enter nuclear power? On this episode of Odd Lots, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway speak with Meredith Angwin, the author of Shorting The Grid: The Hidden Fragility Of Our Electric Grid, and a long time energy researcher. She makes the argument that nuclear is safe, clean...
2022-03-1446 min
Always Be Building#96: Shorting the GridThis episode’s guest is Meredith Angwin the author of the book Shorting the Grid. I’m also excited to announce that I am giving away 5 signed copies of her book to people that like and share this episode (on Twitter or LinkedIn) as well as are subscribed to the Talk Energy Podcast YouTube channel. I will be putting the names in a hat and randomly selecting the winners a week from today (3/1/22). This episode we discuss the basics of the US electrical grid. We talk about how government policies are distorting grid investment decisions and causing rampa...
2022-02-231h 09
Rational SecurityThe "Miracle on Massachusetts Avenue" EditionThis week, Alan, Quinta and Scott celebrated the impending New Year by answering some questions and sharing some object lessons submitted by Rational Security listeners. They discussed:If you could only have one paid news subscription, which would it be?How do you think the U.S. will respond if Israeli policies towards Palestinians continue to deteriorate?Why does former President Trump's direction to his former associates not to cooperate with the January 6 committee not constitute witness tampering?Why are Tweets not subject to prepublication review?What are the United States' greatest vulnerabilities?What are the odds of a...
2021-12-291h 08
Nuclear BarbariansRTO No! ft. Meredith AngwinAuthor of Shorting the Grid and Campaigning for Clean Air, Meredith Angwin joins me to talk about electricity wholesale markets, grid resiliency, the beauty of energy, and more! Follow Meredith. Get full access to Nuclear Barbarians at www.nuclearbarbarians.com/subscribe
2021-12-0254 min
Nuclear BarbariansEpisode 7: RTO No ft. Meredith AngwinAuthor of Shorting the Grid and Campaigning for Clean Air, Meredith Angwin joins me to talk about electricity wholesale markets, grid resiliency, the beauty of energy, and more!
Follow Meredith. https://twitter.com/MeredithAngwin
Check out her books: https://www.amazon.com/Shorting-Grid-Hidden-Fragility-Electric/ https://www.amazon.com/Campaigning-Clean-Air-Strategies-Pro-Nuclear/dp/0989119041/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=meredith+angwin&qid=1638423602&sr=8-2
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2021-12-0254 min
Space CommuneEp 017 Debunking the 100% Renewables Myth (feat. Meredith Angwin)We talk to Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid and energy consultant. We chat about ISOs & RTOs, beating the peak, passing the energy buck, fragilizing the grid, the myth of of 100% renewables, baseload energy, energy fiefdoms and more!
As a working chemist, Meredith Angwin headed projects that lowered pollution and increased reliability on the electric grid. Her work included pollution control for nitrogen oxides in gas-fired combustion turbines, and corrosion control in geothermal and nuclear systems.
She was one of the first women to be a project manager at the Electric Power...
2021-11-191h 46
DecoupleTaiwan's Energy Gamble feat. Angelica OungIn this episode, I am joined by Angelica Oung, an energy reporter from Taiwan, to discuss Taiwan's plan to power the island with up to 50% natural gas, 30% goal, 20% renewables, and 0% nuclear. This would mean shutting down its three operable nuclear plants, and flushing the money spent on a fourth fully constructed but never used reactor down the drain.
The plan appears to be a whole-hearted embrace of what Meredith Angwin calls the "fatal trifecta" of energy: over-reliance on renewables, just-in-time natural gas, and energy imports. Taiwan produces no fossil fuels of its own, so must import 100% of i...
2021-09-0651 min
DecoupleThe coming European blackouts and SMR opportunities feat. Kalev KallemetsGermany has once again embarked on a war on two fronts this time attempting to phase out its two main sources of reliable baseload power, Nuclear and Coal. Nevermind the fact that during a climate emergency nuclear, despite being almost zero carbon, is being phased out at breakneck speed while coal will languish on the grid for another 15 years. Germany is not alone. In many countries in the EU baseload electricity generation is on the chopping block.
European energy systems are largely following the illogic of what Meredith Angwin calls the "fatal trifecta:" Over reliance on weather d...
2021-08-191h 03
Redeemer Broadcasting : A Plain AnswerA Plain Answer: Shorting the Grid - The Hidden Fragility of our Electric Grid - Meredith Angwin"When rolling blackouts come to the electric grid, they will be old news to the grid insiders. Only the electricity customers will be surprised. Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problems because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on our vulnerable grid. It also suggests actions that can support the grid that supports all of us." So goes the Amazon write up for this book...
2021-07-1726 min
Energy Matters with Commissioner EcholsJames Marlow (Clean Energy Advisors) and Meredith Angwin ("Campaigning for Clean Air")In this episode, Commissioner Tim Echols and KC Boyce are joined by John Noel and James Marlow to talk solar energy. In the 2nd half, University of Chicago grad Meredith Angwin talks about the fragility of the grid and why Georgia is in a very good place.
2021-06-1553 min
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast#248: Fragile electrical grids, unreliable energy lobby, nuclear FUD, and common sense with Meredith AngwinJoin Marty as he sits down with Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid, to discuss:
- The fragility of grids
- Misconceptions around electric grids
- Energy mix
- What's happening in Texas and California?
- Why nuclear is important
- How data is manipulated to push special interests
- How we can fix our grids
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2021-05-041h 08
GAMcast: A BTC & O&G PodcastFragile electrical grids, unreliable energy lobby, nuclear FUD, and bringing back common sense with Meredith AngwinJoin Marty as he sits down with Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid, to discuss:
- The fragility of grids
- Misconceptions around electric grids
- Energy mix
- What's happening in Texas and California?
- Why nuclear is important
- How data is manipulated to push special interests
- How we can fix our grids
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2021-04-3057 min
ex.haustEpisode 33: Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of the American Electric Grid ft. Meredith AngwinEmmet and John sit down to speak with Meredith Angwin about her new book, Shorting the Grid, on America's fragile electric grid. We talk about how and why the grid became fragile, energy auctions, renewables and fragility, the glories of nuclear energy, and much more!
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Closing song: "Vermont" by Tiny Deserts.
2021-04-071h 07
Counterflow with Buck JohnsonEp. 145b: What Exactly Happened in Texas? with Meredith AngwinI couldn't have found a more appropriate guest to discuss exactly what happened with the electricity grids here in Texas this past week. With me is author Meredith Angwin. Meredith has a new book out called, "Shorting the Grid: The Hidden Fragility of Our Electric Grid" and it details the problems that can lead to exactly what happened in Texas. After you listen to this episode, you will be informed on what happened, why it happened, the ways to fix the issues and you will be able to fend off the copious amounts of misinformation floating around the internet...
2021-02-2547 min
Power Hour with Alex EpsteinOur precarious electric grid with Meredith AngwinOn this week’s Power Hour Alex Epstein interviews Meredith Angwin, author of Shorting the Grid, on the precariousness of today’s electric grid.
They discuss:
- Why the so-called competition of today’s electric grid is a myth.
- The strengths and weaknesses of the old regulated monopoly system.
- Why “deregulation” increased costs and regulation.
- How today’s pseudo-competitive RTO (Regional Transmission Organization) works.
- How today’s RTO system devalues reliability.
- How New England’s inability during a cold snap to provide electricity without using massive amounts of oil...
2021-01-2851 min
Climate Fix PodcastEpisode 9: An Electric Grid in TroublePhil and Colby talk to energy expert Meredith Angwin, about her latest book, Shorting the Grid. The book describes the electric grid as a finely tuned machine, and highlights many bureaucratic and convoluted grid policies that threaten to severely weaken grid reliability. The author explains the situation and her concerns.
Created by: Americans for Nuclear Energy
2020-11-301h 16DecoupleShorting the Grid feat. Meredith AngwinThe Grid has been described as one of the preeminent engineering accomplishments of the 20th century and the world's largest machine. However, when people debate the best strategies to manage a successful energy transition they often limit their analysis to electricity generation. What is neglected is the elephant in the room: the grid. There is an obvious reason. To non-specialists it is complicated. My guest Meredith Angwin is going to help us get a grip on the grid so that we can make informed decisions about the best way to move forward to clean, reliable electricity that can get...
2020-09-191h 05
Step Inside Your Day With A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook.Campaigning for Clean Air by Meredith AngwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/57257to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Campaigning for Clean Air
Author: Meredith Angwin
Narrator: Pamela Almand
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
Release date: 12-14-17
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Engineering
Publisher's Summary:
Pro-nuclear people can make important contributions to the energy debate. This audiobook will help you make your voice heard. Advocates appreciate the importance of nuclear power for clean air and for our planet's future. In this audiobook, award-winning author Meredith Angwin guides you in your advocacy. Campaigning for Clean Air features anecdotes, examples, and insights from many pro-nuclear advocates. This...
2017-12-147h 06
Journey Through The Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Experience!Campaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy by Meredith AngwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/322472to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Campaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy
Author: Meredith Angwin
Narrator: Pamela Almand
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 6 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Pro-nuclear people can make important contributions to the energy debate. Advocates appreciate the importance of nuclear power for clean air and for our planet's future. This book will help you make your voice heard. In this book, award-winning author Meredith Angwin guides you in your advocacy: Support nuclear energy while simply sitting at...
2017-11-287h 06
Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsCampaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy by Meredith AngwinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/322472 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Campaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy Author: Meredith Angwin Narrator: Pamela Almand Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 6 minutes Release date: November 28, 2017 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Pro-nuclear people can make important contributions to the energy debate. Advocates appreciate the importance of nuclear power for clean air and for our planet's future. This book will help you make your voice heard. In this book, award-winning author Meredith Angwin guides you in your advocacy: Support nuclear energy while simply sitting...
2017-11-2803 minDownload Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsCampaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy by Meredith AngwinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/322472to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Campaigning for Clean Air: Strategies for Pro-Nuclear Advocacy
Author: Meredith Angwin
Narrator: Pamela Almand
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 6 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Pro-nuclear people can make important contributions to the energy debate. Advocates appreciate the importance of nuclear power for clean air and for our planet's future. This book will help you make your voice heard. In this book, award-winning author Meredith Angwin guides you in your advocacy: Support nuclear energy while simply sitting at...
2017-11-287h 06