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Energy Empire

Jigar Shah

Booking Overview

An interview-led energy and business show focused on abundant power, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, clean energy, and the economic forces reshaping the sector; external guests typically include energy analysts, senior finance professionals, policy leaders, and infrastructure or technology innovators. Agencies could credibly pitch energy executives, grid and data-center experts, investors, policy practitioners, and published analysts with specific market insight or firsthand operating experience. Booking difficulty is medium: the show welcomes specialized experts, but candidates need substantial sector credibility and a strong perspective on consequential energy issues.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.2k subscribers

Instagram: 68 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

energy.empire.socials@gmail.com

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Host

Jigar Shah - TIME100 honoree, serial entrepreneur, investor, and former U.S. Department of Energy leader who served as Director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior experience in energy, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, data centers, finance, government energy programs, or related technology; strong candidates typically bring specialized expertise, firsthand industry experience, original analysis, or published work.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership in energy, finance, or government, Published books, newsletters, or original research, Specialized analysis of energy markets or infrastructure, Creation or leadership of energy technology and policy initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Thomas - Off-grid Power For AI Data Centers, Gas Generation, Grid Connections, Batteries, Demand Flexibility, And The Outlook For Data-center Power Projects.

Chris Creed - The Early Years Of The Loan Programs Office Under Jigar Shah, Energy Lending, Underwriting, Government Finance, And The Office’s Expanded Lending Authority.

James Gutman - Oil Markets, Refining Margins, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, China’s Oil Imports, Energy Geopolitics, And The Relationship Between National Security And Clean Energy.

Chris Shelton - Grid 2.0, Data-center And Battery Interconnection, Flexible Electricity Demand, Grid Capacity Management, And Open Technical Standards.

Recent Topics

Energy, Electricity, Clean Energy, Grid, Energy Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Energy Empire
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Voltus Just Raised $225 Million to Pay You to Use Less Electricity

October 08, 2026

When a warehouse turns its freezers down for two hours, it looks to the grid like a power plant switching on. Voltus pays thousands of businesses to do exactly that, every day of the year.Voltus, the largest demand-flexibility company in North America, just announced a $225 million Series D led by Al Gore's Generation Investment Management. Today's guest, co-founder and CEO Dana Guernsey, plans to use it to grow from 8.5 gigawatts of flexible capacity to 20 by 2030, a quarter of the Departmen...

Senator Whitehouse on Why Democrats Need a Climate Villain | Energy on the Ballot

October 05, 2026

"Little Red Riding Hood is kind of a dumb story without the wolf."That's how Senator Sheldon Whitehouse thinks Democrats have been telling the climate story. His wolf is the fossil fuel industry, and it shows up on your electric bill.When the Trump administration blocks cheap clean power, the grid falls back on pricier fossil plants and families pay the difference. He calls it a "ginormous money pump."Whitehouse represents Rhode Island and is the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Pub...

NVIDIA on Whether AI Can Fix Its Own Power Problem | Recorded Live at Climate Week NYC

October 02, 2026

AI data centers are straining the grid. NVIDIA and Phaidra say part of the fix is more AI: software that runs the cooling, data centers that ease off when demand peaks, and chips that do more with every watt.This episode was recorded live at The Nest Campus during Climate Week NYC. Jigar and Jamie talk with Josh Parker, head of sustainability at NVIDIA, and Jim Gao, co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA-backed Phaidra.In this episode:An AI agent that predicts heat spikes on CoreWeave's NVIDIA chip...

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Frequently asked questions

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Energy Empire
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How do I get in touch with Energy Empire?

Energy Empire is hosted by Jigar Shah. Its publicly listed email is energy.empire.socials@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Energy Empire?

The publicly listed email for Energy Empire: energy.empire.socials@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Energy Empire have?

Podseeker estimates Energy Empire reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Energy Empire?

Energy Empire typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Senior experience in energy, electricity markets, grid infrastructure, data centers, finance, government energy programs, or related technology; strong candidates typically bring specialized expertise, firsthand industry experience, original analysis, or published work. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in energy, finance, or government; Published books, newsletters, or original research; Specialized analysis of energy markets or infrastructure. Recent guests include Michael Thomas, Chris Creed, and James Gutman.

How hard is it to get booked on Energy Empire?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Energy Empire cover?

Recent episodes cover Energy, Electricity, Clean Energy, Grid, and Energy Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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