Jigar Shah

So what would you call it? Demand flexibility? demand response?

In the USA, batteries are getting rid of volatility. Thermal batteries need low electricity prices and high thermal prices. That exists in Europe but not in the USA.

VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS Virtual power plants, generally considered a connected aggregation of distributed energy resource (DER) technologies, offer deeper integration of renewables and demand flexibility, which in turn offer...

The Department of Energy answers your question. This was just added by Trump/Wright on Friday.

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There’s over 160,000 Powerwalls installed in Puerto Rico now.

145,379 homes have storage (as of June 30th). Official number from Luma is 2.5 GWh distributed storage installed. Assuming 13.5 kWh average, that’s actually 925 MW of dist storage potential

This is called a Virtual Power Plant!

The peak demand for the entire island averages less than 1,700 MWs. This means that these batteries can back up a substantial portion of the grid.

There’s over 160,000 Powerwalls installed in Puerto Rico now.

145,379 homes have storage (as of June 30th). Official number from Luma is 2.5 GWh distributed storage installed. Assuming 13.5 kWh average, that’s actually 925 MW of dist storage potential

This is called a Virtual Power Plant!

From backup to backbone: Why utility-led DERs must drive MISO’s resource adequacy plans Jigar Shah says MISO states can use distributed energy resources to meet key goals: cost stabilization, faster time to power, community development and a reliable, resilient grid.

As climate challenges worsen, solutions get better. Deploy, deploy, deploy.

“As DERs move from mere backup resources to the backbone of the power system, they provide an energy-dense, resilient and cost-stabilizing solution” @jigarshahdc.bsky.social ‬⁩

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Opinion | America’s Infrastructure Will Soon Be Obsolete It’s not just the older infrastructure that’s in need of repair and replacement. It’s also the new systems the 21st century demands.

“The United States is sleepwalking into an infrastructure crisis — one that will quietly degrade our quality of life and kneecap our ability to compete in the global economy,” write Jigar Shah and Raj Pannu.

How to Fight Against Trump’s Attack on Clean Energy Jigar Shah joins Zero to talk about climate innovation, US-China competition and whether the US will ever meet its climate goals.

The clean energy industry needs to build its political power so it can defend itself when targeted, says former Biden official Jigar Shah.

A fireside chat with Jigar Shah A diagnosis of the "sheer laziness" holding back the clean-energy movement.

Today on Volts: a couple months ago I recorded a conversation with @jigarshahdc.bsky.social, live in front of a downtown Seattle audience, about WA climate policy & the climate movement's need to stop being lazy & start doing the hard work.

Trump didn’t “call for” the head of the BLS to be fired. He *actually fired her. Let’s get it right, people.

We agree with @jigarshahdc.bsky.social completely 😎

My prediction is that in that scenario, he blames the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which puts out employment data. Calls them corrupt, run by Democrats, out to get him. Fires people there, insists their numbers cannot be trusted, White House puts out its own fictitious data to make Trump look good

As electricity systems face rising strain, aging grids, load growth and policy uncertainty, local governments must play a greater role in shaping the future of energy.

Hear insights from leaders across city government, energy policy, and sustainability.

How about this, @jessedjenkins.com , @jigarshahdc.bsky.social ?

The Inflation Induction Act: How the US Lost The Race for Clean Energy | Ep 219: Ethan Zindler Podcast Episode · Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change · 07/30/2025 · 1h 9m

“Yeah. No, Michael, I don't know that I could sort of put together a more concerted strategy for raising energy costs and the combination of things that have been done to the first six months of this administration. There's, so first of all, to your point, you're absolutely right.”

The Inflation Induction Act: How the US Lost The Race for Clean Energy | Ep 219: Ethan Zindler Podcast Episode · Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change · 07/30/2025 · 1h 9m

“Yeah. No, Michael, I don't know that I could sort of put together a more concerted strategy for raising energy costs and the combination of things that have been done to the first six months of this administration. There's, so first of all, to your point, you're absolutely right.”

“When Saudi Arabia flooded the oil market in 2014 to crush U.S. fracking, American drillers responded like it was a hurricane. They cut costs, consolidated and coordinated — from city halls to Congress. They didn’t just survive. They adapted and came back stronger.
Now it’s renewable energy’s turn.”

Former Biden energy official Jigar Shah urges Canada to fearlessly seek out U.S. cleantech capital Former Loans Program Office director oversaw approximately $400-billion in lending authority through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act

I spoke with Jigar Shah, a household name in U.S. clean-energy and clean-tech circles, about if/how Canada could capitalize on the U.S. retreat from climate-related investment. He had some strong thoughts about the need to be more fearless than we usually are. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

"...when renewables are treated as infrastructure, not ideology, practical policy follows."

Trump is trying to kill renewable energy. Here’s how to fight back The real fight isn’t in Washington anymore. It’s in statehouses, utility commissions, local permitting battles and public opinion.

This industry is filled with builders—of projects, companies, careers and futures. Now we must build political power too. That means starting small, scaling fast and staying with it for the long haul.

Let’s bring our skills to organizing and show what happens when clean energy fights back.

For everything that keeps our economy moving while promoting clean air and water!

Australian EV sales surge to record 10.3 pct share, as Tesla, BYD and Geely dominate Australian EV sales surge to new highs, hitting record market share of 10.3 per cent in June on the back of increasing competition and EOFY incentives.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia are at a record 10.3% market share in June. The overall trend shows a doubling of EV sales since 2020.

Plug-in Hybrids are the EV of choice as Australians opt to avoid range anxiety and public charging.

Trump is trying to kill renewable energy. Here’s how to fight back The real fight isn’t in Washington anymore. It’s in statehouses, utility commissions, local permitting battles and public opinion.

"Despite clear wins in cost, innovation and job creation, renewables remain politically underpowered," argue @jigarshahdc.bsky.social and Arnab Pal: trellis.net/article/trum... 🔌💡

Australian EV sales surge to record 10.3 pct share, as Tesla, BYD and Geely dominate Australian EV sales surge to new highs, hitting record market share of 10.3 per cent in June on the back of increasing competition and EOFY incentives.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia are at a record 10.3% market share in June. The overall trend shows a doubling of EV sales since 2020.

Plug-in Hybrids are the EV of choice as Australians opt to avoid range anxiety and public charging.

Virtual Power Plants (VPP) Explained: Australia's Ultimate Guide 2025 Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Australia are reshaping how energy is generated, stored, and shared. But what is a virtual power plant, how does it

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in Australia are reshaping how energy is generated, stored, and shared. They have the resources already deployed to shift 20% of their peak power to dramatically reduce wholesale power costs, but not enough folks are registered into a VPP yet.

From ground to growth: Australia's strategic stake in the world's critical minerals supply As the world's demand for critical minerals surges, the Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub is helping unlock the full potential of Australia's mineral wealth. ASAESJA YOUNG writ...

Australia has substantial reserves of minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths, and is a top producer of several key elements including lithium, rare earths, and zircon.

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Earths Energy identifies Paralana, Australia as primary geothermal development target A techno-economic feasibility study commissioned by Earths Energy identifies the Paralana geothermal site in South Australia as a target for EGS development.

"Paralana stands alongside these leading efforts, and our collaboration with GLJ will showcase this further. Earths Energy is dedicated to rapidly advancing Paralana as a world-class EGS project, backed by GLJ’s expertise and our skilled team.”

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Trump is trying to kill renewable energy. Here’s how to fight back The real fight isn’t in Washington anymore. It’s in statehouses, utility commissions, local permitting battles and public opinion.

This industry is filled with builders—of projects, companies, careers and futures. Now we must build political power too. That means starting small, scaling fast and staying with it for the long haul.

Let’s bring our skills to organizing and show what happens when clean energy fights back.

Yes but they still need a permit from Interior…