The Conservative Energy Podcast

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In this episode we sit down with Bill Smith, Chairman & CEO of Firepoint Energy, to explore how the company is turning overlooked resources into groundbreaking …

We invite Rachel Levine, Senior Transmission Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center, to unpack the promise and challenges of building a national macrogrid. She explains what a macrogrid is and how it …

In this episode of Tales from the Field, we head to Wisconsin with Kaden Crapp, Field Manager of the Wisconsin Land & Liberty Coalition®. Kaden shares stories from the ground, highlighting the local …

In this episode, we unpack the newly signed Big Beautiful Bill, exploring how its final version differs from the original, and what it means for U.S. energy policy. The hosts discuss the impact of FE…

Jeff Kupfer, President of ConservAmerica, joins us to explore the future of hydrogen following major federal policy changes. He explains what hydrogen is, how it’s used—from fertilizer production and…

In this episode, we dive into the rising potential of hydrogen energy — what it is, how it works, and why it's gaining traction as a clean, flexible fuel source for the future. From powering heavy in…

This episode dives into “Big Beautiful Bill” and the reconciliation package now before the Senate. We discuss the steep cuts to Inflation Reduction Act funding and concerns over government picking wi…

In this episode, the hosts explore the growing role of biofuels in today’s energy landscape. They discuss how this relatively new technology works, its potential to support energy independence, and t…

This episode, we’re joined by Denise Bode, Director of the Coalition at emPower Rural America, to explore the critical intersection of energy and agriculture.

Denise shares insights into why reliable,…

Offshore wind is a reliable, cost-effective energy source that complements solar and supports grid stability. In this episode, Karly Lohan of the Southeastern Wind Coalition discusses the sector's po…

In this episode we invite Jim Gregory, the new Executive Director of Conservative Energy Network – Pennsylvania (CEN-PA), to discuss the state’s energy future. From key priorities to the challenges a…

In this episode of "Tales from the Field", we sit down with Brenden Miller, Deputy Director of the Land & Liberty Coalition®, as he shares some of his most memorable experiences—both the toughest and…

With a new year comes new leadership and major shifts in energy policy. In this episode, our hosts unpack the recent executive orders and the national energy emergency, breaking down what these chang…

In this episode of the "Tales from the Field" series, we interview Nick Bundren, Senior Field Manager for the Ohio Land & Liberty Coalition®. He shares valuable insights from his grassroots efforts a…

In this episode of the Conservative Energy Podcast, we explore the potential impacts of a second Trump administration on America's energy policy. From shaping the future of clean energy to navigating…

In this episode, Robin Allen, Senior Fellow with the Niskanen Center Climate department, unpacks the complexities of electricity transmission. The conversation delves into the roles of key stakeholde…

This week, the hosts dive into the world of nuclear energy, exploring common stereotypes alongside the current state and implementation of nuclear power across the country. They also discuss how fore…