Join the staff of the National Renewables Cooperative Organization as they explore the clean energy solutions of today and tomorrow.
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Join the staff of the National Renewables Cooperative Organization as they explore the clean energy solutions of today and tomorrow.
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Recent Episodes
May 4, 2026
Clean Energy Outlook Part 2: Tariffs, FEOC, EIA, Recycling, Geothermal, & Data Centers in Space
Solar is still getting built. Wind is slowing down. And data center demand continues to reshape how projects move forward. In this episode, Mike Keyser and the NRCO team break down the latest Clean Energy Outlook and walk through what recent policy changes, tariffs, and domestic content rules mean for renewable development. The conversation explores why solar growth may begin to level off despite large pipelines, what is driving the slowdown in wind and limited repowering activity, and how developers are adjusting strategies around interconnection and supply chains. The team also digs into emerging technologies and what they could mean for long term grid strategy, from new geothermal breakthroughs to alternative ways of powering compute. The episode closes with a deeper look at data center demand, including the early concept of space-based infrastructure as a response to grid constraints.
March 11, 2026
NRCO Clean Energy Outlook: Batteries, Data Centers, and the Future of the Grid Part I
Battery storage is booming. AI data centers are driving massive new electricity demand. And utilities are trying to plan a grid that can handle both. In this episode, Mike Keyser and the NRCO team break down the latest Clean Energy Outlook and connect the dots across storage markets, generation retirements, and the rapid rise of AI infrastructure. The conversation explores why most battery deployments are concentrated in a handful of markets, what that means for broader grid strategy, and how utilities are thinking about reliability as the resource mix shifts. The team also digs into the surge in data center load and what it could mean for long term grid planning, credit risk, and ratepayers. The episode closes with a preview of the next discussion: where the next wave of data centers might go, including the surprisingly real possibility of computing infrastructure moving into space.
January 21, 2026
NRCO 2026 Predictions
Mike Keyser and the NRCO team share their energy policy, market forecasts, and technology predictions for 2026, focusing on the impact for electric cooperatives and other energy sector stakeholders.
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