Direct Current - An Energy.gov Podcast

U.S. Department of Energy•www.energy.gov

Direct Current is a podcast about energy -- the kind that lights our homes, powers our lives and shapes our world. From the U.S. Department of Energy's digital team in Washington, D.C., Direct Current brings you fresh, insightful stories of how we generate and use electricity, what that means for the planet, and the cutting-edge science that's driving a global energy revolution.

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Episode 2: The Clean Energy Geek Squad

We call a "help desk" that provides clean energy policy assistance to governments worldwide, talk to Nicky Phear, who cycles across Montana teaching students about climate change, and propose a few new units of energy -- starting with a burrito.

Jun 25, 2016•25 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Tackling the Hidden Costs of Rooftop Solar

We investigate the sneaky "soft costs" driving up the price of rooftop solar, delve into the archives for a look at the turbulent times around the Energy Department's creation, and contemplate some alternatives to the name "Direct Current."

May 03, 2016•25 min•Ep. 1

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