Krista Simicich
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Inside The Episode
Recorded live at the Hub during Intersolar & Energy Storage North America’s 2025 flagship event, this episode of The Energy Capital Podcast features SunCast Media’s Nico Johnson in conversation with host Doug Lewin. Together, they unpack the fast-moving dynamics of the Texas energy market—where economics, innovation, and policy collide.
From the declining costs that are accelerating renewable adoption to the crucial role of battery storage in a deregulated landscape, this 30-minute session dives deep into what’s driving Texas forward. With high price intervals fueling storage growth and policy uncertainties looming large, the conversation offers timely insight into the forces shaping the state’s energy future.
Tune in to hear why Texas remains a focal point for energy evolution—and what it means for the broader grid.
Energy Capital Podcast: Live from IESNA 2025
Featuring: Doug Lewin, Author of The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter and host of The Energy Capital Podcast
The Texas energy market is undergoing rapid transformation, fueled by economic forces—especially the low cost of wind and solar. Battery storage is seeing significant growth, propelled by high price intervals in the market. As energy demand rises and policy remains in flux, these factors are set to play a pivotal role in shaping the state’s energy future.
Topics include:
- Economic dispatch and declining costs as key drivers for Texas’ renewable growth
- Battery storage thrives on high-priced intervals in the deregulated Texas market
- Policy uncertainties and load growth are shaping the future energy landscape
Share Your Insights into the Texas Energy Market
Doug Lewin didn’t just host this conversation—he was also a keynote speaker at IESNA’s 2024 Texas conference and 2025 flagship event.
Although IESNA Texas’s Call for Abstracts is now closed, stay tuned as additional speaking opportunities may arise.
About The Hub
Located in the IESNA 2025 exhibit hall, the Hub stage is an educational space that included included insightful interviews with top product and solution providers as well as educational presentations describing real-world applications and takeaways. Learn more here.
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