Episode 63: Amy Jaffe

Episode 63: Amy Jaffe

From In-Basin Observations by Upright Digital

May 10, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Amy Jaffe about energy, AI, and power infrastructure in relation to the upcoming DEP Sonoma Executive Series.

In this special episode of the In Basin Observations Podcast, Bill Austin, Blake McLean and Jeff Bellman are joined by Amy Jaffe of NYU for a discussion that serves as a preview of the upcoming DEP Sonoma Executive Series. The conversation focuses on the intersection of energy, AI, and power infrastructure, including rising electricity demand from data centers, natural gas infrastructure constraints, grid bottlenecks, and the growing overlap between the technology sector and traditional energy markets.

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Hosts: Bill Austin, Blake McLean, Jeff Bellman

Guest: Amy Jaffe

Topics covered

  • energy
  • AI
  • power infrastructure
  • electricity demand
  • data centers
  • natural gas
  • grid bottlenecks

Keywords

  • energy
  • AI
  • electricity demand
  • data centers
  • natural gas
  • grid bottlenecks
  • technology sector
  • traditional energy markets

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Organizations: NYU

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