Volts
by David Roberts
Is this your podcast?David Roberts is an independent podcast creator known for his extensive knowledge and reporting on clean energy and climate issues. With nearly two decades of experience, he engages with a diverse range of guests, including politicians, ana…
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Audience Interest
- clean energy advancements
- fossil fuel alternatives
Podcast Focus
- clean energy discussions
- interviews with experts
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for five years
Platform Reach
- website available
- subscriber-supported model
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 16 chart positions in 16 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Politics#1275K to 30K
- 🇨🇦CA · Politics#1505K to 30K
- 🇬🇧GB · Politics#1575K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Politics#1635K to 30K
- 🇸🇪SE · Politics#1531K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
23K to 95K🎙 Daily cadence·410 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
76K to 315K🇳🇬32%🇺🇸10%🇨🇦10%+13 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
23K to 95K2.8K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 28 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Making sense of the data center backlash
Jul 20, 2026
1h 00m 38s
Spreading the good news about electrification
Jul 15, 2026
1h 03m 05s
Want less sprawl and more urban infill? Try a land value tax!
Jul 10, 2026
1h 09m 56s
Forcing utilities to justify their distribution-system spending
Jul 8, 2026
1h 08m 14s
A key Arizona race will test clean energy's electoral power
Jul 1, 2026
55m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | data centerspublic opposition+4 | Jigar ShahJamie Nolan+1 | GallupDeploy Action+1 | — | data center backlashsocial trust+4 | — | 1h 00m 38s | ||
| 7/15/26 | electrificationenergy policy+3 | Chris Lee | Electric Innovation Initiative | HawaiiAmerica | electrificationenergy budgets+3 | — | 1h 03m 05s | ||
| 7/10/26 | land value taxurban infill+4 | Greg MillerKitty Klitzke | Center for Land economics | SpokanePennsylvania+5 | land value taxproperty taxes+5 | — | 1h 09m 56s | ||
| 7/8/26 | utility distribution spendingregulation+4 | Sydnie LiebPete Wyckoff | Minnesota PUCXcel+1 | — | distribution-system spendingcapital budgets+5 | — | 1h 08m 14s | ||
| 7/1/26 | clean energypolitics+4 | Charlie FisherNing Mosberger-Tang | Arizona utility boardutility commission | Arizona | clean energyArizona+4 | — | 55m 04s | ||
| 6/24/26 | climate changecooling technologies+3 | Ankit Kalanki | RMI | — | coolingclimate challenge+4 | — | 1h 05m 51s | ||
| 6/19/26 | home energy marketbidirectional EV charging+3 | Aseem Kapur | General MotorsGM Energy | — | General Motorshome energy management+3 | — | 55m 55s | ||
| 6/17/26 | climate changeUK politics+3 | Katie White | Climate Change Committee | UKLabour | UK climate planscarbon budget+3 | — | 1h 01m 36s | ||
| 6/10/26 | data centerselectric reliability+4 | Colin McCormickDoug Bryan | North American Electric Reliability Corporation | — | NERCdata centers+5 | — | 1h 13m 39s | ||
| 6/5/26 | fossil fuel crisiselectrification+3 | Tim SahayKate Mackenzie | Polycrisis | — | fossil fuelelectrification+3 | — | 25m 40s | ||
| 6/3/26 | clean energyplug-in DERs+3 | James McGinniss | David Energy | US | plug-in DERsclean energy+4 | — | 1h 13m 47s | ||
| 5/29/26 | clean electricitypolitical influence+4 | Steve McBee | Amped | — | clean electrificationpolitical voice+5 | — | 1h 41m 15s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Biden administrationindustrial policy+4 | Betony Jones | DOE | — | Bidenindustrial policy+5 | — | 1h 08m 02s | ||
| 5/22/26 | residential gas phase-outheat pumps+3 | Kristin George BagdanovPanama Bartholomy | Building Decarbonization Coalition | — | residential gasheat pumps+3 | — | 1h 07m 45s | ||
| 5/20/26 | electricitypower grid+4 | Pier LaFarge | SparkfundXcel Energy | MinnesotaUS | electricitybatteries+5 | — | 1h 45m 39s | ||
| 5/15/26 | US electricity gridhistory+4 | Ben EidelsonAnay Shah | StepchangeTelling the story of the grid | — | electricity gridhistory+4 | — | 33m 30s | ||
| 5/13/26 | industrial heat pumpselectrification+3 | Addison Stark | AtmosZero | — | industrial processesenergy efficiency+3 | — | 1h 04m 26s | ||
| 5/8/26 | distributed energyretail prices+3 | Bruce Nordman | Voltswww.volts.wtf | — | distributed energy resourcesdynamic pricing+3 | — | 1h 30m 12s | ||
| 4/29/26 | renewable energyinvestment+3 | Mike Silvestrini | Energea | — | renewable energyinvestment+3 | — | 1h 05m 23s | ||
| 4/27/26 | climate policyCalifornia politics+3 | Tom Steyer | investor-owned utilitiesVolts | California | Tom SteyerCalifornia governor+3 | — | 54m 51s | ||
| 4/22/26 | electricitysolar deployment+4 | Nicolas FulghumKostantsa Rangelova | Ember | IndiaChina | electricitysolar+5 | — | 1h 07m 18s | ||
| 4/20/26 | clean energy journalismnews landscape+4 | Robinson Meyer | MicrosoftIRA | Iran | clean energyjournalism+4 | — | 20m 14s | ||
| 4/17/26 | climate financeclean energy policy+3 | Beth Bafford | Climate UnitedGreenhouse Gas Reduction Fund | — | climate financeGreenhouse Gas Reduction Fund+5 | — | 59m 34s | ||
| 4/15/26 | data centerselectricity demand+3 | Jigar Shah | tech companies | — | data centerselectricity demand+3 | — | 1h 30m 57s | ||
| 4/10/26 | solar powernanogrids+3 | Lauren Flanagan | Sesame Solar | — | solar PVbatteries+3 | — | 52m 06s |
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
David Roberts is an independent podcast creator known for his extensive knowledge and reporting on clean energy and climate issues. With nearly two decades of experience, he engages with a diverse range of guests, including politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists, to discuss the critical transition away from fossil fuels. "Volts" stands out for its in-depth exploration of clean energy topics, focusing on the latest advancements and challenges in the fight against climate change. The podcast's format combines insightful interviews and discussions, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for listeners. The show attracts an audience of environmentally conscious individuals, policymakers, and industry professionals who seek to understand the intricacies of the clean energy transition. By providing expert insights and fostering meaningful conversations, "Volts" delivers valuable knowledge that empowers listeners to engage in the critical dialogue surrounding sustainable energy solutions.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.8K
- Total plays: 99K
- Total reviews: 617
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 5
Castbox
- Followers: 960
- Plays: 86K
- Reviews: 5
YouTube
- Subscribers: 664
- Views: 13K
- Videos: 142
Podcast App
- Followers: 638
- Reviews: 609
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 553
- Reviews: 3
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Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- clean energy discussions
- interviews with experts
- political analysis
- activism in energy transition
Audience interests
- clean energy advancements
- fossil fuel alternatives
- political climate actions
- sustainability innovations
Platform reach
- website available
- subscriber-supported model
- no platforms detected
- unknown follower count
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for five years
- over 400 episodes
- reliable content schedule
Chart history for Volts
Peaked at #7 in NG, top 10 in 1 of 18 tracked markets, currently #7 in NG.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| IL | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| NG | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| KE | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| TW | — | #89 | #89 | — |
| HK | — | #97 | #97 | — |
| IL | — | #100 | #100 | — |
| Denmark | — | #115 | #115 | — |
| GR | — | #120 | #120 | — |
| United States | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| PT | — | #149 | #149 | — |
| Canada | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| TH | — | #151 | #151 | — |
| Sweden | — | #153 | #153 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #157 | #157 | — |
| CO | — | #159 | #159 | — |
| Australia | — | #163 | #163 | — |
Chart Positions
18 placements across 16 markets.
Chart Positions
18 placements across 16 markets.