FORESIGHT Media Group
The Jolt: The FORESIGHT series, which keeps you updated on all the essential energy transition stories
Climate and energy impact every part of our society, and the torrent of developments, news stories, analyses, and gossip can become overwhelming and indecipherable. That’s where FORESIGHT Climate & Energy’s The Jolt comes in. Every weekday, The Jolt will cut through the noise and deliver essential updates on the big stories you need to follow. Tune in for bite-sized episodes with a global view and expert analysis. We cannot wait to have you along for the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Making sense of energy crisis aid 10.04.2026 17:16
In today’s episode, Sam looks into the kind of energy crisis measures governments are currently considering, plus Greece switches on a massive solar complex at an old coal mine Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you l...
Industrial flexibility complexities 30.03.2026 16:04
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why requiring all industries to be more flexible to help the power grid is a difficult ask, plus more talks about how to cushion the impact of the unfolding energy price crisis Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as...
The Jolt Rundown - 27th March, 2026 27.03.2026 27:04
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including how The Jolt has evolved over the last two and a half years of energy transition coverage Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you...
E-Home Improvement 23.03.2026 17:35
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how homes can be electrified and whether it can be done for free. Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future ep...
The Jolt Rundown - 20th March, 2026 20.03.2026 26:37
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the ongoing disruption to global energy markets and the potential of balcony solar Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t...
What China’s five-year plan means for its transition 16.03.2026 19:04
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira looks at what China’s next five-year plan means for its emissions reduction and transition to clean energy, plus the International Energy Agency reports on the state of oil markets Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possib...
The Jolt Rundown - 13th March, 2026 13.03.2026 25:58
Kira and FORESIGHT’s editor-in-chief Aoife Foley go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the repercussions of energy disruptions in the Middle East and the European Commission going nuclear Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get...
Oil prices soar as Middle East conflict continues 09.03.2026 5:28
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Kira brings you the top climate and energy stories from around the world, including the impact of conflict in the Middle East on energy markets Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you li...
The Jolt Rundown - 6th March, 2026 06.03.2026 24:18
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the latest international energy market tensions triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what...
Lessons from anniversary of Baltic grid independence 02.03.2026 15:38
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into whether any fears about synchronising the Baltic power grid with Europe’s actually materialised, plus COP31’s globe-trotting agenda is confirmed Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about wh...
The Jolt Rundown - 27th February, 2026 27.02.2026 26:05
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including what recent developments mean for European Union climate policies Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like...
Italy’s bill-buster could harm Europe’s carbon market 23.02.2026 15:03
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why Italy’s plan to reduce household energy bills might do more harm than good, plus the price of Scotland’s reliance on oil and gas is revealed Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about wh...
The Jolt Rundown - 20th February, 2026 20.02.2026 25:21
Sam and Kira go over the biggest talking points from this week, including the United States government’s continued rollback of climate policies Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d...
A new guiding light for the energy transition 16.02.2026 19:03
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks at why the Paris Agreement’s temperature targets might have outlived their usefulness, plus France and the United Kingdom lock horns over interconnectors Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us abou...
The Jolt Rundown - 13th February, 2026 13.02.2026 26:01
Sam and Kira go over the big talking points from this week, including a renewed debate about the role of the European Union’s emissions trading system Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like a...
Why offshore wind needs contracts for difference 09.02.2026 19:28
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why contracts for difference are now the go-to choice for offshore wind development, plus signs of life at Hungary’s controversial new nuclear plant Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with...
The Jolt Rundown - 6th February, 2026 06.02.2026 27:10
Sam and Kira celebrate a special milestone as The Jolt reaches 500 episodes! Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see in future episodes. All feedback is appreciated:...
How to give coal a second chance 02.02.2026 18:13
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why repurposing old coal infrastructure needs better planning, plus Europe’s fossil gas storage levels continue to drop Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what...
The Jolt Rundown - 30th January, 2026 30.01.2026 23:32
Kira and Sam go over the big talking points from this week, including North Sea wind’s big week and Europe’s industrial policy woes Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like...
UK offshore wind’s next big challenge 26.01.2026 18:57
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into how the United Kingdom can follow up on its record-breaking offshore wind auction, plus a slew of new climate court cases in the United States Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us abo...
The Jolt Rundown - 23rd January, 2026 23.01.2026 27:02
Sam and Kira go over the big talking points from this week, including the European Union setting new clean power records and Donald Trump spouting more energy disinformation Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like...
Nigeria’s power delivery problem 19.01.2026 18:51
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam looks into why Nigeria’s energy transition is failing to make progress, plus Türkiye’s renewables sector enjoys a great year Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you do...
The Jolt Rundown - 16th January, 2026 16.01.2026 27:48
Sam and Kira go over the big talking points from this week, including the United Kingdom’s offshore wind results and the European Union’s carbon border tax’s first two weeks of deployment Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about...
The energy transition’s bigger picture 12.01.2026 32:47
In today’s episode of The Jolt, Sam introduces the newest member of the FORESIGHT team, plus Egypt decides to double down on renewables Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d l...
The Jolt Rundown - 9th January, 2026 09.01.2026 23:41
Sam and Kira go over what could be the biggest talking points in the energy transition this year, including fossil fuel policies and offshore wind’s mixed fortunes Download our award-winning app and enjoy access to all exclusive features. Click here to access on Apple or Android. We want The Jolt to be as listener-driven as possible. Get in touch with us about what you like, what you don’t...
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