Stephen Lacey
Stephen Lacey is the co-founder and executive editor of Latitude Media and the co-host of Open Circuit. He helps shape editorial coverage, live events, and creative partnerships. He’s a veteran journalist, editor, and producer who’s been running news teams and making audio programming about the clean energy transition for nearly two decades.
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Are investors losing faith in the AI infrastructure frenzy?
A dive into the market reality check, space-based data centers, and solar tailwinds.
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Is this geothermal’s breakout moment?
A wave of investment, big-tech demand, and a looming IPO put geothermal to the test.
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From PJM reform to VPPs: The politics of making electricity cheaper
Affordability has become the dominant story in energy. We explore two wildly different approaches to lowering bills.
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A five-alarm fire for the grid?
Why grid reliability, affordability, and national security are colliding. What breaks first?
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Inside Meta’s massive nuclear push
We examine the details of Meta’s 6.6-gigawatt nuclear deal. How much is real and how much is aspirational?
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Who controls power in the AI era?
Our new co-host, Caroline Golin, helps us unpack the fight over capacity, co-located power, and what Google’s developer acquisition signals for the market.
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Katherine’s final episode
In her final episode, Katherine reflects on the superpowers that guided her 40-year career in clean energy.
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The 2025 twists, villains, and breakout stars in energy
Open Circuit recaps a year of uncertainty, bottlenecks, whiplash, and continued momentum.
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Three years on, AI’s vibes come up against grid realities
Bubble concerns, circular deals, and shifting business models raise questions for 20-year grid investments.
Stephen LaceyDec 5, 2025 -
The tension at the heart of the AI-energy nexus
Are there cracks in AI’s scaling story?
