The podcast episodes explore the expected rise in electricity demand and costs due to hotter weather forecasts, as well as the disproportionate impact on low-income and energy-insecure households.

For example, the Marketplace episode discusses how inflation has driven up electricity costs, and how increased demand for air conditioning is expected to further drive up prices in the coming months.

The The Energy Transition Show episode also looks at how West Virginia's continued reliance on coal has resulted in higher electricity costs for residents, despite the economic benefits of transitioning to renewable energy.

Additionally, the The Energy Transition Show episode suggests that transitioning to renewables and electrifying heating and transportation could save everyone money while reducing emissions.