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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.

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9:21

Court upholds ExxonMobil’s multi-million pollution...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/12

A bitterly divided federal appeals court upheld a ruling that Exxon Mobil must pay a record $14.25 million in fines for pollution emitted by one of its Texas oil refineries. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the historic decision, the unusual judicial infighting involved in the case and what this ruling means for oil companies like Exxon moving forward. Plus, lawmakers unveiled three bills on Wednesday to strengthen the U.S. critical mineral supply chain and reduce reliance on adversaries such as

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9:29

This Supreme Court case could dramatically change NEPA

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/11

This week, Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a case that could limit how much federal agencies can consider the climate impacts of new infrastructure projects. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the case and how the eventual ruling could dramatically transform the National Environmental Policy Act. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump is promising that anyone who invests at least $1 billion in the United States will be rewarded with expedited permits and environmental

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8:20

Biden’s power plant rule faces a critical (and last?)...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/10

Last week, federal judges began debating the legality of the Biden administration’s climate rule regulating emissions from power plants. And while the incoming Trump administration is expected to try to repeal the rule, the legal deliberations could still give us clues about future rulemaking processes and litigation affecting energy policy. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the future of the case, what the judges are thinking, and the policy implications. Plus, Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky is

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8:15

Why are Democrats fighting about a popular mine bill?

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/09

Congressional Democrats are fighting over a broadly supported bipartisan bill that aims to start to clean up hundreds of thousands of abandoned mines across the country. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the intraparty fight and what it means for the legislation. Plus, a panel of federal judges on Friday dug into EPA’s decision to base its power plant climate rule on capturing carbon emissions.Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO

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17:39

How the Midwest's grid operator plans to keep the...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/06

The Midcontinent Independent Power Operator, which manages the power grid for 15 states, is grappling with how to meet skyrocketing power demand while keeping consumers’ bills affordable. Today, POLITICO Energy host Catherine Morehouse sits down with the grid operator’s second in command, Chief Operating Officer Clair Moeller, to discuss how MISO is planning to respond to growing grid challenges and what MISO hopes to see from the incoming Trump administration.Catherine Morehouse is an energy

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8:46

Inside the fight to be the next top Dem on House...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/05

Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva announced this week he’d step down from his spot as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee next Congress. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the race to replace Grijalva and how it highlights a broader intraparty fight playing out within the Democratic party right now. Plus, the Energy Department will release the final version of its long-awaited report updating how it analyzes whether new natural gas exports are in the public interest later this

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8:18

Inside Trump’s fast plans to boost the natural gas...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/04

President-elect Donald Trump is aiming to take action on his first day in office to boost the natural gas export industry, but it’s unclear how far he will go. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what Trump is considering, industry reaction and the potential legal obstacles he faces. Plus, Senate Republicans are looking to tackle energy as one of their top priorities in a reconciliation bill within the first 30 days of the Trump administration. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for

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9:31

Why Willie Phillips holds the key to FERC under Trump...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/03

FERC’s policy priorities under President-elect Donald Trump will largely depend on whether current Chair Willie Phillips stays or leaves the commission. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse previews FERC under Trump 2.0 and how Phillips’ decision could impact the agency’s agenda. Plus, the Energy Department’s Loan Programs Office makes another conditional loan commitment ahead of Inauguration Day. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio

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10:11

How China became the world’s unofficial climate leader

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/12/02

This year’s annual United Nations Climate Change Conference unofficially marked a new period in global climate diplomacy. Some countries now see China as the world’s climate leader and winner of the global clean energy race. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News explains how China ascended to this position and what global climate efforts could look like with Beijing at the helm. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio

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10:42

Inside Trump’s Keystone XL pipeline revival plan

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/22

Sources exclusively told POLITICO that President-elect Donald Trump is looking to revive the Keystone XL oil pipeline on his first day back in the White House even though no companies are trying to build it anymore. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why Trump wants to revive the pipeline and whether his plan is feasible. Plus, FERC issued a new version of its sweeping transmission rule, and this year’s global climate talks are sidestepping a previous historic pledge. Ben Lefebvre is an energy

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11:58

Why the clock is ticking for one of Biden’s signature...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/21

The Biden administration is racing to finalize $25 billion in pending loans to businesses that have vowed to build major clean energy projects across the country. It’s an effort that could cement President Joe Biden’s climate legacy months before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Jessie Blaeser break down why a key part of Biden’s climate agenda is on the clock. Plus, Trump is looking to revive the Keystone XL oil pipeline on his first day back in the White

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9:47

Will Biden’s EV charging program survive Trump 2.0?

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/20

President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the federal program that aims to build an electric vehicle charging network across the country. But eliminating that program will be challenging for Republicans and his administration. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down why Trump can’t easily repeal the federal EV charging program. Plus, House Republican leaders laid out their biggest legislative priorities for next year, and poor countries are pushing for way more climate funding at the UN

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10:36

Trump’s full energy starting lineup is in. Here’s...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/19

President-elect Donald Trump has picked the cabinet officials responsible for shaping his second administration's energy policy: Chris Wright at the Department of Energy, Doug Burgum at the Department of Interior, and Lee Zeldin at the Environmental Protection Agency. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel, Ben Lefebvre and Alex Guillén discuss Trump's energy roster and what the nominees mean for his agenda. Plus, the White House has asked Congress for more disaster aid and there's a trillion dollar question

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9:34

Why Doug Burgum has dual energy roles in Trump 2.0

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/18

President-elect Donald Trump selected North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior and the newly created National Energy Council. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Ben Lefebvre break down Burgum’s dual energy roles and what he means for the incoming Trump administration. Plus, Trump named oil industry CEO Chris Wright to lead the Energy Department, installing a vocal critic of government efforts to fight climate change as the head of the agency at the forefront of the Biden

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12:25

How much of Biden’s climate money can Trump touch?

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/15

President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act appropriated hundreds of billions of dollars in spending for climate efforts. But it's unclear how much of the money remains on the table and could be vulnerable to repeal by President-elect Donald Trump and the incoming Republican-controlled Congress. POLITICO’s Jessie Blaeser breaks down how much of the Inflation Reduction Act is in danger. Plus, a new report released by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation says extreme cold weather

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10:17

How Trump could scrap Biden’s historic methane fee

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/14

Oil and gas companies will have to pay a fee for releasing methane into the atmosphere under a new regulation from the Biden administration out this week. But the rule is likely to be clawed back when Donald Trump returns to power and with Republicans likely controlling both chambers of Congress. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the complicated process to repeal Biden’s methane fee. Plus, AI will be used at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant and the United States will likely pledge a new

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9:16

What to know about Trump’s next EPA chief

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/13

President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down Zeldin’s history on energy and climate issues, why his selection was a surprise, and what EPA might do under his leadership. Plus, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality cannot issue binding regulations governing federal agencies’ environmental reviews.Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for

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9:17

The incoming solar clash between Trump and China

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/12

Trina Solar, one of China’s largest solar panel manufacturers, just sold its new Texas factory to Georgia-based battery maker Freyr. Trina said Donald Trump’s presidential victory wasn’t related to the sale, but the company was poised to receive nearly $2 billion in tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. POLITICO’s Benjamin Storrow and Kelsey Tamborrino explain the significance of this move and what may happen with the solar industry under the Trump administration. Plus, President-elect

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6:52

How Trump's election could impact COP29

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/11

President-elect Donald Trump’s White House victory has sent global climate diplomacy into a frenzy just as diplomats and Biden administration officials arrive in Baku for the COP29 negotiations. POLITICO's Zack Colman discusses how Trump will impact the goals of the climate talks. Plus, Former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Neil Chatterjee said last week he gave a road map to the Trump transition team on how to implement job cuts at the agency that regulates the nation’s gas and electric

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18:45

How an Italian influencer is making nuclear power...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/11/08

The combination of rising energy demands and fears about climate change is fueling fresh interest in nuclear energy, and the movement is getting a boost from Big Tech. But the return to nuclear power is not just a U.S. phenomenon. In Italy, a new generation of climate conscious young people is shaking up the debate — spurred in part by an unlikely social media influencer. On POLITICO Energy, climate reporter Federica Di Sario joins POLITICO Tech host Steven Overly to introduce the Atomic

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