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POLITICO Energy

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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00:09:28

DOE’s about-face on power transformers

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/04/05

The Energy Department is dramatically walking back new energy efficiencystandards for distribution transformers – a move that highlights how the Biden administration is trying to balance its climate agenda and concerns from lawmakers, industry groups, and pro-union allies in an election year. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down why DOE is scaling down the rule and how Biden’s climate agenda is walking a tightrope. Plus, the European Union says carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and

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00:15:17

The official behind EPA’s $20 billion climate program...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/04/04

The Environmental Protection Agency announced this morning it will distribute $20 billion to eight groups through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a major climate initiative under the Inflation Reduction Act that aims to spur clean energy in places long overlooked across the country at a time when the U.S. is struggling to meet President Joe Biden’s climate goals. POLITICO’s Zack Colman discusses the details of the announcement and the fund’s overall goals with Jahi Wise, the acting director of

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00:09:19

Biden’s climate ambitions are clashing with his...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/04/03

The Export-Import Bank of the United States is considering pouring billions of dollars into two massive foreign gas projects, which could put the independent federal agency at odds with the Biden administration’s climate agenda and pledge to transition off fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Biden officials are responding and the awkward reality they face with independent federal agencies. Plus, a second federal judge has ruled that the Transportation Department overstepped when it

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00:09:48

Why activists hate Biden’s plan to restart a Michigan...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/04/02

The Biden administration is pushing to revive a shuttered nuclear power plant in Michigan, but environmental justice and anti-nuclear activists are rejecting the president’s pitch. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse and Kelsey Tamborrino break down the tricky politics of restarting the Palisades nuclear plant. Plus, the Biden administration is handing out $4 billion to help spur domestic manufacturing of clean energy components and cut industrial emissions. For more news on energy and the

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00:15:51

Is America’s power grid ready for the tech boom?

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/04/01

Electricity demand in the United States is projected to skyrocket over the next decade, partly because of the rising power needs of data centers and electric vehicles. That poses big challenges for the power grid. Today, host Catherine Morehouse sits down with Rob Gramlich, founder and president of consulting firm Grid Strategies, to discuss whether the grid can handle this surge in power demand — and what happens if it can’t. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power

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00:07:33

Biden’s methane leak crackdown continues

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/29

The Biden administration issued a final rule this week that aims to curbmethane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details, impact and pushback to this rule. Plus, China says an expansive list of U.S. subsidies for clean energy production under the Inflation Reduction Act is a violation of World Trade Organization rules. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter:

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00:09:18

Lawmakers race to close a permitting deal before the...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/28

Congressional lawmakers are once again negotiating a permitting deal, but time is running out before key negotiators depart from Congress or their respective committees at the end of 2024. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the latest in the permitting talks and the challenges that remain. Plus, the Biden administration plans to issue a loan guarantee of up to $1.52 billion to restart a shuttered U.S. nuclear plant for the first time. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to

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00:06:26

Why the Baltimore bridge collapse could wreak havoc...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/27

The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is disrupting coal exports and will likely have a significant impact on the auto sector. POLITICO’s James Bikales and Alex Guillén break down the major energy impacts of the bridge collapse. Plus, the Interior Department approved the seventh commercial-scale offshore wind project under President Joe Biden. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter:

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00:08:22

Oil execs’ 2024 White House dilemma

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/26

Oil and gas executives don’t like President Joe Biden’s regulatory efforts to rein in fossil fuels, but they’re also not eager for a second Trump administration. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre details what industry executives told him at CERAWeek about Biden and Trump heading into the 2024 election. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson has selected Rep. John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, to serve as the next chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. For more news on energy and

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00:18:22

Garret Graves talks permitting, IRA and Republicans’...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/25

Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Rep. Garret Graves (R-La), one of the most influential lawmakers on energy and climate issues in the Republican party. They discuss GOP views on climate, the role of Donald Trump as party leader, Republican attacks on the Inflation Reduction Act, and what Graves would do in permitting negotiations with Democrats. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter:

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00:07:40

FERC's big day on Capitol Hill

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/22

President Joe Biden’s three FERC nominees appear to face a relativelysmooth path through the Senate following their highly anticipated confirmation hearing on Thursday. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the biggest takeaways. Plus, as the confirmation hearing was underway, FERC had an open meeting where it upheld critical components of its landmark transmission rule and launched a probe into controversial pipeline company practices.

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00:09:00

The EPA's tailpipe pollution rule, explained

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/21

The EPA released a major new rule Wednesday designed to ratchet down tailpipe emissions from cars and trucks, one of President Biden’s most ambitious actions to combat climate change. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what's in the rule and the potential political and legal fallout. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told House lawmakers that the Energy Department's study on whether new liquefied natural gas exports are in the national interest will likely drop at the end of the year. Josh

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00:08:46

Why a territorial dispute in Guyana is an energy...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/20

Venezuela is threatening to annex territory in neighboring Guyana, which is posing a geopolitical and energy challenge to the Biden administration as it already navigates other conflicts abroad. POLITICO’s Eric Bazail-Eimil breaks down the American energy stakes of the Guyana-Venezuela conflict. Plus, new data released by the Treasury Department shows surging interest in tax credits created by the Democrats' climate law. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power

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00:09:32

Why no one is happy with Biden’s all-of-the-above...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/19

President Joe Biden has embraced an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy – a concept that politicians have touted for decades that calls for America to have an abundant and diverse energy mix. But the strategy has been criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the pushback to Biden’s energy approach. Plus, the Biden administration urged lawmakers to vote against a series of measures scheduled for consideration on the House floor this week as part of Republicans’

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00:16:49

CERAWeek chief Daniel Yergin on the biggest energy...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/18

CERAWeek, the biggest annual energy conference in the world, kicks off today in Houston. Thousands of global industry leaders are expected to attend and discuss the future of energy and climate. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre chats with Daniel Yergin, conference co-chairman and Pulitzer Prize winning author, about the biggest energy themes, stories and questions heading into this year’s conference. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter:

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00:08:49

Inside Biden’s daunting FERC mission

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/15

President Joe is on a mission to lock in a Democratic majority at theFederal Energy Regulatory Commission -- and the first test comes next week as his three nominees face Senate committee confirmation hearings. It’s an election-year battle with massive stakes for Biden’s energy transition and the energy industry at large. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the upcoming FERC fight and how the clock is ticking. Plus, the first major offshore wind project in the United States has completed

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00:19:25

A progressive senator's warning to Biden: young...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/14

Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), a vocal climate hawk, who is warning that President Joe Biden’s climate record is 'insufficient' to win young voters – highlighting a tension point within the Democratic party about how far he should go in trying to curb the oil and gas industry. They discuss Biden’s pause on new natural gas exports, his climate agenda, permitting efforts, and complicated intra-party dynamics heading into the 2024 elections. For

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00:07:02

Is California’s big offshore wind push in trouble?

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/13

California’s pursuit of offshore wind hasn’t suffered the same setbacksseen in some East Coast states, but potential hiccups are emerging. POLITICO’s Wes Veintecher breaks down the offshore wind snags out West and how it fits into broader concerns within the industry. Plus, the chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission painted an optimistic picture of the industry's future during the agency’s annual conference on Tuesday. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power

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00:09:18

Why nuclear power is having a moment in Washington

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/12

After years of setbacks and little policy progress, there’s newcongressional legislation and rules from the Biden administration looking to reignite the nuclear power industry, which is an area of bipartisan interest. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the recent legislation supporting the nuclear industry. Plus, President Joe Biden signaled a continued focus on climate and environmental issues in his annual budget request to Capitol Hill on Monday. For more news on energy and the

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00:08:13

Why almost every US state, including red ones, have...

POLITICO Energy ·

2024/03/11

A little-known program under the Inflation Reduction Act is bringingclimate planning to almost every state in the country, including in places where Republicans have shown little interest in decarbonization. Adam Aton from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the details of the program. Plus, the United States just experienced the warmest winter on record according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free

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