POLITICO Energy

More than a year into President Joe Biden’s term, none of the government’s major bank regulators have Senate-confirmed leaders. That’s because some of Biden’s nominees believe that financial regulators should have a major role in fighting climate change — a position rejected by Republican legislators. POLITICO’s Victoria Guida explains.   Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Victoria G...

After months of waiting, the Biden administration finally announced that it will initiate an investigation into solar modules from four Southeast Asian nations. The decision comes after a petition from a small California-based manufacturer argued that Chinese solar companies were avoiding existing tariffs on products from China. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how that decision could impa...

The federal government’s first attempt to require pipeline companies to meet basic cybersecurity standards is floundering. And that tension comes amid heightened concerns about Russian cyberattacks stemming from the war in Ukraine. POLITICO’s Eric Geller explains why the pipeline industry is pushing back against these cyber rules.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the...

After weeks of blowback from Republican lawmakers, industry groups and Senator Joe Manchin, FERC voted unanimously on Thursday to walk back its two controversial gas policies that would have scrutinized new fossil fuel projects. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse explains that decision and what that means for new projects moving forward.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is t...

President Joe Biden hopes that he can push states to spur transformative climate and equity programs nationwide using money from last year’s $550 billion infrastructure package. The problem is that states control most of the cash and may not share his goals of tackling climate change or reversing the effects of institutionalized racism. POLITICO’s Zack Colman reports.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a repo...

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Richard Glick is one of President Joe Biden’s biggest allies when it comes to putting climate change at the forefront of federal energy policy. But that climate focus may cost him his job since he has pushed policies that have angered prominent lawmakers — including many Republicans and, perhaps most crucially, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Jo...

The European Union wants the United States to send more liquefied natural gas to help the continent reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas. But, what more can President Joe Biden offer? POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a...

The Texas power grid’s ability to withstand extreme weather events could hinge on the outcome of the state’s gubernatorial election. That’s because the candidates — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke — have very different views on the reliability of the state’s power system. POLITICO’s Jonathan Custodio breaks down each candidate’s power plans.    Kelsey Tamborrino...

A federal appeals court lifted a district judge’s injunction against President Joe Biden’s social cost of carbon on Wednesday. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains the impact this ruling will have on federal agencies as they try to achieve Biden’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals.    Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Alex Gui...

Amid high energy prices resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Democrats and green groups are ramping up pressure on President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move forward on a package of policies that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the timing of this push and what policies the party is looking to p...

Willie Phillips, the newest FERC commissioner, spoke with POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse about his priorities and the biggest issues facing the commission, including the pressure on the agency related to its controversial policy statement on examining gas infrastructure.    Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Catherine Morehouse is...

After Russia took control of two Ukrainian nuclear power plants, Ukrainian leaders and media started warning the rest of the world that Russia wants to commit nuclear terrorism. But the danger is not as dire as those warnings suggest, creating a messaging dilemma for Ukraine’s allies and nuclear safety authorities. POLITICO Europe’s Louise Guillot explains.    Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter cover...

New England’s power grid operator made a controversial decision last month that will significantly impact the region’s resource mix in the future. That decision has reignited concerns about the system’s lack of transparency and how renewables fit in the power grid’s future. POLITICO’S Catherine Morehouse reports.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITI...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has managed to unite Republicans and Democrats on an energy policy over banning Russian oil imports. But, don’t expect that unity to last. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down each party’s agendas, how long this partnership will persist and how it could impact domestic energy policies in the future.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the ho...

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency restored California's authority to implement its own greenhouse gas emission standards. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén explains how this move could impact automobile makers, blue states and the White House’s clean energy and climate goals.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Alex Guillén...

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian oil, gas and coal imports in an effort to punish Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the ban, how Democratic leaders are reacting and the impact on oil prices.    Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Josh Siegel is...

An hours-long bombing on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant spread fears of a disaster in Ukraine. But the fears of environmental devastation go beyond the Zaporizhzhia reactors. Today, POLITICO Europe’s Antonia Zimmermann breaks down the broader environmental impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy po...

A new bill from a California state senator would eliminate the California agency responsible for enforcing water quality laws in the drought-plagued state. POLITICO’s Colby Bermel explains why the bill was introduced and the reaction from environmental groups.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Colby Bermel is the energy reporte...

A group of bipartisan lawmakers, including Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski, are pushing legislation to block imports of Russian crude oil and petroleum products in an effort to pressure Russia to back off its war in Ukraine. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the legislation’s impact and scope.    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-pro...

Republicans are using the war in Ukraine to blame President Joe Biden’s climate and energy policies for rising oil and gasoline prices. But that rhetoric largely defies reality. POLITICO’s Zack Colman explains.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio...

As Russian troops prepared and attacked Ukraine’s physical territory, multiple reports indicated that Russia has also been attacking Ukrainian institutions in cyberspace as well. The threat of Russian cyberattacks is calling new attention to a crucial weakness in the United States' electricity supply: the natural gas pipelines that keep many of the power plants running. POLITICO’s Catherine Moreho...

Climate change is splitting the world into two groups, with the group most vulnerable to the worst impacts contributing the least to global warming, according to the latest report from the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen explains.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Karl Mathiesen...

On Monday, the justices will take up the biggest climate case in 15 years. West Virginia v. EPA focuses on the scope of the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector. And, President Joe Biden has picked Ketanji Brown Jackson, a D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judge, to succeed retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the case and Jackson’s...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine on Thursday triggered an immediate jump in oil prices. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains how wartime hostilities and the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the European Union could send them soaring even higher.   Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast.  Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nir...

Overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a series of attacks on Ukraine's major cities, including the capital Kiev. The attack seemed to confirm the energy markets' biggest fears, and could have major implications on oil and gas prices all around the world. Today, POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down how President Joe Biden may respond to alleviate the impact in the US.   Josh Siegel is...