POLITICO Energy

Energy editor Matt Daily explains how the oil prices are showing their own symptoms of the coronavirus. Plus, company giants present a road map for a carbon dividend program. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast p...

The company said it will get to net-zero emissions by 2050, but Pro’s Zack Colman is suspicious by the lack of details in their plan. Plus, house Republicans unveil four climate pledges. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politi...

We check in with POLITICO’s cannabis reporter Natalie Fertig to see the environmental impact of the cannabis industry, and how the federal ban of the substance is making it worse. Plus, a House chairman is expected to be granted subpoena powers this morning. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the s...

POLITICO’s budget reporter Caitlin Emma walks us through the future of the administration’s 2021 budget proposal, and Energy deputy editor Nick Juliano analyzes what’s in the proposal for the future of waste disposal at Nevada's Yucca Mountain. Plus, Democrats want to make the plastic industry pay for their pollution. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive...

Adam Federman has details of a whistleblower complaint that says the agency is allowing companies to explore lithium sites without proper environmental oversight. Plus, the White House presents its budget proposal for fiscal year 2021. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Polit...

The Interior Department announces it will open the now-unprotected portions of land to drilling, mining and grazing, but Pro's Ben Lefbvre says it's not a done deal, as courts could halt this decision. Plus, two freshman lawmakers introduce a new, environmental-friendly infrastructure bill. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio...

The Trump administration is mulling sanctions on a Russian oil company for helping support Maduro’s regime. Pro’s Ben Lefebvre takes a break from his doctor’s appointment to discuss the company’s role in Venezuela. Plus, a group of utility companies is taking action to reduce methane emissions. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's a...

Although the former Energy Secretary appears to have been central to the Ukraine scandal, Pro’s Ben Lefebvre and Anthony Adragna report that Perry seems to have avoided the spotlights throughout the impeachment process. Plus, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is ready to leave the impeachment trial behind, and focus on a new energy bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between Monday’s Iowa caucuses and the possible end to the impeachment trial tomorrow, you may have forgotten that today, President Trump will be delivering the State of Union. Plus, Pro’s Eric Wolff explains why biofuel producers and oil refineries have their eyes on an upcoming court ruling from DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a Game of Thrones star singing “Let It Go” to an high-speed car heist, major car companies vaulted their electric car models into the prime commercial spots for Super Bowl Sunday. Plus, FERC takes action on landowner disputes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of the Green New Deal, Senator Bernie Sanders has a plan to nationalize power production, which would help the U.S. transition to 100% renewable energies by 2030. Plus, FERC’s opinion on an eminent domain issue could help a pipeline company before the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FERC will meet this morning to vote on whether Penn East can take over a portion of New Jersey’s land to complete a pipeline. Plus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi introduces the Democrats’ infrastructure plan, which focuses on water treatment and renewable energies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a busy week for House Democrats: after unveiling an aggressive climate bill, they’re expected to present an ambitious infrastructure framework. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost two months after Rick Perry left the Department of Energy, the agency will start releasing documents related to his role in Ukraine diplomacy. Plus, the chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis calls on a tech giant to act against misinformation on climate change. And, the EPA finally gets a new inspector general. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more a...

Trump’s EPA exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standards have been affecting corn producers across the country, and on Friday, a federal court ruled the administration could not issue new exemptions, but only extend current ones. Plus, Rep. Jared Huffman says Democrats are united at fighting climate change, but they’re still far from consensus on the best way to do so. And, an explosive recording...

EPA's administrator Andrew Wheeler announces the agency's new rule defining the reach of the Clean Water Act. The new rule, which replaces the Obama administration's 2015 definition, narrows the scope of the bodies of water that get federal protections. Plus, Bernard McNamee, one of the 3 FERC commissioners announces he won't be looking for a second term, threatening the agency's ability to vote o...

As part of the strategy to take back the House in November, GOP lawmakers are working on what they're calling a conservative environmental plan. However, the early details of the plan are being widely criticized as insufficient. Plus, the EPA announces today a new rule defining what wetlands and streams fall under federal regulations. And, the Interior Department approves construction for the Keys...

A water study by the Environmental Working Group finds contamination from PFAS chemicals in more than 40 communities nationwide, including many major cities. Based on the findings, the group says PFAS chemicals are likely found in all major water supplies across the country. Plus, President Trump’s pledges to plant one trillion trees across the world to help combat climate change. And, the Senate...

As world leaders meet at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to discuss climate change, President Donald Trump will be speaking of his recent achievements striking trade deals with China and the revamped USMCA. Also, Pro’s Alex Guillen has details about a battle at the federal court level where young environmentalists sought to force the executive branch to act on climate change. Find more on...

Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg have pledged millions of dollars to fight climate change, but you couldn’t tell by looking at the top choices for the Democratic nomination. Plus, Lev Parnas, an associate of Rudy Giuliani, says former Energy Secretary Rick Perry knew what to ask of the Ukrainian president during his inauguration in the scandal that led to the impeachment of President Donald Trump....

Maryland and Delaware are taking the EPA to court over the agency's lack of action against upwind states over air pollution. Plus, two national agencies report the 2010s were the hottest decade on record. And, some largely fossil fuel power producers are supporting FERC's decision to set a price floor at the nation's largest capacity market, as they argue the decision won't hobble the growth of re...

The Trump administration is preparing to finalize a rewrite of the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule, and it is expected to considerably limit which bodies of water are under federal protections. Plus, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is vowing to take action on climate change. And, a bill to phase out HFCs is finding some foes in Congress. Find more on the show at politico.c...

Hydrofluorocarbons are gases that played an essential role in helping recover the ozone layer, but are thousands of times worse than carbon dioxide for global warming. Today, the House will discuss a bill that aims at phasing them out of the U.S. Meanwhile, the Senate studies the new USMCA trade deal. And, a new set of energy efficiency rules are published in the Federal Register.  Find more on th...

After the killing of Iranian General Qasseem Soleimani and the bombing of two Iraqi military bases that hosted Western forces, oil prices took a plunge and reached a 6-month low. Plus, the new trade agreement between North American countries is reviewed by 6 Senate committees, including the Environment and Public Works panel. And, California's governor Gavin Newsom presents a new state budget that...

Multiple environmental groups gather today in Washington to announce a new pressure strategy to get big financial companies to move away the from fossil fuel industry. Also, the president announces big changes to NEPA. And, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg announces a $1 trillion infrastructure plan with an eye toward tackling clean drinking water and lead contamination. Learn more...