POLITICO Energy

The House has sent a spending deal package over to the Senate, which includes a number of tax extenders for multiple energy producers, but leaves others out. Plus, the Senate passed a  defense authorization bill that includes sanctions on companies related to the construction of 2 Russian gas pipelines. And, ahead of Thursday's Democratic presidential debate hosted by POLITICO and PBS, we flesh out the candidates' positions on carbon emissions.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new deal on a budget for the upcoming fiscal year is set to pass, avoiding another December government shutdown. While the deal includes some provisions related to PFAS, it is not as aggressive as some in Congress wanted it to be.  Also, ahead of Thursday's Democratic presidential debate hosted by POLITICO and PBS, we analyze the candidates' positions on oil, gas, and fracking. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negotiators met at the COP 25 summit in Madrid to iron out global policy that was pending since the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015. Now, more than two weeks later, they return home with little to show. Also, all the Democratic presidential candidates talk about their climate policy proposals, but few have talked about the federal commission that could stop many of their efforts. And, ahead of Thursday's presidential debate, we analyze the candidates' positions on nuclear power.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UN climate summit in Madrid was expected to help nations reach a deal on important global climate policies. Instead, it appears to have only sparked old disagreements between parties of the Paris Climate Agreement. Meanwhile, there a "deal in principle" is struck in Congress that would avert another government shutdown. And, a leader at the EPA, faces questions from the House Science Committee.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The EU is considering imposing tariffs on goods from countries that have failed to match its ambitious climate change policies, including the United States. Meanwhile, China puts a road block on the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Spain. And, Dan Brouillette is sworn in at the White House as the new Energy secretary. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After months of negotiations, the House will vote on its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which will not include some key provisions related to PFAS regulations. But House Democrats say this does not mean that the push for these regulations is over. Plus, the EPA’s watchdog ends a probe on Ryan Jackson, the agency’s chief of staff. And, a New York judge clears Exxon Mobil from a lawsuit related to the company’s knowledge of its impact on the climate.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Paris Climate Agreement stands attacks from global leaders, smaller government officials are stepping up in its defense. These groups are now finding global partners while at the COP 25 in Madrid. Plus, Senate Democrats introduce a resolution today to argue for the U.S. to remain in the Paris agreement.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week of unsuccessful negotiations at the COP 25 in Madrid, some of the parties have sent top government officials to try to break deals on many of the Paris Climate Agreement's central points. Plus, a deal on the defense budget bill seems to be coming, but it will not include important environmental regulations. And, House Republicans host a showcase on energy and environment innovation. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement could mean that America will be missing out on taking part of a growing global carbon market.  Meanwhile, thousands of youth across the world are expected to protest to demand more action on climate change. Plus, the EPA's inspector general determined the agency violated two executive orders when it tried to repeal greenhouse gas limits for refurbished truck engines, and House Democrats stop trying to include PFAS regulations in the annual defense bill. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. International Trade Commission is set to review the effects of the tariffs on photovoltaic solar equipment that were implemented in early 2018. Plus, the EPA proposes setting no financial assurance rules for the petroleum and coal products manufacturing sector under the Superfund law. And, the agency's Inspector General will release a report on whether EPA ran afoul of two executive orders in its 2017 proposal repealing glider truck emissions rules.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices