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Each week, hosts Nirmal Mulaikal and Josh Siegel break down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews with key power players, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.
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Oct 22, 2019 • 7min
A new tack on assigning climate change culpability
A modern field of research could reshape the way blame for climate change is distributed, And how culprits are penalized. Pro's Zack Colman explains attribution science, and how it can reshape the fight over climate change policy. Plus, POLITICO's Gavin Bade had a first seat in Kentucky, as a coal magnate presses FERC on grid resilience.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 21, 2019 • 5min
FERC hosts an unusual summit in Kentucky
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is looking to push forward several spending bills this week, including some that would set funding levels for the Energy department and the E.P.A. Pro's Gavin Bade is in Kentucky covering an unusual summit on energy. Plus, a look into tensions between FERC's board members.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 18, 2019 • 6min
Rick Perry will step down
Secretary Rick Perry, one of the longest-serving members of Trump's cabinet, has announced he will leave the administration by the end of the year. The announcement comes a day before a deadline from House Democrats who are seeking documents related to Perry's role in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses whether Perry's departure puts him closer to a testimony before Congress. Plus, Pro's Zack Colman explains why some major trades associations are warming up to the idea of changing their climate policy.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 17, 2019 • 7min
EPA's research chief ignores his own voluntary recusal
POLITICO's Annie Snider has unveiled that David Dunlap, E.P.A's research chief, kept on communicating with officials at the agency about a health assessment of formaldehyde, despite saying he would voluntarily recuse himself given his previous employer. Plus, Congressional Energy reporter Anthony Adragna asks senators whether Rick Perry should comply with the House's subpoena for documents related with his involvement in the U.S.- Ukraine relations.
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Oct 16, 2019 • 5min
EPA pares back its promise to biofuel producers
The EPA's proposed supplemental blending rule for the Renewable Fuel Standards fails to raise the ethanol requirements on fuel production, despite the president's suggestion last week. Pro's Eric Wolff discusses the details of the supplemental blending rule. Plus, the administration considers allowing logging to reach the last frontier.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 15, 2019 • 5min
Will Congress help make electric vehicles more affordable?
A tax credit for electric vehicles may be making its way through Congress. POLITICO''s Gavin Bade joins to discuss the groups that have been lobbying for, and against, this credit. Plus, Democratic senators try keep Obama's Clean Power Plan alive, and what does Neil Chatterjee have to say about leaving FERC?Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 11, 2019 • 8min
Rick Perry gets a subpoena
The impeachment enquiry has finally knocked on energy secretary Rick Perry's door. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna, Ben Lefebvre, and Zack Colman explore what Democrats want to learn, and how the Ukraine's scandal has impacted Perry's role in the Trump administration. Plus, Annie Snider joins with details on new regulations to reduce lead in water. Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 10, 2019 • 6min
Wheeler announces water policy in Wisconsin
EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler is expected to announce the most significant update to the Lead and Copper Rule in almost 30 years. Plus, federal agencies will provide guidance on how to comply with specific federal regulations, and POLITICO's Alex Guillen explains why scientists whose panel was disbanded by the EPA are continuing to do their work.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 9, 2019 • 6min
Lights out in California
Strong winds have blown away power for over a million people across California, as PG&E is forced to flip the switch. POLITICO'S Eric Wolff takes a look at the politics of the renewable fuel standard, and a mayor's summit on climate.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.
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Oct 8, 2019 • 5min
Business as usual for Perry in Europe
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry's name has emerged in a new subpoena for more documents surrounding the administration's decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine this summer. POLITICO's Anthony Adragna talks about how the growing probe is affecting Perry's trip. Plus, more ethanol in the nation's fuel supply, and a state's response to the EPA.Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.Note: This episode was updated to reflect Gordon Sondland's refusal to testify before Congress Tuesday.
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