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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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Mar 18, 2022 • 8min
Court allows Biden to use social cost of carbon – for now
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 Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 17, 2022 • 8min
Why greens are pushing Dems to pass climate legislation ASAP
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 pass. 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 host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 16, 2022 • 7min
Willie Phillips discusses FERC’s pressure points
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 an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 15, 2022 • 7min
The politics behind Ukraine’s alarming nuclear warnings
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 covering clean energy and is the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Louise Guillot is a reporter on POLITICO’s sustainability team.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 14, 2022 • 8min
Why the New England power grid operator faces scrutiny over transparency
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 POLITICO Energy podcast. Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 8min
Dems, GOP are united on energy policy – for now
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 host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 10, 2022 • 7min
EPA restores California’s Clean Air waiver
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 is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 9, 2022 • 7min
Biden bans Russian oil imports. What should we expect next?
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 energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 8, 2022 • 8min
The environmental impact of Russia’s invasion
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 podcast. Antonia Zimmermann is a reporter for POLITICO Europe. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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Mar 7, 2022 • 6min
California’s next water battle
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 reporter for POLITICO California.Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Carlos Prieto is an audio producer for POLITICO. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
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