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The POLITICO newsroom breaks down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews, along with in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.

1d ago

Can billions of federal dollars fix America’s mining industry?

President Donald Trump is betting billions of federal dollars on rebuilding America’s mining industry and boosting U.S. supplies of critical minerals. But will it work? And what obstacles are ahead? POLITICO’s Hannah Northey breaks down where the money is going, why mining has become a major energy and national security priority, and the challenges that could stand in the administration’s way. Plus, the Trump administration said it would extend by 90 days its Jones Act waiver, and a new POLITICO poll found that a plurality of Americans now oppose a data center being built near where they live. Hannah Northey covers the nexus of mining, environmental policy and politics for POLITICO’s E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy
3d ago

One of America's biggest utility CEOs on the electricity bill crisis

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Calvin Butler, president and CEO of Exelon Corporation, the nation's largest regulated electric utility company serving nearly 11 million customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. They discuss why utility bills keep rising, the growing strain on America’s power grid, and how utilities are responding to growing public frustration over affordability. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy
6d ago

The surprising race for America’s nuclear waste

For decades, nuclear waste was considered one of the biggest political liabilities in American energy policy. Now, Republican-led states are competing to host projects that could eventually bring more nuclear waste home. POLITICO's Nico Portuondo explains why states are embracing what was once politically untouchable and what it all says about the changing politics of nuclear power in America. Plus, Senate negotiators have pushed back their permitting reform deal deadline, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will formally intervene in NextEra Energy's proposed $67 billion takeover of Dominion Energy. Nico Portuondo is a congressional energy reporter for POLITICO’s E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy
Aug 5

California has led on climate for years. Is that about to change?

California has long been viewed as America's climate leader, but its likely next governor, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra, may be pulling back on its aggressive policies. POLITICO's Alex Nieves explains why Becerra is considering changes to California's climate approach, the political pressures behind that shift, and how it could affect governments and major industries around the world. Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott is hitting pause on new data centers in Texas, and President Donald Trump is expected to meet with mining executives on Friday. Alex Nieves is the California transportation reporter at POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Yi-Jo Shen is a freelance video producer for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: https://x.com/politico/ ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy
Aug 3

Sen. Martin Heinrich’s permitting state of play

Sen. Martin Heinrich, the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins POLITICO Energy's Josh Siegel to discuss the rising cost of energy, permitting reform negotiations, climate policy and the growing power demands of AI data centers. Heinrich predicts midterm gains for Democrats from their messaging on the costs of Republicans' energy policies. He also exclusively previews legislation designed to prevent data centers from shifting infrastructure costs onto utility customers.
Jul 31

Freedom fueled refineries? Trump’s latest bid to lower gas prices

The Trump administration wants to revive idled refineries across the country to make more fuel, its latest push to address higher gasoline prices. White House officials are huddling with potential investors to restart defunct fuel factories, from the Virgin Islands to California. So how far along are discussions? And how close is any of this to becoming reality? POLITICO's James Bikales breaks down what’s happening and what comes next.
Jul 29

Nuclear fusion tries to win over Washington

Nuclear fusion holds the promise of almost limitless, carbon-free energy -- but the technology has long been dismissed as always decades away. That may now be changing, though. Real money is pouring into the industry. Pilot projects are planned. An increasing number of lawmakers are warming to the idea. But fusion's supporters said they still need more help from Washington to scale. POLITICO's Joe Schatz lays out the hopes, the obstacles and the political asks of the budding U.S. nuclear fusion industry.
Jul 27

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp isn’t giving up on EVs, even as data centers boom

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp only has a few months left in the statehouse before the Republican’s second term comes to an end, and he’s hoping to land a couple more big investments before he departs. Those would be on top of the major electric vehicle manufacturing plants that have sprouted up – and one of the biggest buildouts of data centers in the country. POLITICO’s Arianna Skibell talks to Kemp about his legacy changing shape of Georgia’s power economy.

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The POLITICO Energy podcast is back!

POLITICO’s award-winning energy podcast is returning for a new season! The show will still bring you the in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world, but now we’re offering exclusive interviews with the power players shaping energy and climate policy through both audio and video. New episodes will drop on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can find audio versions of the show on ⁠Apple⁠ and ⁠Spotify⁠ along with video versions of the show on ⁠Youtube⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠.

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Mar 29

logzbrown

The spoiled milk in my fridge is more qualified to run the EPA than Zeldin. I like the content of this podcast, but I don’t trust its content or editorial decision-making based on the long-lasting sponsorship by Chevron, so listen w a boulder of salt.
Used to be reputable reporting

Jun 9

Sara F.S.

Although this show has been sponsored by Chevron for some time, it has provided very good reporting based in fact. The interviews were not hard-hitting but the interviewer used to ask a follow up on answers that might not have been fact-based or clear. Now, for the past 6-8 months, the interviews are absolute softballs, no follow-up questions, and complete lack of fact-checking. I work in the utility-scale industry, representing independent power producers. I see the data. I know the history. This show either does zero research or has completely given in to propaganda. Such a waste. So disappointed.
Another example of the death of journalism

May 11

crash mc crasherson

The show has lost all credibility since the second Trump administration. Once a fairly neutral source of information about the current events of the energy industry, the show has become a mouthpiece for big oil (no surprise as Chevron is the sponsor). The worst episodes are when they interview members of the administration giving them a platform to spread misinformation (looking at you Sec Wright), or when they had API to talk about permitting reform and the host allowed the guest to weasel out of answering questions about the attacks on renewable energy projects carried out by multiple agencies within the administration. Grow a spine Nirmal
Greenwashing Chevron

Apr 23

BriskLantern12

Enjoy the subject of this podcast but the messaging is very pro-fossil fuels which is apparent by their sponsor chevron 👎

The POLITICO newsroom breaks down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews, along with in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.