Plugged In

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Plugged In

A dynamic conversation with key players in the most important issue affecting your pocket book — gas prices and energy policy. Washington Examiner energy policy reporters and Neil Chatterjee, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the Trump administration, bring you all the latest and add their highly-informed insights.

  1. Why wait for 2050? Methane emissions can be cut this decade, expert claims

    01/10/2023

    Why wait for 2050? Methane emissions can be cut this decade, expert claims

    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome trading and emissions expert Georges Tijbosch to talk about practical steps that can be taken to fight climate change — including reducing methane gas emissions within this decade. Tijbosch, the CEO of MiQ says the Biden administration's goals for the energy transition will take time to achieve, but his nonprofit's work of reducing emissions and certifying gas is a large step forward. He added that combatting the energy crisis comes down to three things: Energy sustainability, affordability, and security of the supply. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min
  2. President Joe Biden's rising energy crisis: Securing the grid from attacks

    12/20/2022

    President Joe Biden's rising energy crisis: Securing the grid from attacks

    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome infrastructure expert Ken Davis to discuss the Biden administration's rising energy crisis: grid security. Davis, a former deputy attorney general for the Commonwealth of Virginia, says the challenge must be addressed to ensure power stays online. While fully staffing transformers and substations to prevent attacks isn't sustainable, he said there must be a way to prevent the grid from going offline. But then another question arises, who is responsible to pay for it?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  3. 'Gotta have a plan': Energy expert says Republicans on board to fight climate change

    12/13/2022

    'Gotta have a plan': Energy expert says Republicans on board to fight climate change

    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome energy expert Heather Reams to discuss how important it is for Republican lawmakers to have a seat at the table when it comes to climate change solutions — and what lowering emissions can do to help the global energy crises. Reams, the president of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, says after her trip to COP27, she's optimistic about the GOP's opportunities in 2023 when they take over the House majority. She said while it may surprise some that Republicans are showing their support for technology and policies that address climate, the issue is not "red" or "blue," but "red, white, and blue." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  4. 12/06/2022

    Biden 'deserves credit' for rail strike bill, but fight isn't over yet: Expert

    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn, who represents rail consumers, once again to explain the bill President Joe Biden signed into law on Friday, averting a national railroad strike. Biden called it "the right thing to do in the moment," and Jahn agreed that he deserves credit. But, he said the fight isn't over. Labor unions are still pushing back, as some of their demands weren't met, including the exclusion of an increase in paid sick leave for rail workers. What happens next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    17 min
  5. Congress, not courts, should solve climate change disputes: Legal expert

    11/29/2022

    Congress, not courts, should solve climate change disputes: Legal expert

    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome climate attorney Phil Goldberg to discuss a recent surge in climate lawsuits against utility companies and energy manufacturers from the legal perspective. Goldberg, the managing partner at the D.C. office of Shook, Hardy, and Bacon, argues that federal regulators and lawmakers should decide the climate change debate, not the courts. When asked if the industry should play a financial role in mitigating the effects of climate change, he said "we all have to be part of the solution, and the energy companies are no different. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  6. What will a split government mean for energy in 2023?

    11/22/2022

    What will a split government mean for energy in 2023?

    On this special edition of the "Plugged In" podcast, hosts Neil Chatterjee and Breanne Deppisch discuss the outcome of the midterm elections and what a Democratic-led Senate and Republican-led House will mean for the energy space in the new year.   The two also dive into the 11th-hour decisions of COP27 in Egypt and NERC's 2022 Winter Reliability Assessment.  Happy Thanksgiving!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  7. Was the Biden administration too hasty with Russian oil bans? Experts say yes

    11/15/2022

    Was the Biden administration too hasty with Russian oil bans? Experts say yes

    "Plugged In" hosts Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome energy expert Mark Wolfe on to explain what could be a diesel fuel crisis this winter, as the war in Ukraine continues, fuel prices climb higher, and the Northeastern United States runs short on its heating oil supply.  Wolfe, the executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, says the Biden administration may have been shortsighted when focusing too much on gasoline prices and ignoring other dwindling fuel supplies. When asked what can be done in the short term to address it, he said "I don't see a lot of options that are easy to solve here, because where will it come from?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min
  8. Former senator predicts 'healthy' Republican majority post-Election Day

    11/08/2022

    Former senator predicts 'healthy' Republican majority post-Election Day

    "Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee welcomes former Minnesota Sen. Norman Coleman on this special Election Day episode to provide his insight on how the top issues under President Joe Biden — such as energy, inflation, and crime — are likely to impact the outcomes of key races. The Republican senator, who sat on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources during his tenure, was well known for his bipartisan push for energy independence from foreign actors. When asked for his predictions, Coleman said all signs point to a Republican victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
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    A dynamic conversation with key players in the most important issue affecting your pocket book — gas prices and energy policy. Washington Examiner energy policy reporters and Neil Chatterjee, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the Trump administration, bring you all the latest and add their highly-informed insights.

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      2021 - 2023
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