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  • Trump bets $1B on a Three Mile Island comeback

    Trump bets $1B on a Three Mile Island comeback
    Nov 20 2025
    The Trump administration is putting a $1 billion dollar loan toward helping restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant. The move underscores the administration’s push for nuclear power as energy bills rise for Americans. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down why the Department of Energy is moving forward with the loan. Plus, the Trump administration launched an effort to roll back the Biden administration’s changes to the Endangered Species Act. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min
  • With the U.S. absent, China takes over at COP30

    With the U.S. absent, China takes over at COP30
    Nov 19 2025
    The U.S. void is big at this year’s United Nations Climate Conference, and China is showing that it's ready to fill the space. POLITICO’s Zack Colman is on the ground and explains the implications of China becoming the dominant force in global climate talks. Plus, environmental groups sued the Interior Department to block a planned oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico next month. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • California proposes pausing on a major solar retirement

    California proposes pausing on a major solar retirement
    Nov 18 2025
    California regulators have signaled they may block a Biden-era deal to retire the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in the Mojave Desert thanks to grid reliability concerns and regulatory uncertainty. POLITICO’s Noah Baustin joins the show to explain the politics behind the reversal and what the California Public Utilities Commission will do next. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Noah Baustin is a reporter for POLITICO Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • Louisiana takes Chevron to the Supreme Court

    Louisiana takes Chevron to the Supreme Court
    Nov 17 2025
    Coastal communities in Louisiana are urging the Supreme Court to take their side in a lawsuit against Chevron and other large oil companies, who they say failed to obtain proper approvals for drilling activity. The state and two parishes are pressing the high court to rule that the dispute should stay in state court – a decision that could have implications for similar energy and climate lawsuits nationwide. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Niina Farah is a reporter at POLITICO E&E News Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 min
  • Hochul’s energy pivot gives environmentalists whiplash

    Hochul’s energy pivot gives environmentalists whiplash
    Nov 14 2025
    New York governor Kathy Hochul has strayed from a more environmentally conscious energy policy in favor of one that includes new oil pipelines and a gas-powered crypto mine in its purview. Environmental activists are dreading Hochul’s decision, yet business and labor interests are rejoicing over it. POLITICO’s Marie French dissects Hochul’s New York climate pivot and what it will mean for energy projects throughout the Empire State. Plus, a new tech and energy partnership is trying to curry favor with Trump officials to overhaul permitting rules and ease regulations surrounding energy for artificial intelligence. Josh Siegel⁠⁠⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. ⁠⁠⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠⁠⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. ⁠⁠Kara Tabor⁠⁠ is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠⁠⁠Ben Lefebvre⁠⁠⁠ is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. ⁠⁠⁠Matt Daily⁠⁠⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • The new IEA report predicts a gas glut

    The new IEA report predicts a gas glut
    Nov 13 2025
    The International Energy Agency is out with its 2025 World Energy Outlook report and has brought its Current Policy Scenario section back with it. In recent years, the GOP has complained about the omission of the Current Policy Scenario analyzing future energy trends based on enacted laws and measures. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the report and why its predictions about a natural gas glut are causing such a buzz. Plus, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro decides to pull out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the state’s newly passed budget. Josh Siegel⁠⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. ⁠Kara Tabor⁠ is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Ben Lefebvre⁠⁠ is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. ⁠⁠Matt Daily⁠⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • Newsom flexes CA climate muscle at COP30

    Newsom flexes CA climate muscle at COP30
    Nov 12 2025
    California governor Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit, touting the Golden State’s climate initiatives — with no President Donald Trump in sight. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn digs into Newsom’s climate showcase and how he’s being received on the world stage. Plus, the Interior Department says National Environmental Policy Act does not apply to offshore federal oil and gas lease sales mandated by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Josh Siegel⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Debra Kahn is the California Policy Editor for POLITICO. ⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. ⁠Ben Lefebvre⁠ is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. ⁠Matt Daily⁠ is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 min
  • Trump’s foreign policy and the price at the pump

    Trump’s foreign policy and the price at the pump
    Nov 11 2025
    Gas prices have fallen since Donald Trump took office, but experts are debating how much credit President Donald Trump deserves – or if voters are even noticing. POLITICO’s James Bikales joins host Josh Siegel to explain how OPEC’s production moves, record U.S. output and Trump’s foreign policy choices have shaped the current energy landscape. They also discuss whether rising electricity costs, fueled by AI data centers, are becoming the new political flashpoint. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Ben Lefebvre is the deputy energy editor at POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. For more news 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 Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 min