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What to expect from EPA's looming power plant rules
April 26, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBThe Biden administration is expected to propose two highly-anticipated new rules to target the greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The power sector is the second-biggest contributor to the these types of emissions in the United States so these new regulations could have a major impact on President Joe Biden’s ability to meet his climate pledges. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down what we know about these proposed rules so far and the legal challenges the administration would need to ...
Why states see forest offsets as a revenue opportunity
April 25, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBState officials on both sides of the political aisle are considering creating carbon offset programs to monetize their state lands. These initiatives give states a new revenue source by charging companies to protect state forests, in exchange for carbon offsets needed to reach their corporate net-zero commitments. But environmentalists have concerns about whether these programs are actually effective and state legislatures aren’t always on board. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down how state...
Biden is backing another Alaskan fossil fuel project. Environmentalists aren’t happy.
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBAlaska LNG is a multi-billion dollar natural gas export project planned for the state. Two years ago, it looked dead in the water, but now the project looks to be back on track thanks to support from the Biden administration. It would be the second major fossil fuel project in the state to have stalled under the Trump administration only to be revived under President Joe Biden. That’s alarming Democratic lawmakers and environmentalists. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre explains why the Biden administr...
GOP’s debt-limit plan builds in partisan energy policies
April 21, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy released a plan to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion or suspend it until March 31, 2024, whichever occurs first. The proposal includes repealing several green energy tax incentives established under Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. It would also enact the GOP’s partisan energy bill that passed the House last month. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down why the GOP is linking the debt ceiling fight to energy policy and how their plan could lay the groundwork ...
Biden’s solar panel problem is heating up again
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MBHouse lawmakers from both parties are moving toward reversing the Biden administration’s controversial two-year pause on solar import tariffs from four Southeast Asian countries. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down how those countries have served as conduits for Chinese solar equipment and why the push to undo Biden's policy is dividing the US solar industry. The House resolution also put Democrats in a tough position between siding with President Joe Biden or looking weak on China. Plus...
New Jersey’s first-in-nation environmental justice rule tackles pollution
April 19, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBOn Monday, New Jersey regulators finalized a first-of-its-kind environmental justice rule that protects over 4 million state residents in low-income areas and communities of color from heavy industrial pollution. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the extensive public debate surrounding the new rule, along with the details and challenges ahead. Plus, as Senate committees tee up permitting hearings, Senator Joe Manchin plans to reintroduce his energy permitting reform bill that failed to pass la...
Why only 14 electric vehicles qualify for IRA tax credits
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBEffective today, only 14 electric cars and trucks will qualify for federal tax breaks up to $7,500, according to a new list put out by the Treasury Department on Monday. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down why only 14 EVs qualify, which automakers benefitted from Treasury’s list, and if the White House expects more vehicles to qualify in the future. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directly ties permitting reform to the congressional debt ceiling fight. Tanya Snyder covers transportati...
The funding obstacle to the World Bank’s green vision
April 17, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBU.S. and European leaders are urging transformation and an increase in lending efforts by the World Bank to fight climate change, but have been unwilling to provide additional funding to the institution. That’s prompting questions about whether the bank can effectively fight climate change alongside its traditional mandate of eradicating poverty, without an increase in funding. POLITICO’S Zack Colman breaks down the proposed transformation of the World Bank and the challenges. Plus, FERC will...
Inside Japan’s G-7 LNG push
April 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBJapan, the world’s top importer of liquefied natural gas, will be pushing G-7 nations this weekend to endorse LNG’s long-term future. That plan has alarmed environmentalists and has put the Biden administration in another difficult spot as it attempts to balance the fossil fuel industry, environmental groups and a key Pacific ally. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of Japan’s LNG push and how the US is responding. Plus, Progressive Democrats are urging the Biden administration to...
The coming legal fight over EPA’s tailpipe rules
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBOn Wednesday, the Biden administration announced what it called the most ambitious auto pollution rules in history, with the goal of accelerating automakers’ shift to electric vehicles. But the administration will have to defend its proposals against potential legal and industry challenges. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the impact of these new rules and the coming legal battle. Plus, a federal court blocked President Joe Biden’s WOTUS rule in 24 states. Alex Guillén is an energy re...
Why Biden isn’t taking a side in the Colorado River dispute - yet
April 12, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBOn Tuesday, the Biden administration took a step toward being able to force water delivery cuts on states that rely on the drought-stricken Colorado River. But it declined to take a firm stance on whether California or Arizona should bear the brunt of potential water cuts. The crisis is a political minefield for the administration. The Interior Department is trying to turn up the pressure on the states in hopes of accelerating their negotiations and reaching a resolution themselves. POLITICO’...
Why states are pushing back on regional transmission organizations
April 11, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBSome state officials and consumer advocates in Maryland, West Virginia, and Kentucky are pushing back against the power of regional transmission organizations. But utilities argue that making decisions in private — under the current RTO system — is more effective and that reforms are unnecessary. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down how regional transmission organizations work and why states are fighting for more influence. Plus, DOE proposed lowering the calculation used to determine t...
The big missing piece of the EV tax credit guidance
April 10, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBThe Treasury Department has delayed issuing guidance on the “foreign entity of concern” provision in the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax credits, which left companies uncertain about who they can partner with in the race to build a domestic EV industry. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the goal of that provision, why Treasury delayed releasing the guidance, and how industry and lawmakers are reacting. Plus, the White House has proposed regulatory review changes that would b...
Hochul drops push to weaken NY climate law
April 07, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBAfter backlash from environmentalists and state lawmakers, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is dropping her push to rewrite the state’s ambitious climate law — a controversial effort that would’ve changed how New York accounts for its emissions and weakened the landmark legislation. POLITICO’s Marie French breaks down why Hochul was looking to rewrite the climate law and the opposition she faced. Plus, EPA is aiming to slash cancer-causing chemicals from industrial plants. Marie J. French cove...
EPA tackles toxic pollutants from coal plants
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBOn Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed strengthening a successful yet contentious Obama-era rule limiting toxic pollutants, like mercury, from coal-fired power plants. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the updated rule, the potential impact on the nation’s already shrinking fleet of coal plants, and how the rule fits into the Biden administration’s broader climate agenda. Plus, an appeals court dismissed a lawsuit from Louisiana and other Republican-contro...
Inside Biden’s plan to transition fossil fuel communities
April 05, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBOn Tuesday, the Biden administration released new guidance for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act meant to incentivize the creation of new green projects and jobs in fossil fuel-reliant communities. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains which communities will be impacted and the challenges in creating clean energy jobs and building green projects in these areas. Plus, EPA has overhauled its approach to financing the removal of lead from drinking water systems. Kelsey Tamborrino...
Will tough-on-China sentiment hurt domestic LNG?
April 04, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MBIn recent months, Democrats and Republicans have been pushing tough-on-China bills, and that trend is worrisome for the United States’ booming natural gas export industry, which has an established business history with Beijing. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the relationship between the US LNG industry and China, why industry is concerned, and how lawmakers are reacting. Plus, the Department of Interior approved the first commercial-scale offshore wind energy project to start turbine con...
Breaking down Biden’s new EV guidance
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBOn Friday, the Treasury Department released long-anticipated eligibility guidance for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act. The rules could have major implications for the fight against climate change, Washington’s rivalry with Beijing, and President Joe Biden’s quest to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down what the rules mean for consumers, automakers and U.S. allies. Plus, EPA approves a Biden-backed Califo...
The House GOP passed its big energy bill. Now what?
March 31, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBHouse Republicans passed their sprawling energy bill Thursday on a 225-204 vote, delivering the GOP's biggest legislative win since they took control of the chamber. And even though President Joe Biden has vowed to veto the bill, elements of the legislation could be a part of bipartisan negotiations on a narrower energy issue: permitting. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down what’s next after Republicans passed their energy bill. Plus, President Joe Biden will open up federal land for public ...
California governor wins fight with Big Oil
March 30, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has been waging a public battle against the oil industry for months. On Tuesday, Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law that’s supposed to keep gas prices in the state under control. POLITICO’s Wes Venteicher breaks down the law’s details, its evolution and why fossil fuel lobbyists couldn’t defeat it. Plus, the Senate votes to overturn Biden’s WOTUS rule. Wes Venteicher covers climate and energy energy news in California for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an...
House nears vote for GOP’s energy package
March 29, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBHouse Republicans are expected to pass one of their biggest legislative priorities this week: a sprawling party-line energy package. The bill includes some of the GOP’s most popular energy policies and pitches from the past decade, while also taking aim at President Joe Biden’s climate policies. The package is considered an opening negotiating pitch by Republicans on energy permitting — a rare policy area that they hope will lead to a bipartisan deal. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the de...
Hurricane season looms over Puerto Rico’s brittle grid
March 28, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBIt’s been almost six months since Hurricane Fiona battered Puerto Rico’s brittle power grid, and while the territory hasn’t faced any major disruptions since then, this year’s hurricane season is quickly approaching. Some Puerto Ricans worry that their good fortune might not last much longer, and that they may once again face potentially fatal consequences from devastating blackouts. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the short and long-term concerns from Puerto Ricans about the territory...
How Biden might ease the EU-US EV rift
March 27, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBThe Biden administration may allow European companies to qualify for U.S. tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act if the two sides can reach a trade deal in the next few weeks, a senior administration official told POLITICO on Friday. It’s a move that could ease a major source of transatlantic friction and help President Joe Biden meet his promise to consumers to help make electric vehicles more affordable. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the details of the trade talks. Plus, FERC...
Canada’s controversial nuclear waste plan
March 24, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBA Canadian plan for a permanent storage facility for nuclear waste is drawing protests from some U.S. lawmakers, who took their concerns to President Joe Biden’s ahead of his visit to Canada this week. The Canadian plan calls for burying waste containers underground 30 miles from the shoreline of Lake Huron.POLITICO’s Joseph Gedeon breaks down Canada’s plan and the pushback from both sides of the border. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm sparred with a Republican lawmaker over her rece...
A stumbling block for nat gas: reliability
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBExtreme cold blasts during two of the last three winters have crippled gas-fired power plants, leaving millions in the dark and hundreds dead. And as natural gas is projected to grow in its role as a dominant source for electricity in the U.S., regulators are again worrying about the reliability of natural gas plants. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the natural gas’ reliability concerns, potential solutions and what it means for natural gas broadly in the future. Plus, House Oversi...
Going beyond the UN’s dire climate warning
March 22, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBThe United Nations put out a sprawling, sobering report this week about the world’s progress in slowing global warming. POLITICO Europe’s Karl Mathiesen breaks down the big takeaways from the report, what was missing, and the limitations of the UN’s climate change panel in general. Plus, DOE says private-sector spending needs to ramp up to hit President Joe Biden’s climate goals. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Karl Mathiesen is the senior climate correspondent for POLIT...
The Western water wars collide with Navajo Nation water access
March 21, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.24 MBThe Supreme Court began oral arguments in a case on Monday that pits the Navajo Nation against the Biden administration, along with four Southwest states, over the tribe’s rights to the Colorado River, the West’s most important waterway. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the arguments and what’s at stake. Plus, a federal judge blocks President Joe Biden’s WOTUS rule in Texas and Idaho. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. ...
The problem with Congress’ permitting push
March 20, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.42 MBRepublicans in Congress are pushing for changes in how the nation’s big infrastructure projects are permitted – mostly by easing rules under the National Environmental Policy Act. But energy experts say the proposed changes won’t dramatically speed up the approvals. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Afra Abdullah is a associate producer for POLITICO audio. Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio. Jen...
How a bipartisan House duo is tackling energy permitting
March 17, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBRepublican Bruce Westerman and Democrat Scott Peters are leading the effort to find common ground on an important, but highly elusive energy issue: permitting reform. And their effort comes as House Republicans have introduced an energy package that many Democrats are already dismissing. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the lawmakers’ joint approach, the permitting priorities for Democrats and Republicans, and the reform effort’s chances. Plus, FERC approved a new supply chain cybersecurity...
EPA’s pollution plan hits coal plants
March 16, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBOn Wednesday, EPA issued a new sweeping plan to curb pollution from power plants and manufacturing facilities across 23 states. The measure is the latest in a series of EPA regulations aimed at cutting down pollution and toxic waste from coal-fired power plants, and it’s likely to further shrink the nation’s fleet of coal-fired power generation. However, the regulation might face resistance from industry because of cost compliance and grid concerns. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down EPA’s l...
EPA tackles ‘forever chemicals’ in historic water proposal
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first-ever federal limits for toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" that are found in the drinking water of 200 million Americans. If finalized, the rule would mark the first major upgrade in the safety of the nation's drinking water in the past three decades. However, getting it across the finish line is far from certain, and the new safety measures would cost American households hundreds of millions of dollars. POLITICO's Annie Snider bre...
What to know about Biden’s Willow project approval
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBThe Biden administration approved the long-debated Willow oil project in Alaska on Monday -- the latest concession by President Joe Biden to the oil and gas industry and Republican critics, and which came over the pleas to quash it from environmental groups and some nearby tribal communities. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the project’s details, how the administration is defending itself and the reaction from environmentalists. Plus, Volkswagen picks Ontario for the site of its first bat...
What we know – and don't know – about the Nord Stream sabotage
March 13, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBThere's still no conclusive answer to the six-month-old question of who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines, which sent geopolitical shockwaves around the world. POLITICO’s Charlie Cooper breaks down the prevailing theories and the global energy implications of each culprit. Plus, Senator Joe Manchin said he would not support President Joe Biden’s nominee to a top Interior Department position. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Charlie Cooper is the Chief UK correspondent at ...
What Biden’s budget means for his energy goals
March 10, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBPresident Joe Biden unveiled his $1.7 trillion budget and likely campaign blueprint on Thursday. While the government funding proposal likely has no chance of passing Congress as is, it marks both a campaign pitch and an opening shot at House Republicans who have demanded significant spending cuts. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino discuss Biden’s energy funding proposals and how it impacts his green goals. Plus, the Biden administration met with natural gas industry representative...
The Big Oil vibe shift in Houston
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBThe nation’s premier energy event, CERAWeek, is underway in Houston, and observers to this year’s conference are noting a tone shift from previous years. While demand for oil and gas remains robust, there are signs all around the conference that the traditional oil industry is changing, and it’s all about investing in new climate technologies. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the vibe shift within the oil industry on climate tech. Plus, the Interior Department expects its final five-year off...
A Georgia nuclear plant finally takes big step toward operation
March 08, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBPlagued by delays and cost issues, the only nuclear power plant under construction in the U.S. is moving closer to startup. The two reactors being built by Southern Co’s Georgia Power are projected to produce emission-free electricity for half a million homes and businesses once complete. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the major development. Plus, the Biden administration’s EPA is at odds with the agency’s Inspector General over Trump-era changes to an assessment of PFAS. Josh...
House GOP rolls out new energy agenda
March 07, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBThe House GOP is preparing a massive new energy bill. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is hopeful the bill will unite his sometimes fractured party, whose members touted many of the energy-related proposals on the campaign trail. But, passage of the bill will not be easy. The package includes both long-time ideological priorities, such as boosting drilling on federal lands, as well as an opening bid to ease permitting of energy projects, a policy area of bipartisan interest. But since the Republicans ...
Immigration issues are creating a climate headache for Biden
March 06, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.9 MBPresident Joe Biden’s agenda to green the nation’s economy relies on a simple pitch: creating good-paying jobs for Americans. However, there is one big issue: there might not be enough American workers to fill them. The labor reality puts pressure on the Biden administration to tackle the nation’s immigration system, which has long been a target of GOP demands. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down what immigration policy challenges the Biden administration could face, the high stakes for his g...
How chemical recycling is putting red states in the green
March 03, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBRepublican-led states are embracing chemical recycling, a high-temperature plastic melting process that’s criticized by environmentalists. The GOP approach is allowing them to financially benefit off Democrat-led states that recycle more plastic waste. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the red-blue divide over recycling. Plus, Holtec International is pursuing a separate DOE lifeline to restart its Michigan nuclear facility. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Jordan Wolma...
Permitting reform on the rebound
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBRep. Garret Graves proposed legislation on Tuesday to overhaul the rules for environment reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act for energy infrastructure. The pitch would form the backbone of a larger legislative energy package that House Republicans are planning to introduce in March. POLITICO’s Josh Siegel breaks down the GOP permitting reform efforts, and why they will (once again) face an uphill legislative battle. Plus, EPA says it will propose allowing year-round sales of g...
EPA’s Regan faces tough PFAS test back home
March 01, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBCommunity groups in North Carolina are suing EPA Administrator Michael Regan for failing to require sufficient testing of PFAS chemicals contaminating water, air, and blood. The lawsuit poses a significant test for Regan, who grew up in North Carolina and has promised to hold polluters accountable in marginalized communities. Annie Snider breaks down the lawsuit, EPA's response, and what this means for Regan's environmental justice promises. Plus, an EPA watchdog slammed the agency’s wood hea...
The solar industry divide over Treasury’s low-income tax credit guidance
February 28, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBThe initial rollout of a low-income tax credit program under the Inflation Reduction Act has some solar developers concerned it will be difficult to expand solar power into low-income communities - a Biden administration environmental justice priority. But community solar advocates are rejecting those concerns and applauding the Treasury Department’s approach. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explains the divide in the solar sector. Plus, the Department of Energy is offering a conditional $375 mi...
The Ohio train derailment blame game
February 27, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBThe National Transportation Safety Board put out an initial report last week about what caused the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that has triggered a massive cleanup. POLITICO’s Tanya Snyder breaks down the report, why this train derailment has caused partisan finger pointing, and how the Department of Transportation might be scrutinized moving forward. Plus, the Department of Energy is exploring a plan to offer a government endorsement for natural gas that meets a minimum standar...
Why Putin’s energy strategy backfired
February 24, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBWhen Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, Moscow thought it could intimidate Kyiv’s European allies through energy blackmail. But that strategy has actually backfired because of America’s growing energy role in Europe’s economy and the changing global energy landscape. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how the energy world has changed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Plus, President Joe Biden nominated former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head the World Bank. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter...
Why the green transition has a labor problem
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBThe Biden administration’s ambitious green transition is facing a labor crunch despite the incentives included in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. So far, clean energy companies have announced 100,000 clean energy job openings since the law was passed, but the construction and manufacturing sectors are already short hundreds of thousands of workers. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why the green transition has a labor problem and how industry is responding. Plus, the Interior Department ...
Is a greener World Bank on the way?
February 22, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBThe Biden administration has a new opportunity to reshape the World Bank after David Malpass announced he would step down as president last week. President Joe Biden is expected to name a president who will push the World Bank to focus more on climate change and other global challenges. However, the administration’s path to installing the bank’s next leader won’t be as easy as it has been in the past. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down Biden’s window to redefine the World Bank. Plus, EPA orde...
New Jersey’s new, lofty climate ambitions
February 21, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.39 MBNew Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, announced a suite of executive orders and regulatory actions last week that raised the bar much higher for the state’s climate ambitions, including the most aggressive clean energy target of any large state and a ban on the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. POLITICO’s Ry Rivard breaks down the suite of New Jersey’s climate ambitions – and whether they are feasible. Plus, EPA reinstated an Obama-era regulation that significantly curbed mercury ...
Officials search for best way to protect the nation’s power grid
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBGovernment regulators and industry officials are debating how to secure the nation’s power grid against physical attacks, which have surged to a decade-high peak. Those discussions come as Democrats and climate change advocates press to expand the use of electricity and shift the nation’s energy consumption to renewables. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the different strategies and factors officials are considering. Plus, EPA administrator Michael Regan promises results after the N...
White House and Tesla announce major EV charger deal
February 16, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBOn Wednesday, the Biden administration announced an agreement with Tesla that would open portions of its EV charging network to other carmakers’ electric vehicles. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how the deal got done and why the White House hopes a more expansive network of EV charging stations will support its green tech goals. Plus, World Bank chief David Malpass announced he is leaving in June, months after a fumbling interview in which he seemed to cast doubt on climate change scien...
Inside Biden’s new $27 billion green fund
February 15, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBOn Tuesday, the Biden administration unveiled details of the new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which will distribute $27 billion dollars in grants to meet the needs of low-income and minority communities that often face the worst effects of pollution. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down the fund’s details and how it targets a Biden campaign promise. Plus, EU officials met with executives from US and European LNG companies to help European member countries meet their natural gas needs. Jos...