POLITICO Energy How the next government funding fight could shape energy
Jul 16, 2025
Alex Guillén, an energy reporter for POLITICO, discusses the House Republicans' latest budget proposals targeting energy and climate programs. Tensions are rising as these proposals clash with the White House’s stance, particularly concerning cuts to the EPA. Guillén also highlights how upcoming negotiations in the Senate might influence bipartisan support and decelerate the funding process. Additionally, he touches on the controversies surrounding a $4.7 billion loan to TotalEnergies for a gas project in Mozambique, sparking significant environmental pushback.
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Significant EPA Budget Cuts Proposed
- House Republicans propose a 23% cut to EPA budget, a major reduction but less than the requested 55%.
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency funding face deep cuts, while nuclear and critical minerals research gain more support.
Bipartisan Support Limits EPA Cuts
- EPA budget includes many bipartisan-supported pass-through grants to states for environmental cleanup and infrastructure.
- Cutting these grants faces resistance because states often cannot fund these efforts without federal aid.
Senate Moderates Budget Cuts
- Senate faces filibuster, requiring bipartisan support for appropriations, limiting extent of cuts.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski offers moderate influence, criticizing administration's proposed cuts as unserious.