Kelsey Tamborrino

Kelsey Tamborrino, a clean energy reporter for POLITICO, joins to unpack the implications of the Trump administration's pause on five offshore wind farms. The discussion reveals how this move may have derailed bipartisan permitting talks in Congress. Kelsey highlights the political stakes as midterm elections approach and energy prices soar, exploring whether permitting reform can survive the current tensions. They also analyze the complexities involved in legislative efforts to constrain executive actions on energy projects.

The Trump administration announced Monday that it’s immediately pausing all offshore wind leases under construction, citing “national security risks.” The move represents the administration’s most aggressive action yet against the renewable energy sector, and it comes as the White House faces mounting criticism over soaring energy costs. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino explores what the pause actually does, how the wind industry is reacting, and where the political and economic fight goes next.  Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is the host of POLITICO Energy and a congressional energy 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

Kelsey Tamborrino, a clean energy reporter for POLITICO, discusses a post-mortem by former Biden administration staffers on the administration's clean energy agenda. She highlights critical challenges in implementation, detailing the slow pace of project initiation and the lingering impact of Solyndra’s legacy on risk-averse decision-making. Kelsey also connects funding obligations to a lack of tangible community benefits and suggests learning from past administrations to bolster future clean energy strategies. A new UN report adds urgency, warning that current national plans won't significantly curb rising global temperatures.

In this discussion, Kelsey Tamborrino, a POLITICO reporter specializing in clean energy, delves into a crucial Georgia election impacting energy politics. She explores how rising electricity costs are influencing voter sentiment and whether Republicans or Democrats will emerge victorious in the Public Service Commission race. Kelsey highlights contrasting campaign messages: GOP focuses on reliability and rate freezes, while Democrats target rate hikes and push renewables. The implications for national energy affordability and the Trump administration's investments in rare earth companies are also examined.

Kelsey Tamborrino, a POLITICO reporter specializing in clean energy, joins to discuss the potential fallout from Trump's proposed government-wide spending freeze. They delve into how this freeze could jeopardize energy and infrastructure funding, sparking alarm among federal fund recipients. The pair also examine the sharp divisions within the Republican party on this issue and outline the emotional political backlash, particularly from Democrats concerned about the implications for vital public services. Tune in for an insightful analysis!