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Noah Baustin
Reporter for POLITICO covering energy topics, interviewed on this episode to explain the politics and regulatory issues around the Ivanpah solar plant retirement.
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Nov 18, 2025
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California proposes pausing on a major solar retirement
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Noah Baustin, a POLITICO energy reporter, delves into the complexities surrounding the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California. He discusses California regulators’ concerns about blocking the plant's retirement due to grid reliability and regulatory uncertainties. Baustin explains the origins of the Biden-era deal and what it means for future federal involvement. The conversation also touches on broader implications for energy policy and federal water protections.
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