Ry Rivard

Ry Rivard, a Politico reporter focused on regional infrastructure, delves into New Jersey's energy issues and the candidates' stances on climate policy. He explains how demand and supply challenges are driving rising electricity costs in the state. Rivard discusses the impact of plant closures and the state's clean-energy initiatives, including nuclear and solar strategies. He also clarifies the implications of New Jersey's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and addresses citizen concerns about soaring bills linked to these energy policies.

Ry Rivard, an energy and environment reporter for POLITICO, dives into the striking dockworkers' situation across the U.S. The strike is placing immense pressure on the Biden administration just weeks before the elections. Rivard discusses how this labor unrest could reshape the economic landscape and affect energy production. He also highlights the Treasury Department's plans to finalize clean hydrogen production rules, illustrating the urgent intersection of labor issues and energy policy.