POLITICO Energy

Annie Snider, an environmental journalist at Politico, dives into the recent enforcement action by the EPA against the first carbon sequestration facility in Decatur, Illinois, after a leak was discovered. She discusses the technical and regulatory challenges facing the carbon capture industry, revealing the complexities involved. Additionally, Annie highlights how a federal judge's ruling against the Interior Department's methane rule may hinder the Biden administration’s climate agenda, raising concerns about future environmental policies.

Ben LeFebvre, a Republican strategist, critiques Trump’s handling of energy policy during the latest debate. He highlights how Trump missed a chance to challenge Vice President Kamala Harris on her vulnerabilities surrounding energy issues like fracking and energy prices. The discussion also covers the clash between fossil fuel support and renewable energy initiatives in current politics. Additionally, they explore how failing to address climate change could alienate young Republican voters, alongside recent legislative moves targeting EV tax credits.

Kathy Castor, a Democratic Representative from Florida, and Rob Wittman, a Republican Representative from Virginia, join forces to tackle China's grip on critical minerals essential for clean energy. They discuss innovative bipartisan legislation designed to boost the U.S. mineral industry and ensure national security. The duo addresses political hurdles, the need for federal support, and the balance between mineral extraction and environmental protection. Their collaborative efforts highlight a crucial moment for Congress to act in strengthening America’s position in the global market.

A federal program under the Inflation Reduction Act is encouraging rural utilities, which were long seen as laggards in America's green transition, to seek out cleaner sources of energy. Ben Storrow from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down why this program could transform America’s energy consumption and how it’s bringing together unlikely political allies. Plus, congressional Democrats are pressing oil company executives for information about their meeting with former President Donald Trump from earlier this year. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energyBen Storrow is a reporter for POLITICO’s E&E News.Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO.Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris, the current U.S. leader on energy initiatives, and former President Donald Trump, known for his pro-oil stance, prepare for a critical debate on energy policy. Topics include their vastly different visions for America’s energy future, with Trump pushing economic growth linked to fossil fuels, while Harris champions climate action. Key contradictions in Trump’s claims about oil industry support are revealed, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in energy discussions today.

Electric vehicles are transforming Georgia’s economy with billions of dollars in investments and jobs, but local voters aren’t interested in in buying the new vehicles. That presents a unique political problem for Democrats and Republicans who want to win the crucial swing state this November. David Ferris from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down Georgia’s EV identity crisis and what that means for the 2024 presidential race. Plus, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report that the Interior Department doesn’t have sufficient data to know if it’s receiving all the money it’s owed from companies producing oil and gas on federal land.For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energyDavid Ferris covers the intersection of transportation and the electric grid for POLITICO’s E&E News.Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the campaign trail, Republican nominee Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are stuck in a nearly two-decade-old energy debate: should America support fracking, the technology that set off today’s U.S. oil and gas boom? POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down what the Trump-Harris fracking feud is really about and what it says about their campaigns. Plus, Donald Trump pledged on Thursday to rescind any “unspent” funds under the Inflation Reduction Act should he be elected in November. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energyBen Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has promised to raise tariffs on all imported goods if he’s elected. But experts warn that those tariffs could hurt consumers' wallets at the pump and would almost certainly spark a trade war that could negatively impact U.S. exporters. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how Trump’s tariffs could raise gasoline prices at home and complicate US relations abroad. Plus, President Joe Biden is expected today to announce the first tranche of funding under a rural energy program during a visit to a critical swing district in southwest Wisconsin.For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switchAnd for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energyBen Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO.Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Bikales, an energy and environmental policy journalist, joins climate engagement director Camila Thorndike to discuss the Biden administration's potential federal funding for U.S. critical minerals projects. They explore how this could counter China's market dominance and address the challenges facing domestic projects, particularly in financing. The conversation also highlights the political implications, stressing the need for bipartisan support and congressional approval to enhance the U.S. green supply chain.

Mark Christie, a Republican FERC Commissioner, expresses concern about the agency's drift from its mission of keeping electricity affordable for consumers. He critiques Order 1920 for its inadequate consumer protections and calls for increased state involvement in energy projects. Christie warns of a looming reliability crisis due to rising capacity prices driven by technology demands. He advocates for establishing a consumer advocate at FERC to ensure that everyday voices are heard in regulatory decisions.