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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.

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The latest news in energy and environmental politics & policy — must-know stories and candid insights from POLITICO’s energy team and journalists across our newsroom. All in just five minutes each morning.

    Energy Secretary Granholm on China, IRA and the power grid

    Energy Secretary Granholm on China, IRA and the power grid

    POLITICO’s Zack Colman sat down recently with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a wide-ranging interview about the Inflation Reduction Act, competition with China, the power grid, manufacturing and more. The conversation comes at a critical time for Granholm and the Biden administration as they race to get billions of dollars out the door before the November election and the potential return of President Donald Trump.

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    Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.
    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 25 min
    What to know from this week’s POLITICO Energy summit

    What to know from this week’s POLITICO Energy summit

    POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel and reporter James Bikales discuss the biggest takeaways from this week’s POLITICO Energy Summit, where Biden administration officials, lawmakers, activists and business leaders debated the future of energy policy as the 2024 elections loom.

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    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

    James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO.
    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 9 min
    One-on-one with FERC chair Willie Phillips

    One-on-one with FERC chair Willie Phillips

    In a live taping at the POLITICO Energy Summit yesterday, host Catherine Morehouse sits down for an extended conversation with Willie Phillips, the chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. They discuss the agency’s regulatory agenda, its latest landmark transmission rule, Phillips’ priorities moving forward, and what more is needed to meet America’s unique energy needs.

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    Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 19 min
    Can the Senate confirm FERC nominees before the agency loses quorum?

    Can the Senate confirm FERC nominees before the agency loses quorum?

    All three of President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are officially advancing to the full Senate after the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved their nominations. POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse breaks down the nominees’ confirmation path moving forward and why some industry observers remain at the edge of their seats. Plus, the Senate confirmed Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chair Christopher Hanson to a second term. 

    For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch

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    Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 9 min
    How a US-China clean energy dispute could transform the WTO

    How a US-China clean energy dispute could transform the WTO

    China’s challenge to U.S. clean energy subsidies under the Inflation Reduction could upend the World Trade Organization by fundamentally changing rules around climate change and trade. POLITICO’s Doug Palmer breaks down the dispute and why it has global implications. Plus, two leading environmental groups are moving to drop their lawsuits challenging the SEC’s landmark climate corporate disclosure rule.


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    Doug Palmer is a senior trade reporter for POLITICO.
    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 7 min
    Why the oil industry is doubling down on Trump after last week’s verdict

    Why the oil industry is doubling down on Trump after last week’s verdict

    Former President Donald Trump still has strong support from the oil and gas industry even after his guilty verdict last week. But some industry executives are tired of his constant political drama, and are also growing more nervous about Democrats’ increasing attacks on their businesses. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how the powerful oil and gas industry is viewing Trump and Biden after last week’s news. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is urging electric utilities to build new nuclear power reactors.

    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

    Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
    Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
    Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.
    Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.
    Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

    • 8 min

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