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  • Hochul’s energy pivot gives environmentalists whiplash

    Hochul’s energy pivot gives environmentalists whiplash
    Nov 14 2025
    New York governor Kathy Hochul has strayed from a more environmentally conscious energy policy in favor of one that includes new oil pipelines and a gas-powered crypto mine in its purview. Environmental activists are dreading Hochul’s decision, yet business and labor interests are rejoicing over it. POLITICO’s Marie French dissects Hochul’s New York climate pivot and what it will mean for energy projects throughout the Empire State. Plus, a new tech and energy partnership is trying to curry favor with Trump officials to overhaul permitting rules and ease regulations surrounding energy for artificial intelligence. Josh Siegel⁠⁠⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Marie J. French covers energy and the environment for POLITICO New York. ⁠⁠⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠⁠⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. ⁠⁠Kara Tabor⁠⁠ is an audio producer for 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
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  • The new IEA report predicts a gas glut

    The new IEA report predicts a gas glut
    Nov 13 2025
    The International Energy Agency is out with its 2025 World Energy Outlook report and has brought its Current Policy Scenario section back with it. In recent years, the GOP has complained about the omission of the Current Policy Scenario analyzing future energy trends based on enacted laws and measures. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the report and why its predictions about a natural gas glut are causing such a buzz. Plus, Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro decides to pull out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the state’s newly passed budget. Josh Siegel⁠⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. James Bikales is a reporter for POLITICO. ⁠⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. ⁠Kara Tabor⁠ is an audio producer for 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
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  • Newsom flexes CA climate muscle at COP30

    Newsom flexes CA climate muscle at COP30
    Nov 12 2025
    California governor Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit, touting the Golden State’s climate initiatives — with no President Donald Trump in sight. POLITICO’s Debra Kahn digs into Newsom’s climate showcase and how he’s being received on the world stage. Plus, the Interior Department says National Environmental Policy Act does not apply to offshore federal oil and gas lease sales mandated by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Josh Siegel⁠ is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Debra Kahn is the California Policy Editor for POLITICO. ⁠Nirmal Mulaikal⁠ is the co-host and producer of POLITICO Energy. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for 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
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  • Trump’s foreign policy and the price at the pump

    Trump’s foreign policy and the price at the pump
    Nov 11 2025
    Gas prices have fallen since Donald Trump took office, but experts are debating how much credit President Donald Trump deserves – or if voters are even noticing. POLITICO’s James Bikales joins host Josh Siegel to explain how OPEC’s production moves, record U.S. output and Trump’s foreign policy choices have shaped the current energy landscape. They also discuss whether rising electricity costs, fueled by AI data centers, are becoming the new political flashpoint. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. 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
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  • Dems turn the tables on energy

    Dems turn the tables on energy
    Nov 10 2025
    Rising power demand and AI data centers are causing electric rates to go up. And last week’s elections in Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia showed that voters are starting to notice. On this episode of POLITICO Energy, Josh Siegel and Kelsey Tamborrino break down how Democrats used energy affordability to help them win these key elections, and how Republicans are pivoting their message to close the gap. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. 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
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  • Trump's shadow at COP30

    Trump's shadow at COP30
    Nov 7 2025
    As world leaders gather in Brazil for the COP30 climate conference, the U.S. is taking a very different approach under President Donald Trump. POLITICO’s Zack Colman joins host Josh Siegel to explain how the administration’s enthusiasm for fossil fuel exports is reshaping global climate diplomacy and challenging international climate agreements. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. Zack Colman covers climate change 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • As a major Colorado River deadline nears, Trump is playing it safe

    As a major Colorado River deadline nears, Trump is playing it safe
    Nov 6 2025
    A major deadline is approaching in the high-stakes negotiations over how to share the rapidly shrinking Colorado River — a lifeline for 40 million people across the West. The seven states that depend on it still have not reached an agreement, and the Trump administration is taking an unexpectedly cautious role in the discussions. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down the latest deadline in America’s biggest water war and why the Trump administration is treading carefully. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. 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
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  • Former Biden staffers release post-mortem on their clean energy agenda

    Former Biden staffers release post-mortem on their clean energy agenda
    Nov 5 2025
    A new report from former Biiden administration staffers, shared first with POLITICO, takes a deep look at why President Joe Biden’s trillion-dollar clean energy agenda wasn’t more successful or durable. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino breaks down the main takeaways from the report and what it could mean for U.S. energy policy. Plus, a new report from the United Nations says that new national climate plans would hardly reduce global temperature projections, which are already dangerously high. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of POLITICO Energy. 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
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