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POLITICO Energy

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POLITICO breaks down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the U.S. and around the world through original interviews, sharp reporting and expert analysis — all from the world’s largest energy policy newsroom.

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The Senate voted this week to advance a bipartisan permitting reform bill, clearing an important hurdle on the package’s path to passage. But the bill still faces critical political and policy hurdles ahead. POLITICO’s Nico Portuondo explains what ha... more

POLITICO guest host Sara Schonhardt sits down for an extended interview with Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy and the president of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate conference that starts today. They di... more

This week, Democrats won key state and congressional races by, in part, promising to slow or pause data center development. POLITICO’s Ben Storrow explains how those pledges could affect America's AI buildout, why state governments have so much influ... more

Democrats flipped the House and Senate last night in sweeping victories across the country, delivering a strong rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Pavan Acharya break down how energy shaped the Democ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Storrow
Energy and climate reporter for POLITICO
POLITICO
Episode: Democrats’ blue wave and AI are about to collide
Zack Colman
Covers climate change for POLITICO.
POLITICO
Episode: Democrats won on energy affordability messaging. Can they deliver?
Pavan Acharya
Congressional energy reporter at POLITICO.
POLITICO
Episode: Democrats won on energy affordability messaging. Can they deliver?
Mark Matthews
POLITICO's states' energy editor.
POLITICO
Episode: Democrats won on energy affordability messaging. Can they deliver?
Tim Latimer
CEO of Fervo Energy
Fervo Energy
Episode: Fervo Energy CEO Latimer on geothermal’s promise and challenges
Amelia Davidson
Congressional energy reporter at POLITICO.
POLITICO
Episode: Democrats may win the House. But what’s their energy and climate plan?
Kris Mayes
Arizona attorney general and former Arizona Corporation Commission member.
Arizona Attorney General's Office
Episode: Arizona AG Mayes on the West’s water crisis, data centers and rising power bills
Joe Schatz
Deputy editor-in-chief of POLITICO.
POLITICO
Episode: Inside the Michigan race that could shape energy policy nationwide
Ian Stevenson
POLITICO reporter covering energy, public lands and the Interior Department.
POLITICO
Episode: Trump wants data centers on public lands. Some Republicans are uneasy.

Hosts

Nirmal Mulaikal
POLITICO co-host and executive producer
Zack Colman
Climate and energy reporter at POLITICO

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 231 ratings
  • Excellent podcast, audio quality could be better

    Everyone likes working from home but at least go into a closet or under the sheets so we don’t hear an echo-y room. Are we pros here or not?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Helloandyhihi
    United States3 months ago
  • Used to be reputable reporting

    Although this show has been sponsored by Chevron for some time, it has provided very good reporting based in fact. The interviews were not hard-hitting but the interviewer used to ask a follow up on answers that might not have been fact-based or clear. Now, for the past 6-8 months, the interviews are absolute softballs, no follow-up questions, and complete lack of fact-checking. I work in the utility-scale industry, representing independent power producers. I see the data. I know the history. Th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sara F.S.
    United States5 months ago
  • Another example of the death of journalism

    The show has lost all credibility since the second Trump administration. Once a fairly neutral source of information about the current events of the energy industry, the show has become a mouthpiece for big oil (no surprise as Chevron is the sponsor).

    The worst episodes are when they interview members of the administration giving them a platform to spread misinformation (looking at you Sec Wright), or when they had API to talk about permitting reform and the host allowed the guest to weasel ou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    crash mc crasherson
    United States6 months ago
  • Greenwashing Chevron

    Enjoy the subject of this podcast but the messaging is very pro-fossil fuels which is apparent by their sponsor chevron 👎

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BriskLantern12
    United States7 months ago
  • Good overall

    The spoiled milk in my fridge is more qualified to run the EPA than Zeldin.

    I like the content of this podcast, but I don’t trust its content or editorial decision-making based on the long-lasting sponsorship by Chevron, so listen w a boulder of salt.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    logzbrown
    United States7 months ago

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The short format is appreciated as a quick briefing, though some want more background, depth and follow-up questions in interviews.
Audio quality and recording volume draw occasional criticism, even from listeners who like the content.
Some reviews praise the reporting as balanced and informative, while others criticize perceived softness toward industry or political guests.
Chevron sponsorship is a recurring concern, with some listeners questioning whether it affects editorial independence and the treatment of fossil fuels.
Listeners value the timely, concise explanations of energy and climate policy, with some calling the coverage useful for both newcomers and industry professionals.

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Fervo Energy CEO Latimer on geothermal’s promise and challenges
Q: Did it drop 24 degrees Fahrenheit in one year?
Latimer says Fervo has not concretely disclosed the data, adding that the plant had been operating for three years and a short period should not be treated as the full operating picture.
Fervo Energy CEO Latimer on geothermal’s promise and challenges
Q: Is this tech going to be able to make a substantial impact on the country and what kind of growth is truly realistic?
Latimer says enhanced geothermal systems use deeper drilling and engineered permeability to expand development beyond naturally favorable geothermal areas. He points to Fervo's contracted projects and estimates that U.S. geothermal capacity could reach tens of gigawatts and eventually hundreds of gigawatts.
Democrats’ blue wave and AI are about to collide
Q: Why are states so uniquely important when it comes to data center construction compared to Congress? And what could we see congressional Democrats do?
States oversee their electric grids and can shape data center connections through legislation, regulation and regulator appointments. Congress could consider a permitting bill that would require data centers to pay for existing grid costs as well as new infrastructure.
Democrats’ blue wave and AI are about to collide
Q: Which states and leaders won elections this week that fits this mold and what were their pledges?
Storrow says Democrats flipped governorships in Texas, Ohio and Georgia and retained governorships in Michigan, New Mexico and Oregon. He says all six governors have called for a pause or moratorium on data center development.
Democrats won on energy affordability messaging. Can they deliver?
Q: What were your biggest takeaways from last night when it comes to our issues?
Matthews says energy affordability and data center concerns shaped state races, citing Texas and Georgia gubernatorial contests, Ohio's gas tax holiday and widespread local efforts to restrict data centers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POLITICO Energy

What is POLITICO Energy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Concise, reported conversations explain how U.S. energy policy is shaped by elections, regulation, Congress, industry and emerging technologies. Episodes pair host Nirmal Mulaikal and other POLITICO energy journalists with reporters, public officials, company leaders, researchers and political specialists to examine current disputes, from electricity prices and grid reliability to data centers, clean energy, oil and gas, and permitting. The format is typically a focused interview or reporter-led discussion that connects policy details with their consequences for businesses, communities and energy consumers.

Its distinctive strength is the mix of political reporting and practical industry context: guests may explain a congressional negotiat... more

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