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POLITICO Energy

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The POLITICO newsroom breaks down the stories and power players shaping energy politics and policy in the United States and around the world by featuring original interviews, along with in-depth reporting and analysis from the largest energy policy newsroom in the world.

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Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Calvin Butler, president and CEO of Exelon Corporation, the nation's largest regulated electric utility company serving nearly 11 million customers across the Mid-Atlant... more

For decades, nuclear waste was considered one of the biggest political liabilities in American energy policy. Now, Republican-led states are competing to host projects that could eventually bring more nuclear waste home. POLITICO's Nico Portuondo exp... more

California has long been viewed as America's climate leader, but its likely next governor, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra, may be pulling back on its aggressive policies. POLITICO's Alex Nieves explains why Becerra is considering cha... more

Sen. Martin Heinrich, the top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joins POLITICO Energy's Josh Siegel to discuss the rising cost of energy, permitting reform negotiations, climate policy and the growing power demands of AI ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Schatz
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
POLITICO
Episode: Nuclear fusion tries to win over Washington
Brian Kemp
Governor of Georgia
State of Georgia
Episode: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp isn’t giving up on EVs, even as data centers boom
Tim Pawlenty
Former Minnesota Governor; President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association
Solar Energy Industries Association
Episode: Meet the new Republican leading America's solar industry
L. Louise Lucas
State Senator, Virginia
Virginia Senate
Episode: Inside the energy fight splitting Virginia Democrats
Miranda Wilson
POLITICO reporter
POLITICO
Episode: The SCOTUS ruling behind America’s data center boom
Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York
Governor of New York
Episode: Gov. Hochul on New York’s energy and climate balancing act
Abigail Spanberger
Governor of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Episode: Gov. Spanberger on affordability, data centers, NextEra-Dominion and more
Chelsea Harvey
POLITICO climate reporter
POLITICO
Episode: This summer’s heat waves are getting political
Loren Blackford
Executive Director, Sierra Club
Sierra Club
Episode: Sierra Club chief: The climate vote isn't dead. It’s just evolving.

Hosts

Nirmal Mulaikal
Host of POLITICO Energy, focusing on energy policy, markets, and regulation.
Josh Siegel
Co-host/Host focusing on energy policy, markets, and politics.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 225 ratings
  • 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

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    Sara F.S.
    United States2 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 States3 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 States4 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.

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    4
    logzbrown
    United States4 months ago
  • Greenwashing Chevron

    We hate chevron!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    zachlawson8
    United Statesa year ago

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Editorial independence is a frequent concern due to sponsor relationships.
Some critiques call for deeper context and more in-depth interviews.
Listeners appreciate concise, policy-forward energy updates.

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The SCOTUS ruling behind America’s data center boom
Q: What actions did the Trump administration take to accelerate these projects?
They issued guidance and proposed regulations like the Waters of the US Rule to further limit what counts as federally protected waters, expanding the scope for streamlined permits to include data centers.
The SCOTUS ruling behind America’s data center boom
Q: How does this ruling connect to the data-center boom?
The narrower interpretation means fewer wetlands and streams are protected, enabling faster permitting or avoidance of certain permits for data-center projects, accelerating construction.
The SCOTUS ruling behind America’s data center boom
Q: What was Sackett v. EPA about, and what did the ruling say?
It was a Supreme Court case that upheld the landowners' challenge to the government's interpretation of what wetlands fall under the Clean Water Act, establishing a stricter standard for protected waters and narrowing federal oversight.
Nuclear fusion tries to win over Washington
Q: What does the industry hope to achieve with federal backing, and what might be the cost of not acting?
Backers argue that federal backing would validate scientific credibility, accelerate private investment, and help deploy power plants that could meet rising energy demands, with the cost of inaction including slower decarbonization and missed opportunities in data-center energy efficiency and reliability.
Nuclear fusion tries to win over Washington
Q: What role does the US government need to play to support fusion, and where are there signs of momentum?
The government could provide larger, programmatic funding and predictable support to bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial deployment, potentially mirroring successful NASA commercialization models that spurred a robust aerospace industry; momentum is seen in renewed discussions and targeted grants that could scale to tens or hundreds of millions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POLITICO Energy

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

This show delivers frequent short- to mid-length briefings on energy policy, markets, and politics, anchored by hosts who dissect unfolding regulatory and geopolitical dynamics with interviews from policymakers, industry experts, and journalists. Across episodes, listeners get concise takes on utility regulation, data-center growth, energy pricing, and the interplay between policy and markets, plus timely updates on elections and legislation that influence energy infrastructure and climate policy. A notable pattern is rigorous policy context paired with pragmatic, often market- and regulator-focused analysis, with regular guests who bring regulatory, legislative, or industry perspectives. A recurring talking point is keeping a balance betwe... more

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