Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Brouillette

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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Trump's new Chief of Staff has it right: Trump has a window of opportunity of only “two years” to change the federal government for the better. This time he is getting good people in place early. Trump selects Lee Zeldin to head the EPA Former Trump Energy Sec, Dan Brouillette, Who Unleashed Production Boom Positioned for Return to Admin Trump selects South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state? Trump's first moves match public's push for immigration fix Is Texas Senator John Cornyn threatening Trump to stop appointment of Ken Paxton as Attorney General? Probably but my gut makes me think that Paxton is not on the short list to begin with. Either way we see how nasty and anti-conservative is the swamp-swimmer Cornyn.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.The famed Michelin stars fall upon the Texas restaurant scene.An example of everything that is wrong in America: Texas DACA recipients somehow now qualify for taxpayer subsidize Obamacare despite being in the country without legal status.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Dan Brouillette, Donald Trump's former Energy secretary, abruptly exited from his role as the CEO of the powerful Edison Electric Institute after less than a year. POLITICO's Zack Colman and Catherine Morehouse break down Brouillette's tense exit and fallout for him and EEI. Plus, a major renewable energy developer has canceled its plans to develop three solar projects with Hawaiian Electric, the largest utility in the state.  Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  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 the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll out this week shows that Democrats are struggling to sell voters on their massive energy and climate legislative achievements. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down the latest polling and how it's a mixed bag for Democrats heading into the final days of the election. Plus, Dan Brouillette, president and CEO of the Edison Electric Institute, announced he is stepping down amid speculation he would join a second Trump administration. 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 the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is part of our EEI 2024 highlights series. In this episode, you will hear conversations about topics including building North America's hydrogen backbone, developing the next-generation workforce, and cybersecurity in supply chains. Plus, you'll hear from EEI President and CEO Dan Brouillette about his experience at the conference. The speakers are: Guidehouse Partner and Solutions Lead Michelle Fay and Guidehouse Partner and Energy Providers Segment Lead Dan Hahn, Quanta President and CEO Duke Austin, and Susan Herman, Industrial Cybersecurity Strategic Development Lead, Black and Veatch You can also visit EEI's website to read EEI 2024 recap newsletters, see photos from our annual thought leadership forum, and watch videos from some of the keynotes.

Dan Brouillette joined EEI as president and CEO-elect in October 2023, and became EEI's president and CEO at the start of this year. Before joining EEI, Brouillette served as president of Sempra Infrastructure, a leading global energy transition company. He previously served as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy and before that as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, the chief operating officer of the department. Brouillette is the only person ever to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve in both roles. In the private sector, Brouillette has held leadership positions at USAA, where he served as a senior vice president and corporate officer, and at Ford Motor Company, where he was a vice president and served on its North American Operating Committee.  On this episode, Brouillette discusses policy priorities for the electric power industry in 2024, how the industry will balance the growing demand for clean energy with reliability expectations, opportunities and challenges facing the industry, and more! 

We are pleased to share with you a unique and special COBT episode. Late last week, The KBH Energy Center in partnership with Vinson & Elkins and Veriten, hosted a discussion in Houston featuring Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Secretary Dan Brouillette. Senator Hutchison is a Founding Member of The KBH Energy Center and most recently served as the US Ambassador to NATO following a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors. Secretary Brouillette is an Executive Council Member for The KBH Energy Center, the President and CEO of Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and former president of Sempra Infrastructure. He is a respected leader in the energy, finance and automotive sectors and also served as the Secretary of Energy. The combined extensive experience of Senator Hutchison and Secretary Brouillette in geopolitics and energy laid the groundwork for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion. We were thrilled to moderate this unique COBT discussion in front of a live audience at Vinson & Elkins's offices. Senator Hutchison first shares the unique features of the KBH Energy Center including its focus on traditional oil and gas as well as emerging technologies and its multidisciplinary nature with involvement from the business, law and engineering departments at the University of Texas. We discuss the paramount importance of energy security for America, the state of energy policy, geopolitical considerations with Ukraine and Israel, and the importance of American leadership, especially in organizations like NATO. As you'll hear, Senator Hutchison recently wrote an article for the Atlantic Council that focused on the immediate need for stronger and more deliberate American leadership (linked here). Secretary Brouillette touches on the complexities of the energy transition, advancements in drilling technology and battery storage, the role of natural gas, power demand considerations, and economic challenges the US faces, including its stunning national debt. In our conversation, we also touch on future plans for The KBH Energy Center, the importance of involving young people in discussions about energy and the exciting opportunities they'll have to shape the industry. In this unique COBT, the fundamental importance of energy to everything we care about as a society was a driving theme. Senator Hutchison and Secretary Brouillette have both made significant contributions to energy policy and the industry and it was both an honor and super thought-provoking to get their perspectives on today's world. There are some serious issues for us all to be considering. We want to thank our friends at the KBH Energy Center and V&E for including us in the discussion and hope you find it as interesting as we did!

Here is my good thumb-in-the-wind technique to measure how much reach a guest has: Do they have their own Wikipedia page:  yes or no? For Dan Brouillete, yes.  Here is his official bio: Dan Brouillette is president of Sempra Infrastructure, a leading global energy transition company focused on three key growth platforms: clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions.Prior to joining Sempra, Brouillette served as the 15th United States Secretary of Energy. In this capacity, he led a workforce of 105,000 employees and federal contractors, with direct responsibility for the nation's nuclear weapons arsenal, coordination of federal energy policy, management of seventeen national research laboratories, and direction of the department's $44 billion annual budget. He served as the President's primary advisor on energy and nuclear weapons matters, and was a member of the President's National Security Council as well as the Vice President's National Space Council. Under his leadership, the Department unveiled the world's fastest supercomputer, developed specialized transportation fuels and photographic equipment for the Mars Perseverance Rover, launched the nation's first quantum internet system, established the country's first scientific laboratory dedicated exclusively to the advancement of battery storage technologies, and initiated nearly $6 billion in research on issues related to carbon management, hydrogen development, and advanced materials and chemicals science.Brouillette also served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, the chief operating officer of the department, managing nearly $38 billion of federal construction projects. Brouillette is the only person to ever be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve in both roles.In the private sector, Brouillette was a senior vice president and corporate officer of USAA, the nation's leading provider of financial services to the military community. Before joining USAA, Brouillette was a vice president of Ford Motor Company, where he served on its North American Operating Committee. At Ford and USAA, he was assigned to management teams that brought to market advanced consumer products related to remote deposit capture, a technology invented by USAA that allows for smartphone processing of financial documents, and the adaptive cruise control systems that were a precursor to fully autonomous vehicles.Brouillette is a veteran and former tank commander with the U.S. Army's highly decorated 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. He has been awarded Distinguished Public Service awards by both the U.S. Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Secretary of State, the highest award an individual can receive by either department.Brouillette holds a master's degree in intelligence and national security from The Citadel and a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Maryland. For his leadership in both the private and public sectors, he was recognized as a Distinguished Alumni of the University of Maryland. He has attended numerous executive education programs in finance, management, and systems engineering, and has served as a guest lecturer at the National War College and the Army War College.

Townhall Review for May 15, 2021 Hugh Hewitt talks with Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher about the conflict between Israel and Hamas and what the Biden Administration should do to support Israel. Larry Elder talks with UCLA Professor Lee Ohanian about the horrible unemployment numbers and how generous unemployment benefits may be contributing to those numbers. Hugh Hewitt and Washington Examiner’s Byron York talk about CNN’s significant decline in viewers after President Trump left office. Chris Stigall and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette talk about the shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline when hackers stopped the flow of fuel. Dennis Prager talks about the troubling trend at Disney to promote critical race theory. Hugh Hewitt talks with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren about the attacks on our friends in Israel and the internal battles taking place at the same time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you survey the world around us, we’re seeing increasingly aggressive behavior from our enemies.  A pipeline hack that supplies over half the nation’s gasoline.  Hamas lobbing rockets on Israel. Our southern border overrun.  A virus exploited to shut down economies, pay people not to work, and control the very ability to assemble freely in some parts of the country.  Who’s behind it?  Who’s orchestrating it?  Well, despite what two of the three major cable news outlets are telling you – it’s not Donald Trump or his voters’ fault.  We went right to two of the best authorities on these subjects – former Secretary of Energy in the Trump administration Dan Brouillette and live from Isreal, the former mayor of Shiloh, isreal and sutor of “Confronting Radicals, What America Can Learn From Isreal”  - David Rubin.

Guests: George Seay, CEO of Annandale Capital, and Dan Brouillette, former U.S. Energy Secretary.

Guests: George Seay, CEO of Annandale Capital, and Dan Brouillette, former U.S. Energy Secretary.

Today on the Rich Zeoli Show, pandemic fatigue is setting in for many Americans and it will likely play a major factor in who is elected President. Do Americans want, as President Trump said, to learn to live with the virus or risk more shutdowns and social distancing with former Vice President Joe Biden? Senator Kamala appears to completely forget she’s in Cleveland on the campaign trail and Governor Gavin Newsom has some interesting rules for California families this Thanksgiving. U.S. Energy Secretary, Dan Brouillette, joined to discuss the enormous economic impact oil and gas has in Pennsylvania as he makes a stop in western Pennsylvania to visit an oil rig. He highlighted the energy independence the United States has achieved under the Trump administration. 1:35-Pandemic fatigue  8:30-Betters are laying big money on Trump re-election  29:45-Senator Kamala Harris forgets she's in Cleveland  34:05-California issues new rules for families during Thanksgiving  41:10-Philadelphia officers injured during riots last night amid officer shooting. 44:30-Zeoli chops some wood 49:40-Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice  1:04:05-Eric Trump joins the show!  1:17:00-President Trump takes issue with all the lockdowns issued by Governor Wolf  1:27:25-James Carville believes "it's the pandemic, stupid."  1:36:50-CDC issues a warning against Italian deli meats 1:57:15-Joe Biden doesn't believe there's a controversy with his son Hunter 2:00:15-Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette joins show!  2:15:45-Fracking issue is turning PA voters to President Trump 2:17:30-Show Wrap and who won Twitter.     Photo: Getty Images   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Energy Secretary, Dan Brouillette, joined to discuss the enormous economic impact oil and gas has in Pennsylvania as he makes a stop in western Pennsylvania to visit an oil rig. He highlighted the energy independence the United States has achieved under the Trump administration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris & Joe Higgins Dan Brouillette, U.S. Sec of Energy -Energy independence, Fracking. Rudy Giuliani-Jews for Trump, Favoritism, Corruption

Thursday, two representatives in support of President Trump made appearance in Erie, and both of them joined Joel on this episode. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette spoke with Joel about the importance of the President's energy policy in Western Pennsylvania. Then Scott Presler, activist and Trump supporter called in before an appearance at the Republican Headquarters in Erie. Finally, County Councilman Brian Shank spoke about his organization of The Trump Train event that crossed the county.

Townhall Review – October 17, 2020 Hugh Hewitt and Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse talk about “court packing” and Senator Sasse educating his peers, pointing out that the Supreme Court has had 9 members since 1869. Mike Gallagher examines polling by looking at an article by Byron York in the Washington Examiner. Hugh Hewitt and Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette talk about the impact the “Green New Deal” could have on our energy independence. Hugh Hewitt talks with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton about the Democrat’s claim that Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett would do something about Obamacare provision for “pre-existing conditions.” Hugh Hewitt talks with Rick Gates about his book,” Wicked Game – An Insider’s Story on How Trump won, Mueller Failed, and America Lost.” Dennis Prager talks with Jay Richards of the Discovery Institute about a book he collaborated on, “The Price of Panic – How the Tyranny of Experts Turned the Pandemic into a Catastrophe.” Sebastian Gorka and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talk about his book, “Trump and the American Future.” Larry Elder opines on the recent World Health Organization urging of world leaders to stop using lockdowns as the primary method of pandemic deterrence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Brouillette is the U.S. Energy Secretary; Today, Sec. Brouillette will be in Norfolk to tour the Lambert’s Point Coal Terminal

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 ~ Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy is in Michigan to highlight U.S. preeminence in science and innovation by touring Michigan State, and the revitalization of the U.S. automotive industry and manufacturing under the Trump Administration by touring the Ford Engineering lab.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020 ~ Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy is in Michigan to highlight U.S. preeminence in science and innovation by touring Michigan State, and the revitalization of the U.S. automotive industry and manufacturing under the Trump Administration by touring the Ford Engineering lab.

United States Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette joins Kevin and Paul to preview his visit to Western PA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota has come "dangerously close" to not having the power it needs. That's what Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette said on this episode of Plain Talk. He said that political policies favoring energy sources like wind and solar are "distorting the economic viability" of baseload energy like coal. Secretary Brouillette said he wasn't going to criticize a company like Great River Energy, which announced earlier this year that they would be closing down North Dakota's largest coal-fired power plant because they're reacting rationally to a distorted market place. Still, with baseload energy sources like coal plants shutting down, it's putting Americans, generally, and North Dakotans, specifically, at risk. "If anyone misses the point of why baseload energy is important...look at California," Brouillette said. The Secretary is visiting North Dakota to review the nuclear missions at the Minot Air Force Base and to participate in roundtable discussions about the challenges facing the oil, gas, and coal industries, issues he also addressed in this episode.

BV chats with US Sec. of Energy Dan Brouillette on Oil and Gas in NM on News Radio KKOB

Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette discusses the latest in energy policy

Dan Brouillette serves as the 15th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. He spoke with WRFH about his visit to Michigan, the U.S. energy sector, and what role Michigan plays in the nation's energy needs. From 07/16/20

In this special episode, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette joins Sarah Ladislaw, director of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program, for a discussion about how the U.S. energy sector has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic and the changing nature of energy security. Secretary Brouillette and Sarah discuss changes over the last 30 years and how recent developments in U.S. oil and gas supply and demand are reshaping energy security. The Secretary also expands on the recent executive order focused on securing the U.S. energy supply chain. They then turn to the performance of the electric power sector and how the Department of Energy is working with utilities to ensure added preparedness and resiliency for the upcoming hurricane and wildfire seasons.

United States Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the SpaceX launch happening this Saturday, May 30, at 3:22 p.m. EDT from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center.

OPP #10! This week Dann sits down with professional photographer Dan Brouillette. Dan is the brother of Eric Brouillette and contributor to the Owner’s Pride marketing initiatives. We learn how Dan got his start from his entrepreneurial family and how he left the Misfit Island of dentistry to pursue his passion of art and photography. 

Friday, May 22, 2020 ~ Dan Brouillette, United States Secretary of Energy on The Department of Energy announcing $800,000 in funding for small business in Michigan to go towards four different energy projects.

During two of the worst months in the history of American fossil fuel companies, the Trump administration has wasted no time looking for ways to help the sector. POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker to discuss how much more help could be coming to the struggling industries. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.

Earlier this month, the president signed an executive order barring foreign products from being installed in America’s power grid, a move that could slow renewable energy projects in the country. Today, POLITICO’s Gavin Bade talks with Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Assistant Secretary Bruce Walker about the order. Kelsey Tamborrino is a Politico Energy reporter. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of Politico's audio department. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of Politico's audio department. Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.

It's a Motown Monday!!! The latest on the Wuhan Corona Virus Pandemic, Rep. Mark Green of TN on Kennedy Center Money and Sec. Dan Brouillette from Energy on the oil price war.

Guests: U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, Frank Maisano, Partner at Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, and Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Politics editor. 

Guests: U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, Frank Maisano, Partner at Bracewell’s Policy Resolution Group, and Wendy Benjaminson, Bloomberg Politics editor. 

BV chats with US Sec. of Energy Dan Brouillette on opening the Strategic Oil reserves to help with Oil and Gas and the situation with Saudi Arabia and Russia on News Radio KKOB.

Newt Gingrich joins Ross from Rome re virus and his new novel * Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette on oil markets & the Strategic Reserve * JeffCo Schools teacher Andrea Albrecht on challenges of "distance teaching" * George Will joins Ross re baseball, the virus, and more

Wendy speaks with Dan Brouillette, the secretary of the Energy Department, about the President's plan to beef up America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

The EU is considering imposing tariffs on goods from countries that have failed to match its ambitious climate change policies, including the United States. Meanwhile, China puts a road block on the negotiations at the UN climate summit in Spain. And, Dan Brouillette is sworn in at the White House as the new Energy secretary.  Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.

The EPA has finished a plan detailing PFAS regulations, but may be holding off on submitting it for agency reviews – raising concern about pressures within the Trump administration from the Department of Defense. Meanwhile at the Hill, the Senate sets a date for the confirmation vote of Dan Brouillette as Energy Secretary, and the House unveils a bill to make federal agencies aim for a 100% clean economy by 2050.  Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.

Two Energy reporters dig in to find more about is Ryan Jackson, the EPA chief of staff accused of stonewalling investigations from the agency's watchdog. Also, Dan Brouillette is met by friendly faces at his Senate confirmation hearing. And, Twitter provides more details on its ban on political ads, which could impact messaging on climate change.  Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.

Dan Brouillette heads to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee to begin his confirmation hearings, as he's set to take over from outgoing Secretary Rick Perry next month. Also, one of the Trump administration's most frequent rivals in the courts, California's attorney general Xavier Becerra, sits down for an exclusive interview with POLITICO. And, president Donald Trump confirms that American troops remain in Syria to protect oil fields.  Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast.

Are cites the world’s best hope for combating climate change? Many cities have committed to meeting the Paris Agreement goals. But are those targets translating to action on the ground?In this episode of Political Climate, we look at San Diego’s quest to achieve 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2035 and what other cities can learn from this experience. We recorded this episode at the UCSD School of Global Policy and Strategy, where we were joined by Cody Hooven, the first chief sustainability officer for the City of San Diego.We covered everything from how the city’s Republican mayor pushed through a bold climate action plan, to the community choice aggregation program San Diego is pursuing, to how cities are coping with the intersection of climate and equity issues. Before delving into the role that cities play in the fight against climate change, we touched on a few federal climate related news items. Here’s that conversation, we hope you enjoy.Recommended reading:Politico: Trump to nominate Dan Brouillette as Energy secretaryThe Hill: Senate Dems lose forced vote against EPA power plant ruleWSJ: City Pledges for ‘100% Renewable Energy’ Are 99% MisleadingSan Diego Tribune: San Diego City Council takes the leap into community choice energyGTM: San Diego Moves Ahead With 100% Clean Energy Community Choice ProgramPolitical Climate is produced in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute, and thanks to invaluable support from producer Victoria Simon.Subscribe to the Political Climate podcast via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Overcast or any of these other services.

As technological innovation is spurs opportunities in the energy sector, the U.S. government wants to facilitate a major shift in how the nation generates its power, top federal energy officials said during a new S&P Global Market Intelligence podcast. "We are in this incredible American moment where we are really seeing a fascinating transition in our energy landscape," Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee said on S&P Global Market Intelligence's second episode of Energy Evolution. "The challenge is that this transition is putting pressure on traditional forms of baseload power, namely coal and nuclear. As the regulator responsible for the reliability of the grid, ensuring that we can make that transition while maintaining reliability is a challenge." The administration has taken several steps to try to support coal and nuclear power. However, agencies like FERC and the U.S. Department of Energy are also supporting the development of policies and technology that would support the growing role renewable energy plays in U.S. electricity generation. "If the cost of renewables, the cost of storage, gets to a point where it can compete, I think that's great for consumers," Chatterjee said. "It's great for the economy. It's great for the environment and it's great for America." The U.S. electricity grid has already undergone a massive change as cheap natural gas from new shale gas drilling technologies pushed coal-fired generation out of the market. Now, growing renewable energy deployment is causing a "bit of a strain on the system," said Brian Anderson, director of the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory. "What we're looking for in the future are the options for large scale grid storage of electricity," Anderson said on the Energy Evolution podcast. "There are only a few options: battery packs — the costs are coming down tremendously — and other grid-scale storage options for storing electrons. We're going to start seeing a grid that is much different than we are used to because we need to be able to follow the dynamic nature of intermittent renewables." The DOE is working on finding a part of that solution. For example, they are studying materials that could be used to create a new generation of battery storage technology that does not have the same limitations as current batteries utilizing lithium-ion. "Lithium ion's done a great job for the last two or three decades, providing storage capabilities," said Dan Brouillette, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy who has recently been tapped to succeed outgoing Energy Secretary Rick Perry. "But it is limited and the ability to do utility-scale or large-scale storage still eludes us. That's why we've seen perhaps a slower adoption of some of the renewable technologies and we might otherwise have had." DOE is examining the possibility of using magnesium-ion instead of lithium-ion, for instance, which may prove to be a better means of storing power for later use. Battery storage research and development, he added is a high priority for the DOE as the technology is expected to be a "very important component" of the U.S. electricity generation mix in the coming years. The agency is also looking to more futuristic technology such as being able to beam power from one point to another without the use of wires. "Think about that," Brouillette said on the podcast. "Think about a world in which hurricanes matter perhaps a little bit less for the provision of electricity or the recovery from a major catastrophe like that. Those are some of the things we're thinking about at the DOE. And it's a very exciting place to be." Subscribe to Energy Evolution on Soundcloud to catch future episodes. (Photo: AP)

On FPF #409, I cover Assange, Afghanistan, and Syria. Assange's legal team requested an extension on his extradition hearing date. Assange is locked in solitary confinement at a UK prison with limited access to his legal team.  Secretary of Defense Esper traveled to Afghanistan, possibly on the mission of restarting talks with the Taliban. Esper said the US could reduce US troops levels from 14,000 to 8,600 without impacting counter-terrorism operations.  The ceasefire continues to hold in northern Syria as some US troops exit Syria into western Iraq. The troops remain in western Iraq to fight ISIS. Trump is now considering keeping 200 troops in eastern Syria to keep oil fields from Assad's control.  Links US News Secretary of Energy Rick Perry resigns. Trump nominates Dan Brouillette to replace Perry.  Three US soldiers were killed in a training accident. [Link] US Warships are being built over budget and years beyond the initial project completion date. Even when ships are finished, they often have critical issues that keep them from being ready for combat. [Link] The US imposed sanctions against Cuba for human rights violations and support for Venezuela. The sanctions target Cuba’s access to commercial airlines. [Link] The US extends sanctions waivers for Iraq to import Iranian energy for another 120 days. [Link] CNN reports US weapons sold to the UAE were transferred to southern separatists in Yemen and used against the Saudi-backed Yemeni government. [Link] The US restores aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvidor. The aid was cut because Trump felt these countries were not doing enough to help stop refugees from coming to the US. [Link] The US sent a warship into the Black Sea. This is the 7th US warship to enter the sea this year. Last year the US sent five warships into the Black Sea. [Link] Assange A UK judge denies Assange’s request to delay his extradition hearing for three months. [Link] Protests 20 South Korean students were arrested for attempting to enter the US ambassador's home in protest of US troops in South Korea. [Link] The US is reported to have offered North Korea partial sanctions relief in exchange for North Korea getting rid of key parts of its nuclear program. [Link] At least three people have died during protests and riots in Chile. The three deaths are reported to have come in a supermarket arson fire. Police are reported to have shot two protesters. [Link] Lebanon’s prime minister says a deal has been reached for economic reforms. Protesters have been gathered in Lebanon demanding reforms. [Link] Protests continue to Catalonia as the Spanish government has imprisoned the region’s former leadership. The protests have seen over 100 injured a dozen people arrested. The Catalan leadership has now called for a new independence referendum. [Link] Israel Netanyahu says he cannot form a government. His political rival, Gantz, will now attempt to form a government. [Link] Senator Warren suggests that if she becomes president, she may make Israeli aid conditional on stopping building settlements in the West Bank. [Link] Jared Kushner will travel to Israel at the end of the month to meet with Netanyahu and his main political challenger, Gantz. [Link] Israeli forces shot a Palestinian dead in the West Bank. The man ran at the soldiers with a knife. [Link] Afghanistan  Record 4,000 Killed/Injured July-September. [Link] Sixty-two people were killed in the bombing of a mosque. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. [Link] Secretary of State Mark Esper traveled in Afghanistan in an effort to restart talks with the Taliban. Esper said the US could cut troop levels to 8,600 without impacting counter-terror operations. An administration official said people in the administration did not realize Trump maybe serious about pulling troops out of Afghanistan until he withdrew troops from Syria. [Link]  Secretary of Defense Esper says the US has long-standing commitments to Afghanistan, unlike with the Syrian Kurds. [Link] Syria  At least some US troops have moved from eastern Syria into western Iraq. [Link] All US troops withdrawing from Syria will go to western Iraq for anti-Islamic State operations. [Link] Trump may keep 200 US soldiers in eastern Syria for anti-Ismalic State operations and to prevent Assad from reclaiming Syrian oil fields. [Link] Erdogan says if all Kurdish forces are not out of the agreed-upon safe zone by Tuesday evening, Turkey will resume the invasion of Syria. [Link]

As technological innovation is spurs opportunities in the energy sector, the U.S. government wants to facilitate a major shift in how the nation generates its power, top federal energy officials said during a new S&P Global Market Intelligence podcast. "We are in this incredible American moment where we are really seeing a fascinating transition in our energy landscape," Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee said on S&P Global Market Intelligence's second episode of Energy Evolution. "The challenge is that this transition is putting pressure on traditional forms of baseload power, namely coal and nuclear. As the regulator responsible for the reliability of the grid, ensuring that we can make that transition while maintaining reliability is a challenge." The administration has taken several steps to try to support coal and nuclear power. However, agencies like FERC and the U.S. Department of Energy are also supporting the development of policies and technology that would support the growing role renewable energy plays in U.S. electricity generation. "If the cost of renewables, the cost of storage, gets to a point where it can compete, I think that's great for consumers," Chatterjee said. "It's great for the economy. It's great for the environment and it's great for America." The U.S. electricity grid has already undergone a massive change as cheap natural gas from new shale gas drilling technologies pushed coal-fired generation out of the market. Now, growing renewable energy deployment is causing a "bit of a strain on the system," said Brian Anderson, director of the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory. "What we're looking for in the future are the options for large scale grid storage of electricity," Anderson said on the Energy Evolution podcast. "There are only a few options: battery packs — the costs are coming down tremendously — and other grid-scale storage options for storing electrons. We're going to start seeing a grid that is much different than we are used to because we need to be able to follow the dynamic nature of intermittent renewables." The DOE is working on finding a part of that solution. For example, they are studying materials that could be used to create a new generation of battery storage technology that does not have the same limitations as current batteries utilizing lithium-ion. "Lithium ion's done a great job for the last two or three decades, providing storage capabilities," said Dan Brouillette, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy who has recently been tapped to succeed outgoing Energy Secretary Rick Perry. "But it is limited and the ability to do utility-scale or large-scale storage still eludes us. That's why we've seen perhaps a slower adoption of some of the renewable technologies and we might otherwise have had." DOE is examining the possibility of using magnesium-ion instead of lithium-ion, for instance, which may prove to be a better means of storing power for later use. Battery storage research and development, he added is a high priority for the DOE as the technology is expected to be a "very important component" of the U.S. electricity generation mix in the coming years. The agency is also looking to more futuristic technology such as being able to beam power from one point to another without the use of wires. "Think about that," Brouillette said on the podcast. "Think about a world in which hurricanes matter perhaps a little bit less for the provision of electricity or the recovery from a major catastrophe like that. Those are some of the things we're thinking about at the DOE. And it's a very exciting place to be." Subscribe to Energy Evolution on Soundcloud to catch future episodes. (Photo: AP)

Liberty RoundTable Radio Show Hour 2 – 10/19/2019 * Limbaugh: Democrat House will NEVER vote to impeach Trump. * Rush: What if Trump’s acquitted. That’s the worst thing that could happen for them. * They want the accusations, innuendo and the secret testimony to continue. They want this to go on all next year. * Trump nominates Dan Brouillette to be the next secretary of the Department of Energy following the departure of Rick Perry. * Brouillette, New Energy Chief, A Familiar Role: Lobbyist. * Trump likes to claim he's draining the swamp. Increasingly, though, his cabinet is full of lobbyists. * Trump's rhetoric about draining the swamp, I Don't Think So! * A ProPublica and Columbia Journalism Investigations analysis this week found Mr. Trump brought in 281 former lobbyists since the start of the administration. * Endorsement From Trump Quiets Sen. Ben Sasse. * 'They don't always see eye to eye, but they've built a relationship where they work together when they agree and they wrestle hard when they don't. * Klayman suit targets Biden, son, campaign in YouTube shutdown. Larry Klayman, a former federal prosecutor and the founder of Judicial Watch and Freedom Watch, is suing Joe Biden and his 2020 campaign, Hunter Biden and and an official, accusing them of interfering with his Freedom Watch YouTube channel. * 250,000 students huddle in prayer on sports fields nationwide - 'Motivates, energizes, rejuvenates, and unites' - FaithWire. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Townhall Review – September 21, 2019 Hugh Hewitt is joined by Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette to discuss the attack on the Saudi oil fields. Dennis Prager talks with Mollie Hemingway about her book, “Justice on Trial” and the new unsubstantiated charges leveled against U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Seth Leibsohn and Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Jonathan Scruggs talk about a key religious freedom decision by the Arizona Supreme Court. Hugh Hewitt talks with Colorado Senator Cory Gardner about Democrats threatening U.S. energy independence. Dennis Prager and Civil War historian Allen Guelzo talk about failed reconstruction following the U.S. Civil War. Hugh Hewitt invites former Secretary of Defense General James Mattis to talk about his book, “Call Sign Chaos – Learning to Lead.” Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson talk with author and neuroscientist Judith Grisel about the neurological dangers of “vaping.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Brouillette is a senior and editorial photographer operating in the midwest with locations in both Omaha, NE and Sioux City, IA. Dan was born and raised in Iowa, and attended Iowa State University where he earned degrees in Psychology and Advertising. Later he left his midwest roots to pursue his dream of being a NYC based photographer where he had the chance to work for several magazines and companies such as ESPN, Time and The Wall Street Journal. He is best known for his lighting where he began to merge his lifestyle and fashion approach with his senior work and opened up LOOK Portrait in Omaha in 2013. Dan teaches and speaks on his lighting at workshops and conferences and helps break down lighting in a way that photographers are able to grasp easily.

Parents homeschool more than 135, 000 students in North Carolina. Nearly 102,000 more students attend private schools in the state. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies, analyzes recent growth in both of those numbers. Stoops assesses the significance for education policy in the state. Private-sector innovation has driven massive positive changes in the American energy industry. Recent tax and regulatory reforms should lead to even more growth in the nation’s energy sector. Dan Brouillette, deputy U.S. energy secretary, delivered that message recently during a speech in Raleigh for the Jesse Helms Center. Brouilette explains how American energy production affects the nation’s geopolitical position. A proposed constitutional amendment on North Carolina’s ballot this November would change the way the state fills vacancies for state judges. During a recent floor debate, senators spelled out the pros and cons of changing the current rules. State leaders will need to take more steps to shore up long-term funding for North Carolina’s State Health Plan. State Treasurer Dale Folwell describes recent steps his office has taken to help address the issue. Folwell explains why state policymakers need to take the issue seriously. North Carolina continues to pay out millions of dollars for an “expired” tax credit linked to renewable energy. Dan Way, Carolina Journal associate editor, recently reported the numbers. Way explains why taxpayers are still paying for a credit that’s been eliminated.

Parents homeschool more than 135, 000 students in North Carolina. Nearly 102,000 more students attend private schools in the state. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies, analyzes recent growth in both of those numbers. Stoops assesses the significance for education policy in the state. Private-sector innovation has driven massive positive changes in the American energy industry. Recent tax and regulatory reforms should lead to even more growth in the nation’s energy sector. Dan Brouillette, deputy U.S. energy secretary, delivered that message recently during a speech in Raleigh for the Jesse Helms Center. Brouilette explains how American energy production affects the nation’s geopolitical position. A proposed constitutional amendment on North Carolina’s ballot this November would change the way the state fills vacancies for state judges. During a recent floor debate, senators spelled out the pros and cons of changing the current rules. State leaders will need to take more steps to shore up long-term funding for North Carolina’s State Health Plan. State Treasurer Dale Folwell describes recent steps his office has taken to help address the issue. Folwell explains why state policymakers need to take the issue seriously. North Carolina continues to pay out millions of dollars for an “expired” tax credit linked to renewable energy. Dan Way, Carolina Journal associate editor, recently reported the numbers. Way explains why taxpayers are still paying for a credit that’s been eliminated.

On Thursday, April 19, 2018, CGEP celebrated its 5th anniversary and hosted the annual Columbia Global Energy Summit.  The half-day forum included keynote remarks, interviews and plenary conversations with senior energy sector leaders focused on key issues and questions at the intersection of energy policy, financial markets, the environment and geopolitics.  This is a recording of a keynote conversation between Dan Brouillette, Deputy Secretary, US Department of Energy, and Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, CGEP.