Podcasts about energy policies

The countdown to the upcoming midterm elections is on, and the debate over the economy, inflation, and cost of living is hotter than ever!

Text the show! We're not out of power. We're out of permission.America's innovators are building solar farms, gas plants, batteries, and new ways to harness geothermal energy. Meanwhile, projects wait years to connect—and the companies sending your electric bill keep asking for higher rates.Tonight on Common Sense with Chad Law: the bureaucratic bottleneck behind America's electricity debate, the monopoly hiding in the delivery charges, and why permission to raise your bill seems to come faster than permission to supply your power.From two innovators reinventing geothermal drilling in a New Hampshire barn to the electric cooperatives built by American farmers, there's a better question than “Which energy source should Washington pick?”What standard must a project meet, what will the process cost, and when will it get a yes or no?Set the standard. Publish the cost. Put a clock on it.CHAPTERS00:00 The Truth Behind Energy Supply02:06 The Bureaucratic Bottleneck06:35 The Clean Energy Debate12:58 The Geothermal Revolution: Innovation from a Barn15:04 The Power Monopoly: Who Really Controls Energy?16:55 Understanding Your Energy Bill: The Hidden Costs20:51 The Co-op Advantage: A Better Model for Energy23:11 The Evolution of Energy Regulation: From Monopoly to Innovation25:30 Reforming Energy Permitting: The Path to Progress32:58 Empowering Innovation: The Future of Energy in AmericaCALL OR TEXT THE SHOW252-CHAD-LAWQuestions, arguments, and disagreements welcome.BOOKS, NEWSLETTER & MOREhttps://chadparkerlaw.comFind The Price of Progress, start with the free Common Sense Conservative Manifesto, and sign up for The GAILY NEWS.CALL CONGRESS202-224-3121Ask your representative and both senators to finish permitting reform, stop shifting utility negligence costs onto customers, and give power projects a predictable yes or no.Subscribe to Common Sense with Chad Law.If you see us, share us. That's our whole marketing department.#Electricity #EnergyPolicy #PowerGrid #ElectricBills #PermittingReform

The Atlanta Fed just clocked a massive 5% economic growth rate alongside 57-year record low jobless claims, but major media outlets are staying silent!

The Atlanta Fed clocks a staggering 5% growth rate and 57-year low jobless claims, but big media stays quiet!

From 5% GDP growth and record low jobless claims to explosive intelligence briefings on Iran, China, and UK base plots—get the full breakdown!

Oil has been in the public eye with prices rising to over $100 a barrel, and there is currently no end in sight for the Iran war. Many analysts, though, were surprised that oil did not increase even more during the first six months of the war. The main reason appears to be the way China dramatically cut its imports of oil. Confluence Advisory Director Bill O'Grady joins Phil Adler to discuss whether China is likely to continue this behavior and how investors might respond.

Chris Murray is back and he welcomed in Sarah Wagoner is a Policy Analyst for Environmental and Energy Policy in the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at The Heritage Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJM is under pressure to overhaul how it makes decisions. The harder question is whether the market can reform itself, and what meaningful change would require. --- The PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electricity market, is under growing pressure to reform the way it makes decisions. FERC’s push for change follows years of mounting concern over PJM’s ability to respond to challenges ranging from electricity supply and rising costs to rapidly growing data-center demand. Those concerns have now culminated in a broader question: whether the way PJM is governed is itself making the market’s problems harder to solve, and whether PJM can reform that system from within. Seth Blumsack, director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy at Penn State University, explains how PJM makes decisions, why power is divided among its leadership, members and other stakeholders, and where that system can break down. He discusses the relatively limited role of states and consumers, how PJM compares with other regional electricity markets, and how much of its current predicament can really be blamed on governance. Blumsack also looks at FERC’s unusual effort to broker governance reform through mediation, the changes now being considered, and what may happen if PJM and its stakeholders cannot agree on a path forward. Related Content: Breaking Down or Charging Up? Local Political Repercussions from Clean-Energy Manufacturing Investments https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/breaking-down-or-charging-up-local-political-repercussions-from-clean-energy-manufacturing-investments/ Data Center Regulation (Or Not) in Pennsylvania: Part 1 https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/blog/data-center-regulation-or-not-in-pennsylvania-part-1/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know about the infamous reviewer two. They are late with their reviews, read our paper only halfway, unduly criticize our work, and make us cite their own mediocre work. What if we replaced reviewer two with an AI reviewer? They could be more friendly, developmental, consistent, knowledgeable, timely… and would take an enormous amount of service work off our shoulders. At ICIS2026 and ECIS2027, such an AI reviewer is being trialed already – would it not be timely to see how this technology would work in our journals? Would it not be nice if we took subjective and cognitive biases out of the review process? Then again—at what cost? Would we trade resource efficiency for epistemic heterogeneity? Would we see even more submissions and review load rather than less? We talk with Hemant Bhargava, Sarah Bana, and Zhe Zhang about their proposal to infuse AI reviewer agents into the scholarly peer review process. They modeled such a workflow and have several exciting ideas about how the future of the peer review process could be explored. References Bhargava, H. K., Bana, S. H., Zhang, Z., Brandimarte, L., Choudhary, V., Li, J. F., Loupos, P., & Zantedeschi, D. (2026). Fighting Fire with Fire: Infusing Artificial Intelligence into Peer Review to Sustain Quality Scholarship. Management Science, 72(9), 7381-7393. Bhargava, H. K., Brown, S. A., Ghose, A., Gupta, A., Leidner, D. E., & Wu, D. J. (2025). Exploring Generative AI's Impact on Research: Perspectives from Senior Scholars in Management Information Systems. ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems, 16(2), 1–9. Gartenberg, C., Hasan, S., Murray, A., & Pierce, L. (2026). More Versus Better: Artificial Intelligence, Incentives, and the Emerging Crisis in Peer Review. Organization Science, 37(3), 795–812. Sorrell, S. (2009). Jevons' Paradox Revisited: The Evidence for Backfire From Improved Energy Efficiency. Energy Policy, 37(4), 1456–1469. European Parliament. (2023). EU AI Act: First Regulation on Artificial Intelligence. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/headlines/society/20230601STO93804/eu-ai-act-first-regulation-on-artificial-intelligence. WORTH 2027: 2nd Workshop On Responsible TecH, https://sites.google.com/arizona.edu/worth. Russo, G., Ribeiro, M. H., Davidson, T. R., Veselovsky, V., & West, R. (2025). The AI Review Lottery: Widespread AI-Assisted Peer Reviews Boost Paper Scores and Acceptance Rates. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 9(7), 1–28. Ho, S. Y., Recker, J., Tan, C.-W., Vance, A., & Zhang, H. (2023). MISQ Special Issue on Registered Reports. MIS Quarterly, https://misq.umn.edu/call_for_papers/registered-reports.

Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how decisions in Washington shape the tools you use on your farm. This week, Brownfield's Carah Hart talks with Scott Irwin at the University of Illinois about record-high diesel prices, what's driving them, and how biofuels policy could help ease costs at the pump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a shocking development that has radio hosts and political commentators buzzing, the State Department has approved UN General Assembly visas for top Iranian officials—including President Masoud Pezeshkian! We break down the high-stakes controversy, the outrage over foreign plot threats, and a wild, bold proposal to turn the tables at the airport. Plus, Dr. Steve Nail weighs in on South Carolina's $1.8B surplus and gas tax debates, alongside a breakdown of the Senate showdown over big tech AI data center energy costs!

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat, host Stu Turley and energy industry expert Rey Trevino tackle the perfect storm facing America's energy sector. With diesel prices hitting record highs, critical refineries offline, and geopolitical tensions threatening global oil supplies, the hosts dissect nine major energy stories that reveal how decades of regulatory missteps and policy failures have created a cascading crisis. From the Midwest refinery collapse to California's self-inflicted energy disaster, from Federal Reserve blunders to Iranian cyber threats, this conversation exposes the complex web of decisions—and indecisions—that have left the nation vulnerable. Whether you're concerned about fuel costs, grid reliability, or America's long-term energy security, this episode provides essential context on why energy dominance must start at home.1. U.S. Diesel & Fuel CrisisThe episode opens with the critical diesel shortage affecting the nation. Key points include:National retail diesel prices hitting all-time highs near $6.40/gallonCalifornia diesel prices exceeding $8.30/gallon due to state regulationsThe Exxon Mobil Joliet refinery in Illinois remaining offline after a power outage, exacerbating supply issuesDistillate inventory problems, particularly on the U.S. East Coast2. Refinery Capacity & Regional DisparitiesDiscussion of refinery utilization across different PAD (Petroleum Administration for Defense) regions:Midwest refineries running at 100% capacityCalifornia's policy-driven energy costs creating a competitive disadvantageSeven of California's refineries slated to closeThe need for $10-100 million in repairs per refinery nationwide3. Federal Reserve Policy MistakesCriticism of the Fed's recent rate hike:Treating a supply shock as a demand problemHistorical parallels to 1973 and 1997-99 recessions triggered by similar policy errorsConcerns about triggering another recession4. Russian Sanctions & Global Oil MarketsComplex geopolitical energy implications:Russia's oil supply to China and South KoreaProposed sanctions potentially disrupting global refining capacityImpact on Ukraine-Russia peace negotiationsThe need to delay sanctions to address the domestic diesel crisis5. Oil & Gas Permitting DisparitiesStark differences in regulatory environments:Texas: 4 days to obtain drilling permits, 3,232 permits issuedColorado: 450 days for permits, only 335 permits issuedCalifornia: 1,853 permits but severe regulatory barriersImpact on oil production despite high oil prices ($100+ WTI)6. Renewable Energy & Subsidy IssuesEurope's largest independent solar operator declaring bankruptcySubsidy programs ending, creating market instabilityComparison of environmental liabilities between renewables and oil/gas7. Iran Cyber Threats & Maritime SecurityIranian hacking attempts on oil tankers approaching U.S. coastlinesU.S. Coast Guard and FBI boarding a crude carrier in the Gulf of MexicoConcerns about American maritime security and shipbuilding capacity8. Canada's Energy Policy & Economic ImpactCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's negotiations with ChinaJob losses in Canadian manufacturing (81,800 already lost)Critical importance of Canadian oil sands to U.S. energy securityWithout Canadian oil, U.S. diesel prices could reach $12/gallon9. Power Grid Strain & Energy InfrastructureHeat waves stressing North American power grids for 100+ million peopleNatural gas providing 40% of U.S. grid powerERCOT (Texas grid) near-miss blackout incidentFive-year wait times for new gas turbinesRecommendations for backup power systems10. Global Food Security20% of world's grain sourced from Black Sea regionUkraine-Russia conflict disrupting grain supplies through drone strikesThe podcast emphasizes that these interconnected energy challenges stem from 50+ years of poor policy decisions and regulatory overreach, particularly in states like California and Colorado, which are driving up consumer costs and reducing domestic production capacity.At Energy News Beat, we Make Appendices Great Again.Check out the World's Greatest Podcast Show Notes at EnergyNewsBeat.co or EnergyNewsBeat.com, and the Energy News Beat Substack at: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling, and we use their tools for the Energy News Beat weekly Rig Reports: https://welldatabase.com/Also entering Sponsor Rey Trevino, Pecos Operating https://pecos.energy/

Virginia delegate Chris Runion talks with Rich about why energy prices keep rising in Virginia and across the country.

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Largely due to Donald Trump's energy policies, electricity bills are climbing across the country. But according to conservative energy advocate David Jenkins, much of what Americans are being told about renewable energy in order to protect the fossil fuel industry simply doesn't hold up.In this episode of Lean to the Left, Jenkins, president of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship, challenges some of the most common myths surrounding solar, wind, fossil fuels, and the reliability of America's power grid. He argues that renewable energy is no longer the expensive, unreliable alternative critics often portray—and that in many cases, it is now cheaper than coal and natural gas.Jenkins also sharply criticizes Trump administration energy policies, including the cancellation of offshore wind projects and efforts to keep aging coal plants operating. He says those decisions can force utilities to rely on electricity that costs far more to produce, with the added expense ultimately landing on customers.The discussion also explores:Why wind and solar helped stabilize the Texas grid during extreme weather;How battery storage has changed the renewable-energy equation;Why some utility commissions may be protecting corporate profits instead of consumers;How fossil-fuel interests help fuel misinformation about renewables and electric vehicles;Why Jenkins believes conservation and responsible energy policy are fundamentally conservative values;What consumers can do when utility rates keep rising.Jenkins argues that the energy debate should not be about ideology.“There is no red or blue or right or left energy. Energy's just energy.”And right now, he says, renewables often make the most economic sense.Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship works on energy, conservation, public lands, and wildlife issues. Learn more at ConservativeStewards.org.Chapters00:00 Energy Bills and Renewables01:28 Meet David Jenkins01:36 Conservative Stewardship Roots02:48 Myths About Reliability05:07 Climate Change Reality Check07:35 Trump Cancels Wind Projects10:03 Coal Orders Raise Costs13:31 Utility Commissions and Rate Hikes15:27 Renewables Now Cheaper17:32 Fossil Fuel Misinformation Machine18:33 How Conservatives Fight Back21:32 Get Involved and Closing ThoughtsSubscribe to Lean to the Left for conversations that challenge political spin and dig into the issues affecting our lives, our democracy, and our wallets.

What happens when a country embraces socialism—and could America be heading down the same road? Tudor Dixon is joined by Manhattan Institute fellow and Venezuela native Daniel Di Martino, who shares firsthand insight into how socialism transformed his homeland and why he sees warning signs emerging in the United States. Di Martino explains why he believes Americans still have time to avoid Venezuela’s mistakes, but warns about rising government spending, debt, nationalization, and politicians promising increasingly expensive government programs. Tudor and Daniel also tackle the battle over AI and data centers, including fears over electricity and water usage, whether data centers could actually lower property taxes and revitalize struggling communities, and why moratoriums could drive billions of dollars in investment elsewhere. Di Martino argues that America’s competition with China makes winning the AI and energy race even more critical. Plus, they discuss Venezuela’s oil industry, America’s energy future, Marco Rubio’s record on Venezuela, and why Di Martino believes JD Vance is likely to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2028—even though he personally sees strengths in Rubio’s experience and consistency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of a conversation on California water, laying out the combination of projects he believes could substantially increase supplies for farms, communities and cities. Ring began with one of the issues discussed in Part 1: dredging the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. He argued sediment removal could improve the Delta's ability to move water while also reducing flood risk. Ring also pointed to research suggesting the turbidity created by dredging can provide smaller fish with protection from predators. But dredging is only one piece of his proposed water strategy. Asked what he would do if given the opportunity to reshape California water policy, Ring outlined a combination of desalination, additional storage and new methods of moving water from the Delta during wet years. He proposed developing roughly 500,000 acre-feet per year of seawater desalination capacity in Southern California and pursuing what he described as “fish-friendly Delta diversions” capable of capturing more water during heavy rainfall. Storage would also play a major role. Ring called for completing Sites Reservoir, building Temperance Flat Reservoir, adding other off-stream storage and raising Shasta Dam by at least 18 feet. He said the Shasta expansion alone could add approximately 600,000 acre-feet of storage. Ring also argued that California could make desalination considerably more affordable by reducing regulatory and construction costs. He estimated that, with lower construction and electricity costs, desalinated water could become much more competitive with existing treated-water supplies. Beyond new construction, Ring said better weather forecasting could allow reservoir operators to capture more water with infrastructure California already has. He said improved forecasting technology, coupled with changes in operating procedures and faster information sharing, could help the state retain additional supplies during wet periods. For agriculture, Ring argued the stakes extend well beyond individual farms. He said replacing productive farmland with solar development cannot replicate the economic activity, employment and food production generated by California's agricultural economy. “The solution is to save our farm economy,” Ring said. Listen to Part 2 of the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of Water and Energy Policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 1 of a two-part conversation about California water and the infrastructure he believes the state needs to better prepare for both drought and flooding. Ring focused first on sediment buildup in the San Joaquin River and South Delta, warning that a future period of heavy rain could overwhelm the system. He pointed to the major flooding of 1997 and argued conditions could be worse today because meaningful sediment removal has not occurred in decades. His concern isn't limited to flooded farmland. Ring said breached levees could mix contaminants with floodwater and potentially disrupt the ability to move water into California's aqueduct system for an extended period. “The point is, if we don't dredge that Delta, the South Delta, we're going to have flooding that's going to make 1997 look like nothing,” Ring said. The discussion then turned to California's broader water storage system. Ring pointed to proposals including expanding Shasta Lake, constructing Auburn Dam and revisiting Temperance Flat as examples of infrastructure that could capture more water during wet years. He argued additional storage will become even more important if California faces longer stretches of dry weather interrupted by exceptionally wet winters. Groundwater recharge is another piece of the equation. Ring acknowledged that California has made progress in allowing farmers to use floodwater to recharge aquifers, but said permitting and other barriers still make the process unnecessarily difficult. Ring also discussed desalination, arguing that coastal production could reduce the amount of water Southern California needs to import, potentially leaving more supplies available for agriculture and the Delta. He pointed to desalination projects elsewhere in the world and blamed California's regulatory costs for making similar projects considerably more expensive in the state. Throughout the interview, Ring's central argument was that California needs to focus more heavily on infrastructure capable of capturing, storing and moving water when it is available. The conversation with Ring continues in Part 2. Listen to Part 1 of the full interview below or on your favorite podcast app.

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette joins Lisa Boothe to break down the rapidly changing global energy landscape and how President Trump is using America’s energy strength as an economic and geopolitical weapon. Brouillette explains how U.S. oil and gas production has weakened the power of traditional energy cartels, how the war with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping global oil markets, and why new pipelines could dramatically reduce Iran’s leverage over one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. He also examines President Trump’s major Venezuela oil deal, what access to Venezuela’s massive reserves could mean for the United States, and why Americans shouldn’t expect it to bring immediate relief at the gas pump. With gas prices reaching seasonal record highs, Brouillette discusses whether prices could fall before the midterm elections, America’s strained refining capacity, and why greater domestic energy infrastructure may be critical to lowering costs over the long term. Lisa and Brouillette also explore the bigger geopolitical picture—including Russia, China, Iran, Venezuela, and how American energy dominance could give the United States greater leverage over its adversaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hormuz crisis tests China’s energy security while highlighting its growing clean-tech advantage. ---The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war between the U.S. and Iran has disrupted about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows, driving up energy costs around the world. Yet China, the world’s largest energy consumer and oil importer, has so far weathered the disruption with relatively little economic impact. Strategic stockpiles, alternative fossil fuel supplies, and domestic energy resources have all contributed to China’s resilience, while clean energy and electrification have played a more limited role. Scott Moore, a Faculty Fellow with the Kleinman Center and Director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses what the Hormuz crisis reveals about China’s energy strategy and its position as the world’s dominant clean-energy manufacturer. He also explores how the crisis could accelerate global demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles, and argues that the United States needs a new approach to Chinese clean-energy technologies if it hopes to compete in a future in which critical energy supply chains are increasingly concentrated in China. Scott Moore is a Faculty Fellow with the Kleinman Center and Director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania. Related Content: Breaking Down or Charging Up? Local Political Repercussions from Clean-Energy Manufacturing Investments. https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/breaking-down-or-charging-up-local-political-repercussions-from-clean-energy-manufacturing-investments/ When Geopolitics Disrupts Energy Systems https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/podcast/when-geopolitics-disrupts-energy-systems/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you Gloria J. Maloney, RuleofLawRules, LBW, Do U Lie, Bobby K, and many others for tuning into my live video!* On Labor Day, Mamdani Announces First-of-Its-Kind ‘Office of Worker Power' in NYC: “We're setting it up to help workers organize in an economy where more and more is stacked against them.” [More]* Far-Right Alternative for Germany Thanks Elon Musk After Regional Election Win: “The far-right rampage is not slowing down, but accelerating instead.” [More]* The New Red Scare Is a Dangerous Distraction From the GOP's Failures: The attempt to revive the McCarthyist witch hunts of yesteryear is, at its core, a reaction to the working class rightfully demanding its fair share of the economic pie. [More]* Trump Official Denies Stealing Venezuela's Oil One Hour After Boasting Country is ‘Forced to Work' With US: “We have a lot of leverage over Venezuela. We control the sale of oil outside of their country,” said US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. What would America do if China took its oil because its proceeds were not going to the American coffers but to the corporate parasites that extract it? Even as there are ample oil supplies, prices keep going up. [More][WP-ROUTING]Site: PoliticsDoneRight.comCategory: KPFT ShowsPubDate: 2026-09-08T06:00:00Tags: Zohran Mamdani, Office of Worker Power, Worker Power, Labor Unions, Union Organizing, New York City, Julie Su, Working Class, Workers Rights, Economic Justice, Elon Musk, Alternative for Germany, AfD, Germany, German Politics, Far Right, Fascism, Billionaire Power, Oligarchy, New Red Scare, McCarthyism, Republican Party, GOP, Democratic Socialism, Economic Inequality, Corporate Power, Donald Trump, Chris Wright, Venezuela, Venezuelan Oil, Oil Industry, US Foreign Policy, US Imperialism, Energy Policy, Political Economy, Labor Movement, Politics Done Right, KPFT, KPFT 90.1 FM To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Lisa Boothe is joined by Will Hild, executive director of Consumers’ Research, for a deep dive into the growing backlash against data centers and the massive infrastructure buildout powering America’s digital economy and artificial intelligence boom. Hild argues that Big Tech helped create its own political problem by failing to explain how essential data centers are to everyday life—and by ignoring legitimate concerns from the communities where these facilities are being built. He breaks down questions surrounding electricity prices, water consumption, noise, development and the impact on local communities, while explaining why he believes many fears surrounding modern data centers are overstated. Lisa and Will also examine allegations of Chinese influence operations targeting the American debate over AI and energy policy, as well as Hild’s argument that elements of the ESG movement have shifted their focus toward opposing data-center development. They discuss how distrust of Big Tech following years of censorship, deplatforming and corporate political activism has helped fuel resistance to the industry’s latest expansion. Plus, Hild explains the potential upside for communities that welcome data centers, including a larger tax base, infrastructure investment and potentially lower property taxes. He makes the case that America can expand the digital infrastructure needed to compete in the AI era—but that companies must once again recognize that the consumer comes first.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heritage Foundation Executive Vice President Derrick Morgan analyzes the strategic implications of the U.S. crude oil agreement with Venezuela. Morgan explains how heavy Venezuelan crude matches U.S. Gulf Coast refinery capabilities, providing a reliable alternative to Canadian imports while aiding efforts to rebuild the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He also highlights Secretary Sean Duffy and Secretary Markwayne Mullin shutting down 110 commercial trucking schools over English proficiency violations following testimony from victim advocate Marcus Coleman. For energy policy analysis and research, visit The Heritage Foundation. Listen to The Marc Cox Morning Show live on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy App!

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing interviews Erica Perryman, Vice President of Communications, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), about the impact of the Congressional Review Act and the Renewable Fuel Standard regulations on the U.S. energy sector. The discussion explores how these policies affect fuel costs, supply chains and national security.

Meet Eric Conroy, running for Congress in Ohio. In this episode of the Energy News Beat podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Eric Conroy, an ex-CIA case officer and U.S. Air Force veteran running for Congress in Ohio's District 1. With over 14 years of combined service in military intelligence and covert operations across war zones in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe, Conroy brings a unique perspective to his campaign for a competitive House seat in the Cincinnati area. The conversation covers his path to public service, his recent endorsement from President Trump, and his vision for addressing critical issues facing Southwest Ohio—from election integrity and energy policy to economic competitiveness and congressional reform. Throughout the discussion, Conroy emphasizes the importance of affordable domestic energy, strong infrastructure, and bringing fresh leadership to Capitol Hill, while Turley probes his positions on oil and gas drilling, term limits, and how he plans to approach legislation as a common-sense conservative alternative to the incumbent.Reach out to Eric on his Website and donate - we need all of our great American First Vets winning and doing what is right for the American people. https://ericconroy.com/1. Congressional Campaign & Political BackgroundEric Conroy discusses his campaign for Congress in Ohio District 1 (Cincinnati area), which is a competitive 53% Republican district. He emphasizes the importance of this seat in potentially determining House control and introduces his opposition to incumbent Greg Landsman, whom he characterizes as a "radical leftist."2. Military & Intelligence ServiceConroy shares his extensive background as a 7-year Air Force intelligence officer (working in special operations) and 7-year CIA case officer. He discusses his deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, Okinawa, Japan, and Eastern Europe, where his role involved recruiting sources in war zones.3. Election Integrity & Voting SecurityA significant portion focuses on election security, including the SAVE Act and voter ID requirements. Conroy highlights that over 70% of Americans (including Democrats) support voter ID laws, and criticizes the inconsistency of requiring IDs for shopping but not voting.4. Energy Policy & Oil & Gas DrillingThis is a central theme given the podcast's focus. Conroy strongly advocates for:Domestic oil and gas drilling as critical to economic competitivenessCheap, affordable energy as essential for manufacturing and economic successLong-term energy planning combined with short-term economic reliefForeign policy considerations related to energy security (Venezuela, Iran, Iraq)5. Economic Policy & Domestic IssuesDiscussion includes tax cuts, regulatory streamlining, small business support, and infrastructure development—particularly relevant to Ohio's role as a logistics hub.6. Congressional Committee PrioritiesConroy expresses interest in serving on committees focused on small business and transportation/infrastructure, reflecting Ohio's economic needs.7. Term Limits & Congressional ReformHe advocates for term limits to bring fresh ideas to Congress and criticizes career politicians who remain in office too long or use their positions for personal financial gain.8. Voter Engagement & Civic ParticipationThe podcast emphasizes the importance of informed, educated citizens voting and participating in democracy, particularly appealing to veterans and patriotic Americans.A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling, and we use their tools for the Energy News Beat weekly Rig Reports: https://welldatabase.com/Also entering Sponsor Rey Trevino, Pecos Operating https://pecos.energy/

Text the show! California's tire controversy looks like another weird California story.Chad argues it's something much more important.This episode follows one tire regulation backward through the system that produced it: appointed commissioners, decades-old laws, regulatory modeling, industry stakeholders, appliance standards, rising energy costs, and agencies whose authority can continue long after the political moment that created them disappears.But this isn't an anti-regulation rant.California's successful fight against smog provides the counterexample: regulation can work spectacularly when the problem is identifiable, the result is measurable, and the public can see what it received in return. The harder question is what happens to the agency after it succeeds. Chad also examines why industry support doesn't necessarily prove a regulation benefits consumers, why modeled savings can create misleading regulatory scoreboards, and why California matters even if you live 2,000 miles away.Because the basic model — lawmakers establish a goal, delegate implementation to appointed regulators, and move on — exists across America.Chad closes with a simple three-question test you can use the next time a regulation hits your wallet, business, industry, or community:Who voted for it? When was the underlying law passed? And what did they actually measure?Plus: your questions and pushback in After Hours.Understand more. Laugh more. Fear less.

Willie Phillips is the former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and now a partner at Holland & Knight. During his time at FERC, Phillips helped lead major reforms to transmission planning and the electric grid's interconnection process. He now advises the companies and utilities he once regulated, giving him a unique perspective on how developers can navigate the regulatory system. In this episode of Inevitable, Phillips explains how FERC works, what companies routinely get wrong when engaging with regulators, and why early participation and pre-filing conversations can dramatically improve the odds of success. He also breaks down the Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron doctrine and how his team designed Order 1920 around reliability and existing legal precedent. The conversation then turns to the bigger challenge facing the U.S. grid: rapidly growing electricity demand from AI, data centers, electrification, and industrial activity. Phillips argues that the grid was not built for this moment and that the country needs faster, more coordinated planning while preserving the role of states and regional authorities. Finally, Phillips discusses large loads, behind-the-meter generation, vertically integrated utilities, and the possibility that hyperscalers could become major power generators. He argues that regulators, utilities, and technology companies have an opportunity to work together to build the infrastructure needed for the next era of the American economy. Episode recorded on July 29, 2026 (Published on August 25, 2026). In this episode, we cover:  (0:00) An overview of FERC and Willie Phillips's career (6:31) How companies can successfully navigate the FERC process (9:07) What overturning Chevron means for federal regulators (12:00) Order 1920 and the need for long-term transmission planning (13:35) Reforming the interconnection queue (15:39) How FERC navigated legal uncertainty around grid reform (17:29) Why America needs to “do big things” with the electric grid (20:42) FERC, states, and the future of grid planning (23:33) America's energy infrastructure race with China (25:02) Why large loads are transforming the grid (27:07) A 21st-century economy running on 20th-century rules (28:18) FERC's approach to accelerating large-load interconnections (30:15) Why reliability, affordability, sustainability, and speed matter (31:30) The jurisdictional questions around large loads (33:06) Organized markets vs. vertically integrated utilities (37:40) Reliability, affordability, and the value of invisible infrastructure (40:35) Behind-the-meter generation and co-location (43:17) Could hyperscalers become major power generators? (44:09) Turning hyperscalers into partners in building the grid (46:09) Why the energy transition needs the voice of investors and innovators Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

For the month of August, we’re highlighting episodes from the 2025-2026 season of Energy Policy Now. We’ll be back with new content, and a new season, on September the 8th. John Helveston of George Washington University discusses why a U.S. pullback from China on EVs is risky, and why engagement could strengthen America’s auto industry. --- China has rapidly become the center of global EV innovation, producing cars that are cheaper, faster to develop, and increasingly competitive in international markets. The United States, by contrast, is pulling back, eliminating incentives and pursuing policies that distance the country from China just as the global EV transition accelerates. George Washington University’s John Helveston, whose work focuses on global EV markets and China’s manufacturing system, argues that this course risks sidelining the U.S. from the technologies and supply chains shaping the automotive future. On the podcast, he explains why a more pragmatic approach that protects national security and workers while engaging with China’s central role in the EV ecosystem may be essential for America’s long-term position in the global auto industry. John Helveston is an associate professor in the department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at George Washington University. Related Content Electric Vehicle Penetration and Urban Spatial Restructuring: A Case Study of Beijing with Geospatial Machine Learning https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/electric-vehicle-penetration-and-urban-spatial-restructuring-a-case-study-of-beijing-with-geospatial-machine-learning/ Battling for Batteries: Li-Ion Policy and Supply Chain Dynamics in the U.S. and China https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/battling-for-batteries-li-ion-policy-and-supply-chain-dynamics-in-the-u-s-and-china/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choose your portuguese driver, social security controversy & US praises Portugal energy policyOn Thursday 20th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports the launch of VLOZ, a new Portuguese ride-hailing app in Lisbon, Porto and Setúbal that lets passengers choose their specific driver.Other headlines include Chega leader André Ventura pushing for a lower retirement age in the 2027 budget talks and threatening elections while criticising the latest Social Security report, ongoing debates on the urgency and timeline of Social Security reform, and the United States praising Portugal's efforts to strengthen energy sovereignty and renewable energy (including a recent 13.7% stake acquisition involving REN).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

If you have heard negative things about solar power, you might be asking yourself are solar lights eco-friendly, or not? We look at solar lights' environmental impact (from manufacturing to disposal), whether or not you can recycle solar lights, if solar lights cause pollution, and more.Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, send your support! SourcesGreen Home Systems (company): https://greenhomesystems.com/ Home & Gardens: https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/are-solar-lights-eco-friendlyInternational Energy Agency (IEA) on solar PV: https://www.iea.org/reports/solar-pv-global-supply-chains/executive-summary IEA on critical minerals: https://www.iea.org/reports/the-role-of-critical-minerals-in-clean-energy-transitions/executive-summary Renewable Energy Journal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0960148124014757 Conservation Law Foundation: https://www.clf.org/blog/the-truth-about-carbon-footprints/ Kleinman Center for Energy Policy: https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/impact-of-solar-lighting-kits-on-the-lives-of-the-poor/ Harvard study in Uganda: https://healthybuildings.hsph.harvard.edu/cleaner-air-changes-more-than-lungs-findings-from-rural-uganda/ Climate Brief's 16 misleading myths about solar power: https://interactive.carbonbrief.org/factcheck/solar/index.html Solar Magazine: https://solarmagazine.com/sustainable-solar-lighting-for-the-garden/ Forbes, Best Outdoor Solar Lights: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/the-best-outdoor-solar-lights/ Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyactInstagram: @greeningupmyactFacebook: Greening Up My ActEmail us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.comYouTube: Greening Up My Act

For the month of August, we’re highlighting episodes from the 2025-2026 season of Energy Policy Now. We’ll be back with new content, and a new season, on September the 8th. An economic sociologist discusses the growing heat dangers facing last-mile delivery drivers, and why federal protections remain stalled. --- E-commerce has transformed the way goods move through the American economy, driving unprecedented growth in parcel deliveries and intensifying competition among major carriers and the U.S. Postal Service. Yet this push for speed and volume now unfolds amid longer, more intense heat waves, exposing the nation’s roughly 1.5 million delivery drivers to climate-driven temperature extremes that pose growing risks on their routes. In this episode, economic sociologist and Kleinman Center faculty fellow Steve Viscelli discusses how rising heat intersects with the structure of the delivery industry. He describes the job conditions that can leave drivers vulnerable, from demanding routes to the use of monitoring technologies that encourage workers to stay on pace even when temperatures climb. Viscelli looks at the policy landscape that shapes these conditions, explains why federal heat protections for workers have been slow to materialize, and how this reality affects drivers’ day-to-day experience. He also points to steps some states are taking to set their own standards to address hotter and more demanding delivery seasons. Steve Viscelli is an economic and political sociologist at the University of Pennsylvania and a faculty fellow with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Related Content: Energy System Planning: New Models for Accelerating Decarbonization https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/energy-system-planning-new-models-for-accelerating-decarbonization/ Who Buys Down the Risk When Federal Funding Recedes? https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/blog/who-buys-down-the-risk-when-federal-funding-recedes/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIVE this Sunday at 8 PM UK time!   The Amish Inquisition welcomes back Marcus Gibson — author, journalist, and outspoken critic of the mainstream climate narrative — for a deep dive into “The Climate Change Myth.” Marcus has given talks at the Oxford Union, written for major outlets, and faced cancellation after challenging the orthodoxy on climate science and energy policy. His work explores how media bias, political agendas, and flawed data have shaped public perception — and what that means for the future of energy, industry, and free speech. Expect a conversation covering:

Solar and wind power is growing worldwide, but so is electricity consumption: as a result, renewables are often only added to the energy mix, rather than replacing fossil fuels. Reducing energy demand would make net zero more achievable, but it recieves far less attention than decarbonisation efforts. This may be due to a perception that managing energy demand would be politically unpopular, requiring governments to make radical interventions into people's lifestyles and spending. Oliver Broad, Senior Research Fellow at University College London, tells Alasdair that such fears are unfounded. His team's research found that the UK could reduce energy demand by 52% without new tech or overly disruptive societal change, and has worked with policymakers and public focus groups to demonstrate political acceptability. Further reading: 'Policymakers and academics envision energy demand reductions beyond typical policies in the United Kingdom', Nature Energy, 2025'Policymaker-led scenarios and public dialogue facilitate energy demand analysis for net-zero futures', Nature Energy, 2025'Energy demand reduction options for meeting national zero-emission targets in the United Kingdom', Nature Energy, 2022'Real people or "economic processing units"? The limited understanding of people's roles in energy and climate governance', Energy Research & Social Science, 2022'A low energy demand scenario for meeting the 1.5 °C target and sustainable development goals without negative emission technologies', Nature Energy, 2018'Invisible energy policies: A new agenda for energy demand reduction', Energy Policy, 2018Send us Fan MailFind all our latest investigations, features and interviews at www.landclimate.org

Connecticut's political debate—especially around energy policy—has become overly partisan and driven by political rhetoric rather than technical expertise. We spoke with our energy expert on the show, Bryson Hull, who has studied and worked in the energy field for 25 years, about what is at the core of the problem with our energy prices in the state. Hull is also the Deputy Northeast Director for the Consumer Energy Alliance.Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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The modern agricultural system delivers an extraordinary abundance and variety of food at relatively low cost, thanks in part to abundant and affordable energy. Can those benefits be preserved without creating unacceptable exposure to disruption? --- Recent disruptions to food and energy markets have drawn renewed attention to the links between agriculture, energy, and global trade. Fertilizer production, transportation networks, and global supply chains all rely on abundant and affordable energy. Bernhard Dalheimer, an expert on agricultural market shocks and an assistant professor of macroeconomics and trade in Purdue University’s Department of Agricultural Economics, explores how energy shapes modern agriculture through transportation, fertilizer, and biofuels, and how disruptions move through agricultural systems in different ways across regions and economies. He also examines one of the central challenges facing modern agriculture: how to maintain the benefits of highly interconnected agricultural and energy systems while reducing their exposure to disruption. Dalheimer explores the role diversification can play in reducing risk while preserving the benefits that abundant energy and global trade have made possible. Related Content The Energy-Agriculture Nexus: A Multi-Year Research and Policy Agenda https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/the-energy-agriculture-nexus-a-multi-year-research-and-policy-agenda/ Climate Change and Migration in Central America: Evidence from New Environmental Event Data https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/climate-change-and-migration-in-central-america-evidence-from-new-environmental-event-data/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Text the show! Originally aired February 17, 2026.This week's Best Of episode begins with a confession that usually surprises people:I drive an electric Hummer.That doesn't make me less conservative.It actually reinforces one of my core beliefs.People don't reject innovation—they reject being told what they're supposed to like.In this episode, we separate technology from politics and examine how mandates, subsidies, and political messaging have transformed a consumer product into a cultural battlefield.The conversation explores: Why coercion creates resistance  How markets drive better innovation than mandates  The history of energy transitions  California's energy contradictions  Why consumer freedom produces better outcomes than political planning This isn't really an episode about electric vehicles.It's an episode about liberty.

Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – New York families face rising energy bills, housing costs, and government spending that pushes opportunity out of reach. James Corell argues for reliable nuclear power, practical homeownership incentives, fiscal discipline, and leadership that protects taxpayers while restoring affordability, stability, and hope for young residents across the state and future generations...

My fellow pro-growth/progress/abundance Up Wingers in America and around the world:What problem does a data-center moratorium solve, exactly? As these warehouse-sized supercomputers face growing public backlash, they're blamed for higher electricity bills and strains on the power grid—all while failing to provide enough jobs or tax revenue. But are they actually the problem, or are they exposing problems that have existed for years in America's electrical grid?Today on Faster, Please!—The Podcast, I am joined by Shuting Pomerleau, the director of energy and environmental policy at the American Action Forum, where she studies electricity markets and energy policy.We discuss New York's controversial decision to pause construction of large data centers, whether AI is really driving up electricity prices, the economic benefits of data centers, who should pay for expanding the grid, and how states should respond to growing demand for power.In This Episode:* New York's Data Center Slowdown (0:16)* Dealing with Demand (7:09)* What is the Right Step Forward? (14:24)* Who is Paying Up? (19:27)* Can Regulation Fend Off Data Center Growth? (23:39)* Where Do Data Centers Go from Here (27:44)A lightly edited transcript of our conversation will appear in my Week in Review issue on Saturday. (Another option is using the Substack auto transcript function.)But here are some edited highlights from the chat:On New York's data center moratorium…My concern is that pausing this will send a very strong signal to investors, data centers and developers, a very chilling signal saying, “you're not really welcome here.” This is such a fast-moving space. One year is actually a lot of time.On what's really driving electricity price increases…What has been really driving the electricity increases mostly in the residential sector is the local distribution system—the maintenance, repairs, upgrades that cost a lot of money. It was almost like a coincidence with the AI data center boom and the sentiment against AI. We see that in electricity prices, but if you look into the real price level changes, it's still quite flat both at the state level and across the country.On the policy challenge of funding AI infrastructure…What is a fair share? That is a question that has always been on my mind. The data centers are not all sitting there across the country doing their own thing separate from the remaining population. They're providing digital services and great services for us, you and me, using AI. So, what is a fair share? How can they pay exactly how much they use?On the economic benefits of data centers…The opposition to AI data centers is probably one of the biggest pieces of misinformation out there. The right way to look at it is these are businesses that are paying taxes; they're paying property taxes. If you look at Loudoun County, about 90% of the county's operating budget comes from data centers.On whether regulation can slow the AI data center boom…I think of the AI data center boom in the United States as a fast-moving train. It's going to move; it's going to happen. I think the New York States moratorium, some of the local opposition across the countries may slow down some of the application of development, but not very significantly. I think what will have a material impact on the pace of AI data center development is all the discussion about who's paying for it.On what needs to happen with data centers…First, permitting reform. It will alleviate the burden off of a lot of people's minds, and a lot of stakeholders' minds. Two is, we really need some reform in our grid, in terms of interconnection. I would say interconnection is your keyword, both on the generation side, connecting to generation sources and to large load customers.On sale everywhere: The Conservative Futurist: How To Create the Sci-Fi World We Were Promised This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fasterplease.substack.com/subscribe

State Rep. Joe D'Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Rep. Josh Kail. Discussion centers on Energy Policy and development in PA.

It's been a heat-wave summer this year, with triple-digit temperatures striking the U.S. and Europe. Americans used more electricity than ever to keep cool, but the U.S. power grid met the challenge, supported by clean energy. New York becomes the first state to ban AI data centers. Could Massachusetts be next? And is your free-range cat chomping on more than birds and mice? It's our environmental news roundtable!

The Green Party is promising a major shake up of New Zealand's electricity market, unveiling a policy it says will cut household power bills, boost renewable energy and improve energy security. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to John Campbell.

As New York Times climate reporter Lisa Friedman moves to the UK to become the newspaper's London-based energy correspondent with responsibility for covering Europe and the Middle East., she speaks with host Robert Stavins to discuss the challenges of covering energy and climate policy during Trump 2.0 and the issues she expects to cover while based overseas.

Geopower, Energy Realpolitik with Todd Royal – Energy should be judged the same way. Not by press releases. Not by theoretical capacity. Not by the number of panels installed, turbines erected, or dollars appropriated. The question is much simpler: Did the system deliver abundant, reliable, and affordable energy while reducing fossil-fuel consumption?

In this episode, energy policy expert Erik Olson joins Madelyn O'Farrell to unpack how surging electricity demand from AI and data centers is colliding with an aging, slow-moving U.S. grid and regulatory system. They discuss why today's load growth is comparable to the 1970s air conditioning boom, the challenges utilities face in integrating massive, fast-moving data center projects, and the financial risks of overbuilding grid infrastructure that may never be fully used. Erik explains how geography, water constraints, transmission limits, and state-by-state rules shape where data centers can actually go, and highlights creative solutions like data centers directly funding clean energy projects or paying to improve residential energy efficiency to offset their load. He closes with lessons from his time at the Department of Energy, arguing that policymakers need to prioritize simplicity, speed, and clear implementation over “perfect” policy design if they want to keep up with the pace of real-world energy infrastructure development. Highlights from their conversation include: Erik's Background in Energy Policy (0:28) Explaining the Generational Surge in Electricity Demand (1:34) Collision Between Fast Tech Companies and Slow Grid Institutions (1:50) How Massive Data Centers Strain Traditional Utility Planning (3:54) Risks of Overbuilding, Stranded Assets, and Who Pays (7:37) Geographic Hotspots, Constraints, and State-by-State Differences (8:27) Creative Workarounds Like Curtailment, Direct Funding, and Efficiency (11:18) Lessons From DOE on Policy, Implementation, and Speed in Government (15:12) Final Thoughts on Moving at the Speed of Business (20:51) Dynamo Ventures is a venture firm backing founders upgrading the physical economy. As intelligence moves into critical infrastructure and technology collides with physics, industry is entering a new era of transformation - the industrial renaissance. Born from the dirt and grit of supply chains and shaped by operations, not spreadsheets, Dynamo focuses on the complex realities of building in the real world. We invest in companies transforming infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and the systems that power global commerce. Dynamo works closely with founders who combine ambition with a bias to action, bringing a builder mindset to venture capital through deep operational insight, systematic pressure-testing and hands-on partnership. Our purpose is simple: to back the relentless shaping the industrial renaissance. Learn more at www.dynamo.vc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can the energy choices we make today influence affordability for decades to come? --- Affordability has become one of the defining issues in American politics. Rising costs for housing, healthcare, groceries, and energy continue to strain household budgets. But economist Heather Boushey argues that affordability runs much deeper than prices alone. It reflects how the economy is structured, the kinds of jobs and opportunities the economy creates, and how the benefits of economic growth are shared. Boushey, a professor of practice with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and head of the EconClimate Lab, discusses the relationship between affordability, energy, and economic opportunity. Drawing on decades of work at the intersection of economics and public policy, as well as her experience as chief economist for the White House Investing in America Cabinet during the Biden administration, she explains why energy plays a central role in economic growth and competitiveness, why she believes that “what we make here matters,” and how investments in domestic industries can shape long-term economic opportunity. Boushey also reflects on what the Inflation Reduction Act set in motion, what may endure from the law, and what its implementation reveals about the challenge of sustaining long-term economic strategies in a short-term political environment. Related Content Coping Under Strain: How Climate, Utility Disconnections, and LIHEAP Shaped Household Energy Strategies During the Pandemic https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/coping-under-strain-how-climate-utility-disconnections-and-liheap-shaped-household-energy-strategies-during-the-pandemic/ Breaking the Lock on Urban Climate Finance: A Proposal for a Green Cities Guarantee Fund to Support Climate Resilient Infrastructure in Cities https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/research/publications/breaking-the-lock-on-urban-climate-finance-a-proposal-for-a-green-cities-guarantee-fund-to-support-climate-resilient-infrastructure-in-cities/ Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the second segment of Hour 1 on her Thursday show, Tara takes aim at New York City's aggressive push toward green energy policies, specifically criticizing a mandated 78-degree thermostat setting for local businesses. She rails against what she sees as a cautionary tale of government overreach, pointing out that New York has drastically weakened its own power grid by shutting down major baseload energy providers—such as the Indian Point nuclear plant and multiple coal facilities—without having reliable replacement energy ready to go. Tara highlights the hypocrisy of city leaders demanding citizens restrict their AC usage to alleviate stress on a grid they dismantled themselves, tying the entire situation back to what she calls an extreme "global warming" agenda that leaves residents suffering in the heat.

In this episode of American Potential, host David From sits down with U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong to discuss one of the biggest barriers to American growth: the broken permitting process. Drawing on decades of experience in the energy industry, Senator Armstrong explains how excessive regulation, legal challenges, and bureaucratic overlap have made it nearly impossible to build critical infrastructure—even when projects are already completed. From billion-dollar pipelines being shut down to states blocking interstate energy projects, he highlights the real-world consequences for energy costs, reliability, and national security. The conversation also explores key legislation like the SPEED Act and the PERMIT Act, and why meaningful reform requires more than surface-level fixes. Armstrong shares his perspective on what policymakers often get wrong—and why now is a critical moment to get it right. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how policy decisions shape America's ability to build, compete, and thrive—and why fixing permitting is essential to the country's future.

Oil prices continue to climb as a result of the Iran war. We discuss how that has interfered with President Trump's planned energy policy. Plus, will the Republican presidential ticket have Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the top in 2028?This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, business correspondent Camila Domonoske, and White House correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben and Franco Ordoñez.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy