POLITICO Energy

Climate policy takes the stage

Episode Summary

The last Democratic debate of the year, hosted by POLITICO and PBS Newshour, delivered a lengthy conversation on energy and climate policy. PRO's Eric Wolff explains the candidates' answers on the topic. Plus, FERC decides to curb wind, solar and nuclear power in the largest U.S. power market in a closely watched ruling.

Episode Notes

Seven Democratic presidential candidates met in Los Angeles for the last debate of the year, hosted by POLITICO and PBS Newshour, and discussed in length their climate and energy proposals. Plus, the EPA suspends an effort to change biofuel blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard. And, FERC Commissioners vote to impose a floor price for wind, solar and nuclear power plants that receive state subsidies in the PJM capacity market.

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