Shutdowns and Shakeups: What's at Stake for US Energy

With August recess behind us, Washington D.C. is gearing up for a busy fall. For many in the cleantech space – more questions than answers loom ahead. What is the outlook for wind and solar permitting, with renewable energy projects in the political crosshairs? Will Congress avoid a government shutdown before the end of September deadline? If not, what’s at stake? The Trump administration has frozen or cancelled hundreds grants in the climate and energy space and continues to conduct funding reviews. What’s on the chopping block? And how will shakeups at the Department of Energy affect the US technology competitiveness? In this episode, we set the table and discuss what’s on the menu in DC this fall when it comes to climate and energy policy. 03:58 Permit cancellations & prospects for reform 10:00 The electricity affordability crisis 20:42 The looming government shutdown 26:47 Federal funding cuts for clean energy 35:07 DOE program changes with Sydney Bopp 38:21 Changes at LPO & new lending programs 46:45 Impacts of a shutdown on US energy

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Shutdowns and Shakeups: What's at Stake for US Energy is an episode from Political Climate by Latitude Media.

This episode is 51:13 long.

This episode was published on Sep 8, 2025.

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