January 22, 2025

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Congressional Democrats Rally for Budget Bill, Climate Action
A group of congressional Democrats rallied in front of the Capitol to urge the passage of the budget reconciliation bill before the U.N. Climate Conference.
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology
Reports: Clean Electricity Performance Program Killed by Manchin
Opposition by Sen. Joe Manchin appears to have killed Democrats’ plan to incentivize utilities to decarbonize, undermining President Biden's climate plans.
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Biden to Nominate Phillips to FERC
President Biden intends to nominate D.C. Public Service Commission Chair Willie Phillips to FERC, a move described by observers as "pragmatic."
Senate Democrats
Sen. Markey Fights for Climate, Clean Energy Funding via Reconciliation
Sen. Ed Markey is joining Democrats in a plan to use budget reconciliation for funding programs that address the climate crisis.
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Biden, Manchin Push Bipartisan Infrastructure Plans
Sen. Joe Manchin could be positioning his Energy Infrastructure Act to be either incorporated into the bipartisan infrastructure agreement.
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Clean Energy Wins, Fossil Fuels Lose in Biden Budget
The U.S. could save $35 billion by 2031 by immediately eliminating fossil fuel tax preferences, according to a line item in President Biden’s 2022 budget.
BOEM Preparing for Offshore Wind Surge
BOEM is looking for manpower and increased efficiencies to handle the offshore wind permit applications expected, an official told Reuters.
Biden Admin Must Show How US Will Reach Net Zero Ahead of Glasgow
The Biden administration must develop specific plans for cutting emissions in half by 2030 ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, panelists at the annual NEECE said.
US Lags Small Countries on Climate Innovation
The second day of President Biden’s virtual Leaders Summit on Climate highlighted the technological innovations other, smaller countries have achieved.
Energy Storage Hopes for ‘Christmas Present’ from Congress
Renewable and storage organization leaders at the Energy Storage Association’s annual conference were upbeat about Biden’s pledge to reduce emissions.

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