POLITICO Pro's Zack Colman discusses the process to fully leave the accord, and how it could impact foreign relations related to climate. Plus, the E.P.A. is expected to cut regulations related to coal ash, and lawmakers will hear from the former chief of staff to energy secretary Rick Perry as part of the impeachment inquiry.

POLITICO Pro's Ben Lefebvre has more details on the spill, which has dumped hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil on wetlands right as TC Energy tries to get permits to build an even bigger pipeline, Keystone XL. Also, the administration's expected federal auto emissions rule is reported to institute annual increases, but won’t finalize a total freeze. And, the first fiscal spending bills for 2020 pass the Senate.

As the Nord Stream 2 clears an important hurdle, Pro's Anthony Adragna is following Congress' options to try to keep more Russian natural gas from entering Europe. POLITICO Europe's Paola Tamma is following a carbon tax plan that would help the EU reach carbon neutrality.

Pro's Ben Lefebvre discusses testimony in the impeachment inquiry that puts Energy Secretary Rick Perry in the middle of the talks involving Ukraine relations and an investigation into Joe Biden. Plus, Pro's Eric Wolff talks about the struggles in revitalizing the coal industry. And, the House picks up public lands bills later this week.

The House begins a hearing on the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Pro's Colby Bermel joins from California with a look at the state's struggles with regulating PG&E, as another blackout extends over two days because of wildfires. Plus, Rep. Greg Walden Oregon says he won’t run again, and it has GOP members in the House eyeing his position on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

Pro’s Annie Snider discusses a number of lawsuits following the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the Obama-era WOTUS rule without bringing forth a replacement. Also, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry defends president Trump’s phone call with the Ukrainian president, and more Californians are without power as wildfires spread across the state.

Despite announcing a full retreat from the Syrian territory, the president said some military presence would stay to secure oil fields. Plus, another lawsuit out of the northeast involving Exxon, and New York city looks for another source of energy.

PRO's Alex Guillen previews the agency's meeting to review the science behind the particulate matter standard, which will happen with a drastically reduced the number of experts. And, a Ukrainian energy mogul may have enlisted Rudy Giuliani's associates to funnel money for illegal campaign donations to the president.

The president is addressing a natural gas conference in Pennsylvania today, where he is expected to set a date for the U.S. to leave the Paris climate deal. Energy Secretary Rick Perry is mentioned in yet another testimony related to the impeachment enquiry, and the administration announces new water pumping regulations for California.

A new field of research claims it can links weather events to carbon emissions, and to the companies responsible. How would this reshape the climate debate? Also, FERC chairman comments on how the agency will define grid resilience.

Meanwhile, last week's monthly meeting showed the partisan divide on the commission’s board. Also, measures to set funding levels for Interior, E.P.A. and the Energy Department are getting their day on the Senate floor this week.

But will he cooperate with Congressional Democrats considering impeachment? Also, big trade associations being to reevaluate their positions on climate change.

David Dunlap, head of the agency's research office and former Koch Industries employee, exchanged e-mails about a health assessment of formaldehyde after saying he'd recuse himself to avoid an appearance of bias. Also, Rick Perry stays laser-focused at the D.O.E even as the impeachment enquiry surrounds him.

Details on the agency's proposed supplemental blending rule for the RFS have both biofuel groups and oil refineries fuming. Also, how did energy and the environmental issues play out on the fourth Democratic presidential debate?

Congress returns to session after a two-week recess, and we're following a tax credit for electric vehicles that may make its way through Congress. Also, what does Neil Chatterjee have to say about leaving FERC?

House Democrats want to know more about the energy secretary's role in the Ukraine scandal, and the EPA unveils regulations related to lead in water.

The head of the EPA is expected to announce updates to its regulations on lead in drinking water.

The state's largest utility company shuts off power for at more than a million people across the Golden State ahead of a "severe wind event."

Amid a growing impeachment inquiry, the Secretary of Energy heads to Latvia to promote "energy security through energy diversity."

The trip comes as the Energy Secretary finds himself facing new questions in the impeachment inquiry centered on Ukraine.

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