The Biden administration’s updated rules for the electric vehicle tax credit took effect on Monday, slashing the number of the EVs that can qualify but giving consumers a chance to access the subsidy right when they purchase the vehicle. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down how these new regulations impact consumers, EV manufacturers, and President Joe Biden’s EV adoption efforts. Plus, the developers of three New York offshore wind projects have terminated one of its contracts with the state. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

A federal judge ruled over the weekend that a landmark climate change lawsuit brought by children and young adults against the federal government could move forward, a victory for climate activists after eight years of legal tug-of-war. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the latest ruling and what’s next for the case. Plus, the developers of the embattled Mountain Valley Pipeline plan to dramatically shrink its 75-mile expansion project. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

It’s officially 2024, and the POLITICO Energy team is keeping a close eye on permitting reform, the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda, and the rollout of clean energy incentives – all with the November elections looming. POLITICO’s James Bikales previews what to expect in energy policy in 2024. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Energy and climate policies experienced numerous shifts in 2023, but fossil fuels continued to rise while extreme weather events became more frequent. POLITICO’s Matt Daily breaks down the biggest events and trends in energy and climate policies this past year at home and abroad and how that will impact 2024. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Seven Western states are trying to hash out a long-term deal to share water supplies from the dwindling Colorado River once their current agreement expires in 2026. But opening negotiations aren’t going well after last week’s Colorado River users conference in Las Vegas. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down why the states are scrambling and how this issue could become the Biden administration’s problem during the 2024 election season. Plus, the Interior Department's Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale brought in more than $382 million on Wednesday, the largest yield in eight years from an offshore auction.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Earlier this month, Michigan regulators approved a key permit to build a tunnel under the Great Lakes to house the controversial Line 5 oil pipeline, prompting pushback from environmental advocates. POLITICO’s Adam Aton breaks down the latest Line 5 news and how President Joe Biden now must navigate tricky pipeline politics in a swing-state during an election year. Plus, FERC on Tuesday launched an investigation into whether it should exercise more oversight over large investment companies’ stakes in public utilities. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Adam Aton covers the politics of climate change for POLITICO’s E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection pitch “Bidenomics,” which includes Inflation Reduction Act incentives for more domestic manufacturing, is falling flat with American voters. But leaders across the world can’t get enough of it. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down why Bidenomics is working abroad despite flailing at home and why that matters for the climate. Plus, the United Kingdom will impose a tax on imports with large carbon footprints. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

U.S. green groups are warning the Biden administration that its approval of domestic fossil fuel projects in light of this year’s historic COP28 climate deal could impact President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection campaign. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down how US green groups are reacting after COP28 and what it means for the 2024 elections. Plus, the Biden administration issued guidance for a new tax incentive under the Inflation Reduction Act meant to onshore the production of key clean energy components and critical minerals. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Nearly 200 countries finalized a last-minute, historic agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference to transition away from fossil fuels. But some say the deal falls short of what needs to be done to slow down climate change. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the final COP28 deal, what’s missing, and where international climate talks go from here. Plus, a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warned that the United States could face potential energy shortfalls in the next decade. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

At the young age of 27, JB Hamby of California​​ is perhaps the most powerful negotiator in deliberations among seven states about how to share water from the rapidly shrinking Colorado River. POLITICO’s Annie Snider breaks down Hamby’s rapid rise to one of the most powerful seats in the West and the huge responsibilities that come with it in determining the fate of the river that 40 million people rely on. Plus, the Interior Department announced it plans to hold an offshore wind auction off the Atlantic Coast next year. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Annie Snider covers water issues for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

GOP lawmakers arrived at the U.N. climate summit promoting U.S. fossil fuels and nuclear energy while also acknowledging the need to cut or capture carbon emissions. But they’re not talking about what will happen to their climate agenda if Donald Trump wins the presidency in 2024. POLITICO’s Zack Colman breaks down how Republicans are trying to carve out their own climate agenda at COP28. Plus, the prospect of a global deal to end fossil fuels faded on Monday after organizers of the U.N. climate summit released a draft proposal that only suggested reducing them. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

On Friday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his version of a decade-long effort to transport more water from Northern California to the southern part of the state. It’s the most significant action he’s taken on the issue, but it faces potential challenges from environmentalists and local politicians. POLITICO’s Camille von Kaenel breaks down Newsom’s plan and its potential pitfalls. Plus, Bulgaria has withdrawn its bid to host next year’s global climate summit, clearing the way for the conference to take place in oil-rich Azerbaijan. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Camille von Kaenel is a Calfironia environmental reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Saudi Arabia believes that emissions from renewable energy are a growing threat to the Earth’s climate. It’s a controversial stance from the world’s biggest oil player that could complicate the United Nations climate talks in Dubai. Corbin Hiar from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down the Saudi government’s stance and how it may impact COP28 negotiations. Plus, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told the POLITICO Power Play podcast that the United States must end oil and gas subsidies to achieve its climate goals.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Corbin Hiar is a climate and business reporter for E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

The race to become Puerto Rico’s next governor in November 2024 is heating up, and the territory’s ongoing energy issues are at the center of the campaign. POLITICO’s Gloria Gonzalez breaks down the controversial energy plan from Jennifer González-Colón, the territory’s congressional representative who is running to unseat current Gov. Pedro Pierlusi Urrutia. Plus, the Supreme Court is denying an emergency bid from multiple landowners who tried to halt work on parts of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Electric vehicle sales just passed a significant milestone in the United States, and they’re expected to set records later this year globally. But the news isn’t all rosy just as upcoming elections in the United States and Europe are throwing the future of EVs into uncertainty. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the industry’s murky outlook. Plus, the Federal Trade Commission is investigating Exxon Mobil's plan to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, the largest oil and gas deal in years. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Over the weekend, the Biden administration launched a major climate regulation that aims to cut methane emissions from the U.S. oil and gas industry by 80 percent through 2038. POLITICO’s Alex Guillén breaks down the details of the sweeping rule and the potential pushback. Plus, President Joe Biden’s climate envoy John Kerry and two major philanthropies announced a framework to assist countries that want to transition away from fossil fuels.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Alex Guillén is an energy reporter for POLITICO Pro. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

The Biden administration released long-awaited guidance on Friday for the electric vehicle tax credit that aims to clamp down on Chinese imports, but it also likely reduces the number of cars that can qualify. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the new rules and how they pose a potential risk to Biden’s EV adoption goals. Plus, the mood at the United Nations climate summit darkened significantly on Friday as news broke that the week-old truce between Israel and Hamas was collapsing. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Alex Keeney is a senior audio producer at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Countries kicked off this year’s United Nations climate summit with an agreement to create a loss and damage fund, which would help developing nations recover and rebuild from the impacts of climate change. But a separate deal to phase out fossil fuels is in trouble. POLITICO’s Sara Schonhardt breaks down what is and isn’t going well so far at COP28. Plus, the Biden administration is proposing to remove nearly all lead pipes from the nation’s drinking water system within the next decade. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

The United Nations' 28th climate COP begins today, with nearly 200 governments coming together to haggle over how the world can fight climate change in a year marked by record-high temperatures and a wave of climate-related disasters. This year’s conference is hosted by the United Arab Emirates, which has been mired in controversy because of its role as a major oil producer. POLITICO’s Zack Colman previews the conference and the key forces shaping it. Plus, the federal government is investigating multiple hacks suspected to have been launched by an Iranian government-linked cyber group against U.S. water facilities.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

The Biden administration’s $7.5 billion federal program to build out the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure hasn’t brought a single charger online in two years. POLITICO’s James Bikales breaks down the sluggish rollout and how it will affect the administration’s EV goals. Plus, a new analysis from the Energy Department says California’s Salton Sea could help the United States meet its growing need for lithium.  For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Companies are starting to keep quiet about their climate and sustainability goals and commitments — a trend known as greenhushing. It’s a dramatic shift from how companies in previous years would tout their environmental credentials. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down the politics behind greenhushing and the polarization of sustainability in corporate America. Plus, leaked documents show that the United Arab Emirates planned to use its position as host country of the upcoming United Nations climate talks to discuss oil and gas deals with more than a dozen countries. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

The United States and China agreed to a surprise climate deal earlier this month that could boost the global climate negotiations starting this week. But the world’s two biggest emitters and economies remain at odds on tough questions, which may hinder how far the talks can go. POLITICO’s Zack Colman and Sara Schonhardt break down the climate divide between Washington and Beijing heading into COP28. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News. Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Ever since the historic Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015, the oil and gas industry has grown bigger than ever despite countries ramping up efforts to rein in their greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a reality that climate negotiators must face as the United Nations Climate Change Conference begins at the end of this month. POLITICO’s Ben Lefebvre breaks down why the industry has grown. Plus, the Biden administration unveiled $2 billion in funding that will go directly to fund projects in communities facing disproportionate pollution and environmental harms. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Ben Lefebvre is an energy reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

A global push to make corporations account for their carbon footprints is raising questions about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which hasn’t finalized its own corporate climate disclosure proposal from almost two years ago. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down why the SEC isn’t in the driver seat for the global corporate climate disclosure race. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency may revise its sweeping power-plant-carbon-rule to avoid hurting grid reliability. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Democrats in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Virginia are weighing how much political capital they are willing to spend so their states participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative — a carbon trading program that’s been politically controversial since its inception. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the tricky politics in those states and how it’s a test for both Democrats and the RGGI. Plus, rich countries likely met their overdue climate funding promise to developing nations last year according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy Catherine Morehouse is an energy reporter for POLITICO and the host of the POLITICO Energy podcast. Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer. Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.