Fireworks at FERC’s Senate hearing

Yesterday, FERC commissioners testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee for the first time in years and there were plenty of fireworks. The two GOP members of the commission didn’t hold back their disdain for a Clean Electricity Performance Program Democrats are pushing as part of their reconciliation package while Democratic FERC commissioners defended plans to take climate impacts into consideration in future permitting decisions from continued attacks from Ranking Member John Barrasso. Today, POLITICO’s Catherine Morehouse has details on the hearing. Do you listen to a POLITICO podcast? Can’t miss an episode of POLITICO Energy? We want to hear from you! Take part in our 2021 podcast survey and provide valuable feedback on your favorite POLITICO podcast. Tell us what you like or what you would like to see in the future from the POLITICO Audio team! Your responses will help us improve our offerings and help us better tailor our podcast content to fit your needs. Find the survey at politico.com/podsurvey. Annie Snider covers environment issues for POLITICO and is the host of POLITICO Energy. Catherine Morehouse covers climate change for POLITICO.Carlos Prieto is a Politico podcast producer.Raghu Manavalan is the host-producer of the Playbook Daily Briefing and a senior editor for POLITICO audio.Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.