EPISODE · Oct 29, 2019 · 6 MIN
PG&E tests California's patience
from POLITICO Energy · host POLITICO
House Democrats on the Oversight Committee start going through the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Also, as Californians deal with massive wildfires and a 2-day planned blackout, many are turning to state leaders for a better solution to fire prevention, forcing local governments to consider options in regulating, and possibly restructuring, the biggest utility in the country. And, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greg Walden announces his retirement. Who might take his spot? Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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House Democrats on the Oversight Committee start going through the Trump administration's decision to roll back automobile fuel economy standards. Also, as Californians deal with massive wildfires and a 2-day planned blackout, many are turning to state leaders for a better solution to fire prevention, forcing local governments to consider options in regulating, and possibly restructuring, the biggest utility in the country. And, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Greg Walden announces his retirement. Who might take his spot? Find more on the show at politico.com/energy-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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