Key facts
- Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Sheldon Whitehouse are discussing energy policy and permitting reform at the POLITICO Live Energy Summit.
- Senator Capito will address the status of Senate negotiations on permitting reform and the potential for an agreement before the August recess.
- Senator Whitehouse indicated that a substantial number of projects must advance for him to feel comfortable with the environmental landscape.
- White House official Jarrod Agen discussed the impact of the war with Iran on global energy markets and the Trump administration's energy dominance strategy.
- Joel Kaplan of Meta will address the increasing energy demands from AI and data centers.
- Senator McCormick discussed rising energy costs and data center concerns at the summit.
Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Sheldon Whitehouse are participating in discussions at the POLITICO Live Energy Summit, addressing key issues shaping the nation's energy policy. Senator Capito, alongside B.J. LeBrecht, is set to discuss the status of Senate negotiations on permitting reform and the likelihood of reaching an agreement before the August recess.
Senator Whitehouse is addressing the broader Democratic energy agenda, including permitting reform and the party's message on affordability, in a conversation with Debra Kahn. Whitehouse indicated that a substantial number of projects must proceed for him to feel comfortable with the environmental landscape. Separately, White House official Jarrod Agen discussed the impact of the war with Iran on global energy markets and the Trump administration's pursuit of energy dominance. Joel Kaplan from Meta is also set to discuss the rising energy demands from AI and data centers at the summit. Senator McCormick also spoke on rising energy costs and data center concerns.