Zack Colman

Link to the article by @zcolman in @politico that came out this morning: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

We need a technology-neutral approach to energy and climate policy. Picking winners and losers is problematic. My comments in @politico Morning Energy newsletter this morning.

NEW ‘Definitely playing favorites:’ Interior permitting memo could strike dire blow to solar & wind, requiring Burgum’s approval for routine activities, likely affecting scores of projects on private land. Even Republicans say it goes too far. W @zcolman politi.co/3GS3W4o

Another roadblock Interior has thrown up, noticed by @zcolman. It has blocked wind/solar developers from a government tool used to screen projects for potential conflicts with endangered and threatened species. Developers rely on the tool to help streamline enviro reviews

A handful of GOP senators pushed back on Trump’s newest attack on wind & solar that will stall projects on federal land — and possibly private land, too, according to lawyers, financiers and industry. Latest here w/ @SiegelScribe politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

From 'all of the above' to...some of the above? Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says politi.co/4kFmRx1 via @politico 's @SiegelScribe and @zcolman

NEW: Interior is now requiring all decision points for solar and wind projects on federal land to get Sec. Burgum’s sign-off. The move brings heightened scrutiny to renewable projects that could slow them down. w/ @SiegelScribe politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

SCOOP: Trump taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says. Interior Sec Doug Burgum will have to sign off on any permits on federal lands. Stems from recent EO targeting tax credit phaseouts in megabill. w @zcolman subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

The White House is eyeing @LaCerteDA for open FERC seat w/ @zcolman and @SiegelScribe: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/0…

Democrats coalesce on their ‘26 energy message — more kitchen table, less climate. Dems plan to hammer Republicans on rising electricity costs, tying it to GOP mega bill. politico.com/news/2025/07/1…

DOE defies Congress by shifting funds from wind, solar, EVs ow.ly/TxVv106fbSb

NEW: Energy Dept is defying Congress by diverting funding away from wind, solar, EV and other tech despite congressionally approved spending levels for this fiscal year. It’s another front in Trump’s battle to assert control over federal spending. politico.com/live-updates/2…