Daniel Moore

Washington, D.C.

Energy and Climate Policy Reporter at Axios

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Senate considers longer 45V phaseout

2 days ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Gabriella Turrisi / AxiosSenate Republicans are weighinga longer phaseout timeline for the 45V hydrogen production tax credit that the House-passed reconciliation bill winds down by the end of this year. Why it matters: The IRA credit is a lucrative opportunity for oil and gas producers seeking to scale up the nascent technology. The House-passed measure phases out the credit by the end of 2025.
GOP looks to FERC to block grid regulations

2 days ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Tiffany Herring / AxiosHouse Republicans are advancingbills buttressing their argument that the race with China over AI and other issues requires more muscular oversight over what kinds of power should feed the electric grid. Why it matters: House Energy and Commerce's markup Thursday of 13 energy bills sums up the GOP position on how to meet rising electricity demand from AI. Zoom in: The committee approved Rep.
FERC eyes overhaul of regional power markets

3 days ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Brendan Lynch / AxiosEnergy regulators are weighingwhether to change the rules of regional energy markets intended to secure enough power supply as demand rises from AI and data centers. Why it matters: The move would be a significant action by FERC to change 25-year-old regional energy markets in ways that could incentivize new gas and disadvantage wind and solar.
Senate might rescue nuclear and geothermal tax credits

3 days ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Some Senate Finance Committee Republicans are opento moderating House-passed IRA rollbackson nuclear and geothermal as they start reconciliation talks. Why it matters: Support from a broader range of Republicans — beyond the four GOP senators who have already publicly defended the energy credits — indicates that those two energy sources could get a longer runway.
Cortez Masto works to build bipartisan mining momentum

4 days ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentCortez Masto in April. Photo: Kayla Bartkowski / Getty ImagesSen. Catherine Cortez Masto sees hermining bill forging a path for other bipartisan minerals legislation that can reach President Trump's desk. Why it matters: The Nevadan is a key Democratic dealmaker, representing a mining-heavy state with a vibrant energy sector: solar, EV supply chain companies, and long-range grid projects.
Arizona mine faces permitting and Trump tests

1 week ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

PATAGONIA, Ariz. — A critical-minerals mine could serve as a national example of sustainability — if it can clear federal permitting and community engagement hurdles. Why it matters: South32's Hermosa mine was the first mining project that the Biden administration added to a fast-track permitting program. It's a test for whether mining projects in the battery supply chain can escape the Trump administration's deepening purge of Biden-era energy funding.
Scoop: DOE calls coal plant operators in bid to help industry

1 week ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

The Energy Department is questioningpower companies about their plans to close coal plants as it weighs emergency authority to keep them running, sources familiar with the calls told Axios. Why it matters: The phone calls amplify the Trump administration's push to aid the coal industry following executive orders that President Trump signed in April. The DOE emergency authority Friday to keep a Michigan coal plant running through the summer. It was slated to shut down at the end of this week.
Trump nuclear orders aim to greatly speed reactor construction

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Shoshana Gordon/AxiosPresident Trump on Friday signed executive orders to speed construction of advanced reactors at federal sites while telling the Nuclear Regulatory Commission it has 18 months to decide on new reactor licenses. Why it matters: The White House's emphasis on the Energy and Defense departments — while ordering a "total and complete reform of NRC culture" — marks a dramatic shift in U.S. nuclear policy.
Defense of Inflation Reduction Act shifts to Senate

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

The House-passed reconciliation bill is likely to face changes from IRA-friendly GOP senators — but the climate law's supporters are still warning against complacency. Why it matters: "This is a real wake-up call for the clean energy industry," said Chris Moyer, a former staffer for Sen. Cory Booker and former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Zeldin gets bipartisan grilling from senators on EPA budget cuts

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Daniel Moore

Axios Pro Exclusive ContentIllustration: Shoshana Gordon / AxiosSenate EPW Chair Shelley Moore Capito pressed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday to ensure that states continue to receive water funding that's targeted in the Trump budget. Why it matters: The first question from a top GOP senator highlighted discomfort among Republicans with some of the more aggressive cuts — even at the much-maligned EPA — that the White House seeks.