Maydeen Merino

Energy & Environment Reporter @dcexaminer | Former @TheNLJ @InsideTrade | @HoyaJournalism @ULaVerne

[Callie Patteson @CalliePatteson]

The highly anticipated press conference on permitting reform is set to start in just about 10 minutes and we have a name for the bill:

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

@SiegelScribe @PunchbowlNews @politico Congrats Josh!

[Sequoia & Kings Cyn @SequoiaKingsNPS]

Happy Birthday to America's Second National Park!

On September 25th, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation establishing the second national park in America – Sequoia National Park. Created to protect giant sequoia trees from logging, this national park was the first formed specifically to protect a living organism.

Sequoia trees are an icon of resilience and community, bringing visitors together from across the world to marvel at their size, age, and beauty.

NPS photos

[Christian Datoc @TocRadio]

CNN back on White House campus — @betsy_klein’s reaction to the swarms of reporters capturing her live hit from Pebble Beach

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

The bill advances provisions from the House's DOMINANCE Act, which was passed earlier this summer.

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

NEW in WEX: Sens. Scott and Warnock unveil a bill that would establish a critical mineral training program in Foreign Services and a permanent mineral adviser to the president. https://t.co/n4UC4S7LYy

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

NEWS: A permitting bill negotiated by the Trump administration and Senate Democrats includes language to protect against data center-driven utility hikes, multiple sources say.

The White House thought it had met Democrats' demands Wednesday night, but Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), top Democrat on EPW, said they need more time to socialize it with stakeholders and lawmakers. It's likely to slip to lame duck.

The deal also unfreezes wind and solar projects, a major Trump concession. The administration says the same framework won't be available after the midterms.

(if you are a text subscriber, you got it a while ago)

Me and @LauraEWeiss16

[Jake Sherman @JakeSherman]

NEWS: W.H. says permit reform talks have broken down.

W.H. official:

“The administration and congressional Republicans agreed to a strong bipartisan offer. The Democrats have since refused to take yes for an answer. If they think that the administration is going to freeze these concessions until the lame duck, they are severely mistaken," a White House official said.

Dems say talks are still ongoing.

Not a great sign.....

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

.@POTUS says he has directed his team to weigh a ban or restriction on diesel exports — with a decision coming "fast, one way or the other."

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

🚨 We’re calling it: Summer is over in DC.

After 50 days of 90+ heat and one of our 10 hottest summers on record, the pattern has finally flipped.

70s today. 60s Tuesday and Wednesday. And no sustained heat in sight.

Welcome, fall. 🍂

Link: https://t.co/H1XOVPElJ1

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

Sen. Heinrich objected earlier to passing the Ratepayer Protection Act by unanimous consent, arguing the bill is voluntary. I spoke with Rep. Evans yesterday, who said his bill has a federal directive: “Thou shall not pass on costs to consumers.” ⬇️
https://t.co/iU9PK9oeqQ

[Joshua Siegel @SiegelScribe]

Heinrich formally OBJECTS to UC on the floor, saying ratepayer protection act “falls short”

[David Sivak @DISivak]

Husted will request a live UC on the Ratepayer Protection Act this afternoon, per spox. Bill passed the House yesterday 417-3

[Benjamin S. Weiss @BenjaminSWeiss]

Pet night on the Hill w/ @courtneybuble & @MaydeenMerino

[Washington Examiner @dcexaminer]

House passes bill to shield households from data center energy costs https://t.co/dvxv0bX08R

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

Puppies on the hill🐶

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

@BenjaminSWeiss @HuffPost 🥳🥳🥳

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

The EPA repealed the Biden-era power plant rule and is now seeking to repeal all greenhouse gas standards for power plants. Read more here: https://t.co/at3GdDH266

[Energy and Commerce Committee @HouseCommerce]

American families should never have to worry about data centers driving up water prices.

Next week, @HouseCommerce is taking the first step to ensure that never happens with the Water Cost Accountability Act.

Read how we’re acting to protect Americans and hold data centers accountable for the water they use ⬇️
https://t.co/CdnXDewTrD

[Maydeen Merino @MaydeenMerino]

First in WEX: House E&C plans to hold a hearing on a data center water bill during the first week back from August recess. Read more here ⬇️
https://t.co/iZv9GhvmWH