TGIF, but before you catch up on some well deserved weekend time off check out these stories that are swimming around my head
Theme 1: Reshaping federal regulatory agencies
FERC's Christie downplays Trump EO's impact
Theme 2: State of geopolitics and energy’s needed critical minerals
Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, say document and source
Scoop: U.S. and Ukraine discuss "improved" minerals deal after Trump raged at Zelensky
Trump trade conflict casts shadow over access to vital elements needed by technology sector
Theme 3: Monitoring what’s impacting ratepayer costs
Lawmaker: Electrical grid facing future shortage of energy
California Lawmakers Aim to Lower Electricity Bills, but They’ll Face Tough Choices