Democrats Try Out ‘All of the Above’ Energy Pitch

A pumpjack in the Permian Basin in Texas.

Photographer: Justin Hamel/Bloomberg

An “all of the above” energy strategy was Republicans’ default position for years, even as it acted as a shield to protect fossil fuel interests. But they’ve largely abandoned it as President Donald Trump has remade the party into one of full-throated support for fossil fuels.

Now, Democrats are trying “all of the above” on for size, using it to position themselves as the party of affordability. Today’s newsletter looks at what it means for electoral politics and the energy sector. Plus, how Ford’s partnership with CATL is helping its push into stationary energy storage.