Current Access Level “I” – ID Only: CUID holders, alumni, and approved guests only
Explore our expert insights and analysis in leading energy and climate news stories.
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University SIPA congratulates Paul Dabbar on his confirmation as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce. During...
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
The European Commission (EC) published a proposed regulation on June 17 to end Russian gas imports by the end of 2027; this followed the initial roadmap to do...
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
The global energy landscape is shifting right now. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, debates about peak oil demand, and waning support for climate action in some parts...
Find out more about our upcoming and past events.
This year, the Third Annual Energy Opportunity Lab (EOL) Forum will take place July 7th and 8th in Washington, DC, offering a chance for the Washington policymaking community...
Past Event
April 28, 2021
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm utc
Budget reconciliation is a procedure that allows certain legislation to avoid the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. Policies passed through this process require only a majority to pass rather than the 60 votes usually required, which makes it an appealing route to accomplish legislative goals. However, the process comes with constraints. Any measures passed through reconciliation can only affect government spending or revenues and can’t increase the federal deficit beyond 10 years.
With a high degree of polarization between the two political parties and a recent trend of Congress passing large legislative changes through reconciliation, this limited procedural mechanism may be the one hope for Congress to advance climate policy this year.
The Center on Global Energy Policy and the Niskanen Center hosted a discussion to explore how budget reconciliation could include climate policies such as a clean electricity standard or a carbon tax. We looked at what measures have historically been permissible through budget reconciliation and how climate measures would fit within the confines of the rules.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Panelists:
As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to unfold, it remains unclear whether a ceasefire will hold or fighting will resume. This uncertainty carries significant implications for energy markets in the Middle East and around the world.
On the night of June 12, the Israeli military conducted widespread strikes on sites in Iran that targeted the country’s nuclear program and its senior military leadership.
This year, the Third Annual Energy Opportunity Lab (EOL) Forum will take place July 7th and 8th in Washington, DC, offering a chance for the Washington policymaking community...
On May 23, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders that aim to reform the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, streamline National Laboratory processes for reactor testing, advance...
The European Commission (EC) published a proposed regulation on June 17 to end Russian gas imports by the end of 2027; this followed the initial roadmap to do...
China’s dependence on the energy supplies that move through the Strait of Hormuz makes it especially vulnerable to any possible closure of the waterway by Iran in retaliation for attacks by Israel and the United States.
On June 24, Iran, Israel, and the United States agreed to a cease-fire, putting a halt to nearly two weeks of war.
