Our work is committed to independent and nonpartisan research that meets the high standards of academic integrity and quality at Columbia University.
Our initiatives and programs are designed to address critical needs in key focus areas around energy and climate policy.
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Host Bill Loveless talks with Bob Bullard and Maria Lopez-Nunez about the momentum building behind the environmental justice movement and how a new influx of money could shape energy infrastructure projects.
Find out more about our upcoming and past events.
Faculty House, Columbia University
February 8, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
We are the premier hub and policy institution for global energy thought leadership. Energy impacts every element of our lives, and our trusted fact-based research informs the decisions that affect all of us.
Overview
The Center on Global Energy Policy is committed to independent and nonpartisan research that meets the high standards of academic integrity and quality at Columbia University.
What We Do
We advance smart, actionable, and evidence-based energy and climate solutions through research, education, and dialogue.
Our Team
Meet our staff and senior energy experts from government, academia, industry, and nongovernmental organizations.
Vice President in Energy, TD Securities
Dr. Amir Azar is Vice President in Energy at TD Securities. Prior to TD Securities, Dr. Azar served as a Relationship Manager and Assistant Vice President at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, leading the development of corporate advisory pitches for Fortune 500 clients. Dr. Azar holds a Ph.D. in engineering from the City University of New York and a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University. Prior to energy, Dr. Azar’s research was focused on application of satellite images in water resources with published papers and proceedings in IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) and Journal of American Water Resource Association (JAWRA).
US oil production rose 74 percent, from 5.4 million barrels per day in 2009 to 9.4 million barrels per day in 2015,[1] with shale oil driving more than 92 percent of the growth.[2] The rapid expansion of shale oil and gas production in the United States from 2009 to 2014 has been associated with a period of historically low interest rates and sustained high oil prices.
Get the latest news and research on energy & climate policy.
CGEP provides independent, balanced, data-driven analysis to help policymakers navigate the complex world of energy — how to provide billions more people with reliable, affordable, secure access to energy supplies, enable more rapid rates of economic growth, and sustain the planet.
To meet this goal, we produce cutting-edge analysis; convene leaders from finance, industry, government, research firms, think tanks, NGOs and academia; and inform these communities and the public about the events, trends, and policy options facing the global community.
For more information, contact Jodi Garner, Senior Director of Development at (646) 477-1776 or [email protected]
Donate Now