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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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March 25, 2021
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Join the Center on Global Energy Policy for our second episode of Columbia Energy Straight Talk, a discussion series hosted by David Hill, CGEP Adjunct Senior Research Scholar, and Cheryl LaFleur, CGEP Distinguished Visiting Fellow. This series focuses on frank, practical, bipartisan discussions on how to make change happen in the energy world. The hosts bring decades of energy experience in the public and private sectors, including David’s service as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Energy and Cheryl’s as Commissioner and Chairman at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Many commentators have rushed to offer “hot takes” on what happened in Texas in February 2021–and what should be done about it. The extremely cold weather, extended electric blackouts, disruptions in gas and water supply, exorbitant bills for some consumers, and human suffering have led many to offer solutions, and place blame. But what really ought to be done–both in Texas and elsewhere–in response to what happened? What do we still need to learn, and how can we ensure we actually act on what we do learn?
In this episode, Cheryl and David will host Alison Silverstein, an expert on the electricity industry, power system blackouts, energy resilience and electric markets. A Texan for more than 25 years, she is widely known for “straight talk” and sensible ideas. She served as advisor to Chairman Pat Wood III at the Texas PUC and at the FERC and was a lead author of the authoritative report on the 2003 blackout, which helped lead to enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. She advises governments and private parties on power system reliability, energy efficiency, smart grid, renewable energy and technology matters.
The third and final episode of Columbia Energy Straight Talk will take place on Thursday, April 29 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. EDT with a guest to be announced.
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.
