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Energy Explained
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Data Centers and Their Energy Use: Trends in State Capitals
From the east to west and north to south, in red states and blue states, attention to data centers is skyrocketing in state capitals across the United States.
Blog
by David Sandalow, Colin McCormick, Rory Jacobson, Ben Bostwick, Angela Yuan & Adam Zurofsky • December 15, 2025
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
From Hot Rocks to Clean Power: Roland Horne on the Future of Geothermal
If it seems like you're hearing a lot more about geothermal energy lately, that's because this clean, firm energy source is at a technological turning point. With roots...
Events
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January 28, 2026
• 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Powering Data Centers: Nuclear Energy and Emerging Careers
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA's Women in Energy initiative and Accenture invite you to join us for an evening of conversation and networking...
Event
• Accenture – One Manhattan West
395 9th Ave, New York
395 9th Ave, New York
Najoice K. Strong George
Assistant Director, Procurement and Administration
Biography
Najoice K. Strong George is a seasoned financial professional with over 20 years of experience leading accounting operations and financial management across industries including higher education, energy, healthcare, and professional services. She specializes in budgeting, procurement, compliance, and strategic financial planning, with a proven ability to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
Najoice has held roles at Columbia University, Eurasia Group, and Ubiquity Solar, where she developed and implemented financial systems, managed multi-country operations, and improved reporting accuracy and compliance. Known for her analytical insight and collaborative leadership, she excels at building efficient workflows and fostering cross-functional alignment.
She holds an MBA from Pace University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Trinity College, and is proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Concur, SAP, and PaymentWorks. Najoice is driven by a commitment to financial integrity, organizational excellence, and strategic impact.
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The Center on Global Energy Policy Announces New Personnel, including new Director of Research Programs and Strategic Partnerships
The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University SIPA today announced new research and operations team personnel including Robin Millican, who most recently served as Head...
Announcement
• December 8, 2025
