Kyle Danish

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Kyle Danish

Kyle Danish is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Van Ness Feldman, LLP, where he advises clients on environmental and energy matters, with a special focus on regulation, enforcement, legislation, and permitting under the Clean Air Act, as well as on corporate climate strategy. His clients include energy companies, manufacturers, financials, and trade associations. Mr. Danish has been recognized by Chambers Global, the International Who's Who of Environmental Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America. He has a law degree from Temple University, and a master’s in public affairs from Princeton University. Mr. Danish is on the adjunct faculty at both American University's Washington College of Law and the George Washington University Law School.

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U.S. Supreme Court Constrains EPA’s Climate Authorities

The U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case West Virginia v. EPA, will have a ripple effect on the broader federal approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But options remain for the EPA to cut emissions from the power sector.

Critical Questions by Kyle Danish and Joseph Majkut — July 12, 2022

Energy 360°

A Post-Election Energy Take: Part 1

This week, we bring you a special two-part episode on the impacts of the U.S. elections on energy and climate policy.

Podcast Episode by Sarah Ladislaw Kevin Book Kyle Danish and John Larsen — November 16, 2020

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

A Post-Election Energy Take: Part 2

This week, we bring you a special two-part episode on the impacts of the U.S. elections on energy and climate policy.

Podcast Episode by Sarah Ladislaw Kevin Book Kyle Danish and John Larsen — November 16, 2020

CSIS Energy 360

Climate Policy Risk in the U.S. Electric Power Sector

Most stakeholders are looking for no-regret strategies to mitigate potential risks while solving other important issues they face. But whether and how far to “get ahead” of policy is a more complicated strategic decision.

Report by Kyle Danish and Sarah Ladislaw — October 26, 2018

The Past, Present, and Future of U.S. Energy Policy

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program and Van Ness Feldman are pleased to announce a conference on the history of vehicle efficiency standards and electricity regulation in honor of the late Robert Nordhaus

Event — October 19, 2017

The Future of the Clean Power Plan and Trump Administration Climate Policy

Late last week, officials from the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made it clear that they are working on a proposed rule that would not only repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP) but also solicit public comment on possible replacements. Following quickly after this announcement, high-level White House officials caused and then tamped down a flurry of speculation about a potential route for the administration to stay in the Paris Climate Agreement rather than pull out as previously stated. Though not necessarily coordinated, these two events suggest that the Trump administration’s positions on climate policy remain a moving target; the positions could be more malleable than it first appeared.

Commentary by Sarah Ladislaw Kyle Danish and John Larsen — September 21, 2017

Playing the Long Game on Energy: Avoiding Pendulum Politics and Regulatory Risk

Last week, the Donald Trump administration announced its decision to leave the Paris Agreement. The decision was treated by many government and corporate leaders around the world as an immediate and abrupt abandoning of the global climate effort. In reality, the process for withdrawing from the agreement is lengthy, and the concrete steps for meeting the U.S. commitment under the agreement were already being targeted for reconsideration through the deregulatory agenda launched during the first 100 days.

Commentary by Kyle Danish and Sarah Ladislaw — June 7, 2017