Quill Robinson

Assistant Director and Associate Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Quill Robinson

Quill Robinson is an assistant director and associate fellow with the Energy Security and Climate Change Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. He is also a senior adviser with ConservAmerica and a Clean Energy Leadership Institute fellow. Previously, Quill served as the vice president of government affairs at the American Conservation Coalition, a national nonprofit focused on mobilizing young Americans behind market-based climate solutions. He has extensive experience working with senior members of Congress, the nonprofit community, and the private sector to craft bipartisan climate and energy policy, including hosting events at COP26 and COP27. Quill was raised in Seattle, where he attended the University of Washington. He is pursuing an MA in global security studies at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on energy and environmental policy.

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Energy 360°

The Transition: Conservative Environmentalism

Can markets deliver better environmental outcomes than mandates? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss conservative environmentalism with Hannah Downey, Policy Director at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), and Jim Connaughton, former Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Director of the White House Office of Environmental Policy under President George W. Bush.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Hannah Downey, and Jim Connaughton — January 16, 2025

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: Making American Nuclear Great Again

As demand for clean, firm power grows in the U.S. and around the globe, nuclear energy is taking center stage. How will the incoming Trump administration shape the future of this critical technology? This week, Jane Nakano and Quill Robinson dive into the nuclear energy landscape with Jeremy Harrell, CEO of ClearPath and ClearPath Action, and Brad Plumer, climate reporter for The New York Times.

Podcast Episode by Quill Robinson, Jane Nakano, Jeremy Harrell, and Brad Plumer — January 9, 2025

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: Climate Progress Under Trump?

Could President-elect Trump’s policies lower greenhouse gas emissions? How much influence does the president have over U.S. emissions? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss opportunities for climate progress in the coming years with Robin Millican of Breakthrough Energy and Lisa Friedman of the New York Times.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Robin Millican, and Lisa Friedman — December 18, 2024

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: Deregulation, DOGE, and Permitting Reform

The incoming Trump Administration has pledged to unleash American energy by lifting restrictions on energy production and undoing the Biden climate agenda. How will Trump’s deregulatory agenda and proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reshape the U.S. energy landscape? Will Republicans and Democrats find common ground on permitting reform? This week, Joseph and Quill break down deregulation, DOGE, and permitting reform with Mike Catanzaro and Josh Siegel.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Michael Catanzaro, and Josh Siegel — December 12, 2024

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: The Changing Politics of Climate

Over the last four years, President Biden implemented the most ambitious climate agenda in U.S. history. President-elect Trump and his fellow Republicans have pledged to undo the Biden climate agenda when they take control of the House, Senate, and White House in January. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss what the 2024 election taught us about the politics of climate change and the future of climate policy with Matt Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Matthew Yglesias — December 4, 2024

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: Energy & Climate in the U.S.-China Relationship

China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases and the leading global renewable energy manufacturer. The United States is the second largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and the world’s top oil and gas producer. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the role of energy and climate in the U.S.-China relationship and the outlook for the Trump administration with Ilaria Mazzocco and Frank Fannon.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Ilaria Mazzocco, and Frank Fannon — November 26, 2024

CSIS Energy 360

Experts React: COP29 Highlights, Challenges, and Emerging Trends in Global Climate Policy

COP29 has brought heads of state, climate experts, nongovernmental organizations, and activists to Azerbaijan to assess global climate efforts and discuss opportunities for cooperation. CSIS experts react to some of the conference’s most notable highlights. 

Commentary by Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, Ray Cai, Mathias Zacarias, Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, Quill Robinson, and Zach Slotkin — November 26, 2024

Energy 360°

The Transition: Oil, Natural Gas, and American Energy Dominance

President-elect Trump has pledged to unleash U.S. oil and gas production to achieve American energy dominance. What are the potential risks and benefits of this approach? This week, Joseph and Quill explore the incoming Trump administration's oil and gas strategy with Victoria Coates and Kevin Book.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, and Kevin Book — November 20, 2024

CSIS Energy 360
Energy 360°

The Transition: Build Baby Build

What are the incoming Trump administration’s energy policy goals? What political, geopolitical, and economic challenges will influence Trump and his officials’ ability to achieve these goals? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the energy policy outlook for the Trump administration with Tim Puko, Emily Domenech, and Dave Banks.

Podcast Episode by Joseph Majkut, Quill Robinson, Tim Puko, Emily Domenech, and Dave Banks — November 13, 2024

CSIS Energy 360