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Large Load Reform: How Prepared Are U.S. Grid Operators for the AI Era?

FERC’s June 2026 show-cause orders spotlight a fragmented RTO/ISO policy landscape. This policy matrix assesses where grid operators stand—and where they may need major reforms to meet FERC’s large load interconnection criteria.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Alexander Garcia, Chelsey Gilchrist, and Malik Jaffal — July 9, 2026

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U.S. LNG: Remapping Energy Security

Europe's wartime shift from Russian gas to U.S. LNG is reshaping global energy trade. A new CSIS interactive feature demonstrates how transatlantic cooperation is critical for ensuring European energy security and hastening the energy transition.

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Energy Shots | Iran: Turbulent Truce, Resurgent Risk

Ambiguities that made it possible U.S. and Iran to sign the June 17 Memorandum of Understanding made it hard to maintain. Renewed hostilities are stalling recovery, spiking prices, and clouding over sunny-day outlooks.

Event — July 10, 2026

Large Load Reform: How Prepared Are U.S. Grid Operators for the AI Era?

FERC’s June 2026 show-cause orders spotlight a fragmented RTO/ISO policy landscape. This policy matrix assesses where grid operators stand—and where they may need major reforms to meet FERC’s large load interconnection criteria.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Alexander Garcia, Chelsey Gilchrist, and Malik Jaffal — July 9, 2026

Will New FERC Orders Unlock Electricity for Data Centers?

On June 18, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered regional grid operators to adopt best practices for improving speed to power for large loads while protecting ratepayers from cost shifting. The order encouraged operators to embrace certain approaches but avoided top-down mandates, respecting operators’ rights and acknowledging regional differences in power management. In this conversation, CSIS scholars and guests will analyze this new approach and ask if it will effectively realize national priorities for the power sector.

Event — June 25, 2026

Energy Considerations for EXIM Reauthorization

Rejuvenating EXIM will be crucial to U.S. competitiveness as export credit agencies play an increasingly important role in global energy finance.

Critical Questions by Ray Cai — June 15, 2026

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Energy Considerations for EXIM Reauthorization

An audio version of "⁠Energy Considerations for EXIM Reauthorization⁠," a new critical question by Ray Cai. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Ray Cai — June 15, 2026

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Navigating Global Energy Markets Amid Uncertainty

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a timely conversation with Alex Grant, Equinor’s Senior Vice President for Crude, Products, and Liquids (CPL) and UK Country Manager.

Event — June 12, 2026