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Wrong Place, Right Line: Interregional Transmission as a Hedge Against Uncertain Large Loads

Data centers and other large loads are reshaping U.S. electricity demand, but where and when they will materialize remains deeply uncertain. This piece argues interregional transmission offers a resilient hedge against that uncertainty in transmission planning.

Commentary by Abhinav Subramaniam, Chelsey Gilchrist , and Joseph Majkut — September 29, 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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Powering America: Transmission Modernization and Flexibility

Join ESCC for a virtual discussion with Yury Dvorkin and Joseph Majkut on dynamic line ratings, grid-enhancing technologies, and new approaches to transmission policy that could improve use of existing grid infrastructure and electricity markets.

Event — September 28, 2026

Powering America: Rethinking the Economics of Transmission

Join ESCC for a virtual discussion with Catherine Hausman and Joseph Majkut on new research and emerging approaches to electricity transmission policy, including market integration, transmission investment, and incentives for reform.

Event — September 24, 2026

The Implications of the Hormuz Energy Crisis on South Asia

The Hormuz energy crisis disrupts South Asian energy security. This CSIS roundtable examines implications for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, exploring geopolitical shifts, energy transitions, and resilience strategies.

Event — September 21, 2026