Energy in America

A state-level dialogue on the economic, social, and political impacts of energy

About the Project
 

Energy in America is a project exploring the ways in which energy impacts various regions of the United States.  Whether through a history rooted in the development of indigenous natural resources or by providing the direction for future industry or activity, we examine the political, economic, security, and social value of energy throughout the country.
 
The project highlights ways in which energy is contributing to (or detracting from) social and economic mobility across the country to analyze and understand the opportunities and challenges facing policymakers as they try to harness U.S. energy resources and ingenuity to create economic opportunity.

Recent Work
 


Energy as a Source of Economic Growth and Social Mobility

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program assessed the existing academic literature, commissioned new research papers, convened an expert summit, and compiled the findings to produce Energy in America: Energy as a Source of Economic Growth and Social Mobility. This report analyzes the ways energy contributes to the challenges and opportunities facing ordinary Americans, covering the impacts of production, distribution, and consumption of energy products in the United States.
 
The report highlights the new, extra-energy objectives that energy policy is increasingly expected to advance and evaluates their historical efficacy. We conclude that while deliberate U.S. energy policy interventions have hitherto achieved mixed results, there are promising developments and best practices that decisionmakers ought to consider.
 
The Report: Energy as a Source of Economic Growth and Social Mobility examines the impact of energy on four key determinants of economic growth and social mobility: jobs; public and private innovation; state and local government revenues; and social and environmental justice. CSIS’s research, commissioned expert papers, and an expert workshop all contributed to this report.
 
The Research: In addition to CSIS’s own research, background papers on key issues were commissioned ahead of the summit to inform expert participants, discussions at the workshop, and this report.
 
The Workshop: Held in January 2019, experts gathered to consider energy’s contributions to the U.S. economy, the growing expectations of energy policy, and the track record of harnessing energy to create economic opportunity. The workshop concluded with participants’ views on what research should be prioritized to advance understanding and what should be better-appreciated regarding the changing role of energy in the U.S. economy.
 
Click here for the companion report, The Changing Role of Energy in the U.S. Economy.
 
This project is made possible by support from the Sloan Foundation.

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Critical Minerals and the Role of U.S. Mining in a Low-Carbon Future

Critical minerals are an essential component of the transition to a low-carbon and clean energy future. In Summer 2019, the CSIS Energy Program and the BlueGreen Alliance cohosted a workshop to look at a path forward for a U.S. critical minerals strategy.

Brief by Sarah Ladislaw, Lachlan Carey, and Hillary Bright — December 18, 2019

A Conversation with Senators Murkowski and Manchin

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program is pleased to welcome The Hon. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and The Hon. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for a conversation on energy policy priorities in the United States.

Event — October 30, 2019

Competing Mobility Futures

There is not one mobility revolution taking place—there are many. CSIS Energy expert Nikos Tsafos explores the various forces pushing towards competing mobility futures.

Commentary by Nikos Tsafos — September 27, 2019

Energy as a Source of Economic Growth and Social Mobility

Increasingly, policies are expected to account for inequities, consider distributive consequences, and create economic opportunity. This report examines energy as a creator of economic/social opportunity through jobs, innovation, and improved living standards in the U.S.

Report by Sarah Ladislaw — June 25, 2019

The Changing Role of Energy in the U.S. Economy

Energy impacts the U.S. economy at the local, regional, and national levels. The CSIS Energy Program examines the key issues policymakers should consider as they prepare for the prospect of the United States as a net energy exporter or a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Report by Sarah Ladislaw and Jesse Barnett — March 29, 2019

New Mexico’s Energy Future

In October 2018, the CSIS Energy and National Security Program and Sandia National Laboratories cohosted a workshop in Albuquerque, New Mexico with government, industry, and local leaders to explore the state of play and outlook for New Mexico’s energy landscape.

Brief by Sarah Ladislaw, Lisa Hyland, and Andrew J. Stanley — October 31, 2018

Energy 360°

Pennsylvania, Energy, and Economic Development

CSIS recently held a workshop with the Smeal College of Business at Penn State to explore how Pennsylvania is preparing for its energy future. 

Podcast Episode — August 20, 2018

CSIS Energy 360

Pennsylvania’s Energy Future

Energy stakeholders throughout Pennsylvania have prioritized a strategic focus to turn energy into an economic opportunity for the state and the region. 

Brief by Sarah Ladislaw and Lisa Hyland — July 31, 2018