Energy Futures Forum

Global Focus, Strategic Insights

Energy Futures Forum (EFF) explores how current trends could impact the energy and climate landscape over the next 10 years. In Spring 2023, EFF focused on U.S. climate and energy leadership.

The United States is growing its clean energy economy through the Inflation Reduction Act while still a global leader in fossil fuel production. How are these two aspects affecting the U.S. geopolitical and economic future? And how can the United States use both to improve energy security and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions?

To answer these questions, EFF 2023 featured the three trends below with expert speakers sharing their thoughts, reflected in the following pieces.  

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International Engagement

Scaling Low-Carbon Technology

U.S. Exports and Global Energy Security

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Scaling Up Low-Carbon Technologies with Dynamic Industrial Policy

Addressing climate change requires a more comprehensive, inclusive, and dynamic approach to stimulating innovation and accelerating adoption of low-carbon technologies. Experimentation and iteration will be key to successful implementation of a clean economy transition. 

Commentary by Gregory Nemet — June 6, 2023

Global Climate Priorities and U.S. Engagement

Global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and halt progression toward a global climate crisis have significantly declined in the last few years. New forms of engagements based on cooperation and mutual benefits are needed to address current challenges.

Commentary by Claudio Forner — June 2, 2023

EU and U.S. Cooperation on Climate Clubs and Related Trade Measures

Recent climate policies adopted by the European Union and the United States have the potential to accelerate global decarbonization. However, without a new global framework on trade, these green industrial policies could hit roadblocks.

Commentary by Sagatom Saha and Noah Kaufman — June 2, 2023

China and India: What to Expect from the World’s Pivotal Buyers

EU and the G7 sanctions against Russia have significantly shifted Russian crude oil and product flow to new markets and doubled its output. However, it is uncertain whether or not Russia can sustain these markets with its discounted price in the long run.

Commentary by Virginie Bahnik — June 2, 2023

A New Age Dawns for Oil Markets

The oil market has followed a path of consistent but managed globalization for nearly 50 years. The events of 2022 warrant a fundamental rethink of the global oil map, how oil prices are set, and how motives of various stakeholders interact in a fractured market.

Commentary by Karim Fawaz — May 30, 2023

Challenges to Scaling U.S. Low-Carbon Technology

The United States and allies need to make an offer to the Global South, creating opportunity and ensuring the world is on track toward achieving necessary greenhouse gas emissions reductions to avoid catastrophic climate change.

Commentary by Nat Bullard — May 30, 2023