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Tailwinds and Headwinds: The U.S. Offshore Wind Market

While there have been significant developments in the U.S. offshore wind sector, the pace of development remains slow. Reaching 30 gigawatts by 2030 will require significant policy and industry efforts, supply chain development, and regional collaboration.

Commentary by Allegra Dawes and Joseph Majkut — January 31, 2023

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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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Launch: Army Climate Implementation Plan

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program hosted the launch of the Implementation Plan for the Army Climate Strategy.

Transcript by Morgan Higman — October 6, 2022

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New York to Pittsburgh: Climate Takes from Two Cities

Last month, climate and clean energy experts convened in New York for Climate Week 2022 and then Pittsburgh for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum.

Podcast Episode by Lisa Hyland , Kartikeya Singh , Sandeep Pai , and Morgan Higman — October 3, 2022

CSIS Energy 360

Security Implications of Nord Stream Sabotage

On September 27, large leaks were detected in both Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. CSIS experts examine the security impacts as NATO declares deliberate sabotage as the cause of the leaks.

Critical Questions by Joseph Majkut , Leslie Palti-Guzman , Max Bergmann , Colin Wall , and Allegra Dawes — September 29, 2022

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Methane Reductions: Connecting Data with Action

CSIS is pleased to host Manfredi Caltagirone Head of the UNEP IMEO, to discuss its role in collecting methane data and enabling methane reductions from the energy sector.

Event by Ben Cahill and Manfredi Caltagirone — September 28, 2022

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Is U.S. Infrastructure Ready for Hydrogen?

CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change program hosted a discussion on in the importance of infrastructure to the growing role for clean hydrogen in the U.S. energy supply.

Event by Joseph Majkut , Ben Wilson , Steven Hamburg , and Melanie Kenderdine — September 27, 2022

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Opportunities and Challenges for Renewable Energy Generation in Ukraine

Expanding and developing renewable energy generation in Ukraine will bolster energy security and partnership with the European Union. However, there are several challenges to overcome to expand renewable capacity in the country.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut and Allegra Dawes — September 26, 2022

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Energy 360°

Just Transition Planning in the U.S. and South Africa

Jesse Burton (University of Cape Town) and Joey James (Downstream Strategies) join Sandeep Pai (CSIS) to discuss progress and challenges in creating and implementing Just Transition policies in Coal communities in the United States, South Africa and India.  

Podcast Episode by Sandeep Pai — September 19, 2022

CSIS Energy 360
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Just Transition Planning in the U.S. and South Africa

Jesse Burton (University of Cape Town) and Joey James (Downstream Strategies) join Sandeep Pai (CSIS) to discuss progress and challenges in creating and implementing Just Transition policies in Coal communities in the United States, South Africa and India. They look at local remediation efforts, and state policies and frameworks, look forward to how these countries may further integrate just Transition Planning into broader, global climate policies. 

Podcast Episode by Lisa Hyland and Sandeep Pai — September 19, 2022

CSIS Energy 360

IRA and the EV Tax Credits—Can We Kill Multiple Birds with One Stone?

The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for electric vehicles seek to advance both decarbonization and industrial competitiveness concurrently. It has a multitude of implications for U.S. EV market growth, supply chain security, and trading ties.

Commentary by Jane Nakano — September 15, 2022

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Big Challenges for Russian Oil Price Cap

The Russian oil price cap is not doomed to fail, but at best it will score a partial victory. It could create a multitiered price system, with a shadow price for Russian exports that will limit but not crush its oil revenues.

Commentary by Ben Cahill — September 9, 2022

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