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What’s at Stake in FERC’s Large Load Proposal?

With data center demand surging, FERC’s new large load proposal could redraw the line between federal and state power—and determine how quickly the U.S. grid can absorb AI-driven demand. The outcome may reshape how megawatt-scale loads connect to the grid nationwide.

Critical Questions by Aaron Yang, Ray Cai, Joseph Majkut, and Mathias Zacarias — December 9, 2025

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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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The Russia Oil Surcharge: Anticipating the Benefits and Challenges

The proposed surcharge will drive Russian revenues lower and free up considerable funding for Washington’s national and economic security priorities. Every dollar of oil revenue reduction shrinks Russia’s fiscal cushion and ratchets up the political pressure on Moscow.

Commentary by Clayton Seigle — August 26, 2025

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The Russia Oil Surcharge: Anticipating the Benefits and Challenges

An audio version of “⁠The Russia Oil Surcharge: Anticipating the Benefits and Challenges⁠,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Clayton Seigle — August 26, 2025

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Energy Shots

Energy Shots tells energy stories through data, personalities, and politics. Every other Friday, Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book break down the trends of the moment with charts, visuals, and straight talk that cuts through the noise.

Event — August 15, 2025

U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S. Economic Growth

Global clean tech investment is surging despite U.S. policy reversals. Without strategic reforms, the United States risks ceding long-term economic and geopolitical gains to competitors, shaping the future of energy value chains.

Commentary by Leslie Abrahams and Joseph Majkut — August 11, 2025

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U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S. Economic Growth

An audio version of “⁠U.S. Clean Tech Exports Are the Key to Long-Term U.S. Economic Growth,⁠” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Leslie Abrahams and Joseph Majkut. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Leslie Abrahams and Joseph Majkut — August 11, 2025

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Pressure at the Pump: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries

An audio version of “⁠Pressure at the Pump: Ukraine Resumes Strikes on Russian Oil Refineries⁠,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Clayton Seigle. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Clayton Seigle — August 5, 2025

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The United States Risks Losing Its Carbon Capture Advantage

An audio version of “⁠The United States Risks Losing its Carbon Capture Advantage⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Mathias Zacarias. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Mathias Zacarias — July 28, 2025

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Experts React: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plan to Win the AI Race

An audio version of “⁠Experts React: Unpacking the Trump Administration’s Plan to Win the AI Race⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Navin Girishankar, Kirti Gupta, Matt Pearl, Philip Luck, James Andrew Lewis, Leslie Abrahams, Sujai Shivakumar, Erin L. Murphy, Noam Unger, and Madeleine McLean. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Navin Girishankar, Kirti Gupta, Matt Pearl, Philip Luck, James Andrew Lewis, Leslie Abrahams, Sujai Shivakumar, Matthew S. Borman, Noam Unger, Madeleine McLean, and Carol Kuntz — July 25, 2025

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