Energy Innovation

Expanding energy supply and capacity will become key drivers of economic growth and technological capabilities in the coming decades. CSIS analysis tracks energy sector technology advancement and innovations that will be used to address many of the world’s most pressing energy challenges.

The National Energy Dominance Council: A Conversation with Jarrod Agen

Jarrod Agen, Executive Director of the White House’s National Energy Dominance Council, joined CSIS to share key insights into the National Energy Dominance Council’s goals and the future of energy dominance in the United States.

Transcript — September 8, 2025

Mobilizing Private Finance for the Clean Energy Transition: Japan’s Green Transformation and Opportunities for U.S.-Japan Cooperation in Transition Finance

Commentary by Motoshi Tomita — May 30, 2025

Potential for U.S.-Japan Cooperation on Supply-Chain Resilience for Clean Energy Technologies

Commentary by Ikuo Nishimura — May 30, 2025

Innovation, Investment, and Influence: Advancing U.S.-Japan Energy Leadership Abroad

Commentary by Nick Lombardo — May 30, 2025

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Past Events

New Shores Live

February 27, 2026 • 12:30 – 1:00 pm EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

Powering National Renewal and Reinvigorating the Grid

February 24, 2026 • 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

Energy Shots: Endangerment and Danger

February 20, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:00 am EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

What is Causing Electricity Prices to Rise?

February 17, 2026 • 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

Introducing “Watt’s Law” and The Power Supply Ceiling on American Innovation

February 12, 2026 • 4:00 – 4:45 pm EST

Hosted by Renewing American Innovation

Energy Shots: India, Iran, Talks and Shocks

February 6, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:00 am EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

New Shores Live

January 28, 2026 • 10:00 – 10:30 am EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

Energy Shots: The Donald, the Drillers, and the Drivers

January 23, 2026 • 9:30 – 10:00 am EST

Hosted by Energy Security and Climate Change Program

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Ilaria Mazzocco

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Jane Nakano

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program

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New Shores Live

Please join Joseph Majkut, Director, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program, and Jonathan Tan, CEO and Co-Founder of CoreShell Technologies, as they discuss what comes next for the U.S. battery industry.

Event — February 27, 2026

Powering National Renewal and Reinvigorating the Grid

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a discussion exploring where today’s approach to grid planning and investment is falling short, the risks of underbuilding transmission, and how to ensure infrastructure investments strengthen reliability while prioritizing affordability and economic growth.

Event — February 24, 2026

Energy Shots: Endangerment and Danger

This biweekly video series, hosted by Joseph Majkut and Kevin Book, delivers clear insights, visuals, and straight talk on the latest energy trends.

Event — February 20, 2026

What is Causing Electricity Prices to Rise?

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a discussion exploring the complex factors behind rising electricity prices and the role AI data centers will play in future rate trajectories.

Event — February 17, 2026

Introducing “Watt’s Law” and The Power Supply Ceiling on American Innovation

A foundational advantage of the U.S. digital economy is weakening. For decades, Moore’s Law and Dennard scaling delivered steady improvements in computing performance while keeping energy costs manageable and underpinning productivity growth and national security.

Event — February 12, 2026