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Winning Over the Consumer: Making India's Smart Meters Work for People

India aims to implement 250 million smart meters by 2028. While the country has focused on meeting its installation targets, it now needs to also focus on engaging consumers, to increase adoption success.

Blog Post by Anna Trissa — May 1, 2026

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Will New FERC Orders Unlock Electricity for Data Centers?

On June 18, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ordered regional grid operators to adopt best practices for improving speed to power for large loads while protecting ratepayers from cost shifting. The order encouraged operators to embrace certain approaches but avoided top-down mandates, respecting operators’ rights and acknowledging regional differences in power management. In this conversation, CSIS scholars and guests will analyze this new approach and ask if it will effectively realize national priorities for the power sector.

Event — June 25, 2026

Navigating Global Energy Markets Amid Uncertainty

Please join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a timely conversation with Alex Grant, Equinor’s Senior Vice President for Crude, Products, and Liquids (CPL) and UK Country Manager.

Event — June 12, 2026

Energy Shots: Running on Empty

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

Event — May 29, 2026

Whose Grid Is It Anyway?

Join the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program for a conversation with Travis Fisher and Daniel Palken on competing visions of the U.S. power grid and its policy future.

Event — May 15, 2026

Energy Shots: Affordability Meets AI

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

Event — May 8, 2026