Columbia Energy Exchange Climate Shocks Are Redefining Energy Security
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Jul 15, 2025 Join Kate Guy, a senior fellow and managing director at the Center on Global Energy Policy, as she dives into the intersection of extreme weather and energy security. She discusses the vulnerabilities in our energy infrastructure exposed by climate change, the urgent need for resilience planning, and the necessity of diversifying energy sources. Kate also highlights the critical role of government data in weather forecasting and the importance of innovative technology to manage energy demands. Explore how these challenges are reshaping our understanding of national security.
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Extreme Weather Reshapes Energy Security
- Extreme summer weather events are reshaping national energy security priorities globally.
- Governments now urgently demand secure, reliable, and affordable energy in response to climate-driven shocks.
Energy and Climate Security Cycle
- Energy security and climate security are deeply intertwined, not opposing goals.
- Climate change increases energy demand and infrastructure stress, creating a cycle of mutual threat.
Build Resilient Energy Infrastructure
- Invest consistently in resilient, climate-proofed energy infrastructure beyond political cycles.
- Use updated risk assessments and integrate demand-side management and technology to prepare for shocks.
