Power Map

From energy policy shifts to global currents, this final episode traces the map we charted together–featuring voices and insights that shaped Power Map.

Greece is emerging as a critical energy hub at the intersection of European grid integration, regional stability, and the global energy transition. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Georgios Stassis, Chairman and CEO of the Public Power Corporation, Greece's leading electricity producer and supplier. They discuss the enduring value of the transatlantic relationship, the challenge of ensuring energy affordability, and how European utilities are adapting to rapid changes in demand, technology, and geopolitics.

In a riveting conversation, Bruce Westerman, the only forester in the U.S. Congress and Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, dives into the balancing act of energy policy and conservation. He discusses the urgent need for permitting reform to keep pace with rising electricity demands, especially in the tech sector. Westerman highlights the historical connection between conservatism and conservation and suggests innovative methods to assess America's natural resources. He emphasizes the significance of local resource development for national security.

Norway is a global leader in fossil fuel production and clean energy technology deployment. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Torgeir Stordal, Director General of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, where he oversees the responsible development of fossil, wind, mineral, and carbon management resources on the Norwegian continental shelf. They discuss the shifting energy security landscape, the challenges of balancing development with environmental goals, and Norway’s future as an energy-producing nation.

Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party, discusses Alberta's pivotal role in U.S.-Canada energy relations. She highlights how Alberta supplies over four million barrels of crude oil daily to the U.S., emphasizing the economic significance of oil and gas. The conversation touches on the challenges of U.S. energy policy shifts, the need for stable trade policies, and Alberta's innovative approach to decarbonization, including advancements in carbon capture technologies and balancing energy production with environmental goals.

Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon and Managing Director of Business Climate, shares his expertise on the contrasting energy trends of 2024. He delves into the paradox of rising coal consumption alongside increased investments in energy transition. Bullard discusses the complexities of global energy dynamics, focusing on America's regional differences and China's dominance in auto manufacturing. He also highlights the importance of effective climate communication and local governance in advancing renewable energy solutions.

Welcome to Power Map—a new podcast from the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. Every other week, Joseph and Quill sit down with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of energy. Stay tuned for the first episode on February 26.

Over the past three months, we have spoken to thought leaders, former government officials, and top journalists about the themes and issues that will shape energy and climate policy under the second Trump Administration. On the final episode of “The Transition”, Joseph and Quill reflect on what we have learned and what is next alongside Clay Seigle, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new senior fellow.

Why did President Trump declare an energy emergency? How will his administration measure success in energy policy in the coming years? This week, Joseph and Quill break down the implications of recent energy orders with Paul Dabbar, Co-founder and CEO of Bohr Quantum Technologies and former Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy under the first Trump administration.

Industrial policy has garnered support from both sides of the aisle in recent years. Will tariffs and reshoring efforts bolster U.S. manufacturing or drive up costs and hinder clean energy progress? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss green industrial policy with Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of American Compass, and Jane Flegal, Executive Director of the Blue Horizons Foundation and former Senior Director for Industrial Emissions at the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy under President Biden.