Power Map

Can markets deliver better environmental outcomes than mandates? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss conservative environmentalism with Hannah Downey, Policy Director at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), and Jim Connaughton, former Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) and Director of the White House Office of Environmental Policy under President George W. Bush.

Jeremy Harrell, CEO of ClearPath and ClearPath Action, dives into the evolving landscape of nuclear energy in the U.S. He discusses the surging bipartisan support for nuclear power and its resurgence due to new reactor technologies. The conversation highlights America's competitive position against global leaders like China and Russia. They also tackle spent fuel management challenges, exploring sustainable solutions. As the nuclear industry looks ahead, innovations in both large and small modular reactors play a crucial role in shaping a cleaner energy future.

Could President-elect Trump’s policies lower greenhouse gas emissions? How much influence does the president have over U.S. emissions? This week, Joseph and Quill discuss opportunities for climate progress in the coming years with Robin Millican of Breakthrough Energy and Lisa Friedman of the New York Times.

The incoming Trump Administration has pledged to unleash American energy by lifting restrictions on energy production and undoing the Biden climate agenda. How will Trump’s deregulatory agenda and proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reshape the U.S. energy landscape? Will Republicans and Democrats find common ground on permitting reform? This week, Joseph and Quill break down deregulation, DOGE, and permitting reform with Mike Catanzaro and Josh Siegel.

Over the last four years, President Biden implemented the most ambitious climate agenda in U.S. history. President-elect Trump and his fellow Republicans have pledged to undo the Biden climate agenda when they take control of the House, Senate, and White House in January. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss what the 2024 election taught us about the politics of climate change and the future of climate policy with Matt Yglesias, author of the Slow Boring newsletter.

Ilaria Mazzocco, an expert on US-China relations, and Frank Fannon, a senior advisor on energy resources, unpack the intricate energy and climate dynamics between the U.S. and China. They delve into the terms 'de-risking' and 'decoupling' and their implications under the Biden administration. The discussion highlights the contrasting energy strategies of both nations, including China's rise in renewable energy production. They also touch on the challenges of cooperation in clean energy while navigating complex geopolitical tensions.

President-elect Trump has pledged to unleash U.S. oil and gas production to achieve American energy dominance. What are the potential risks and benefits of this approach? This week, Joseph and Quill explore the incoming Trump administration's oil and gas strategy with Victoria Coates and Kevin Book.

Tim Puko, an energy and environmental reporter, joins Emily Domenech, a senior vice president at Boundary Stone Partners, and economist Dave Banks to dissect prospective energy policies under a potential Trump 2024 administration. They delve into the challenges of pro-fossil fuel strategies, international climate agreements, and U.S. LNG's global role. The trio also explores the implications of focusing on executive orders over traditional legislation and how permitting reform may shape future energy infrastructure amid changing trade policies.

Energy powers the world. With the re-election of Donald Trump, U.S. energy policy is set to undergo a major shift. "The Transition," an Energy 360° Miniseries, will unpack the future of energy and climate policy under new leadership with political insiders, thinkers, and business leaders reshaping the landscape. The first episode drops on Wednesday, November 13th.

This week, CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Senior Adviser Linda Stuntz, Senior Associate John Larsen, and Fellow Cy McGeady join Quill Robinson to discuss permitting reform. With the introduction of Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Senator John Barrasso's (R-WY) Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, Washington is once again discussing how the permitting status quo is hindering progress on the United States’ energy security and climate goals.