Energy Update: Week of February 23

Friends,

The Olympics finished last night, and it was an amazing two-plus weeks.  Whether you are a hockey, figure skating, skiing or sledding fan, it was a wonderful break to watch the world’s winter athletes in action. How about that Men’s Ice Hockey gold Medal game? Wow…amazing, glad the US pulled it out finally and so proud they honored the late Johnny Gaudreau. I was most proud of my friend Geoff Hahn’s niece Aerin Frankel, who led the USA Women’s hockey team to Gold with her “brick wall” performance. Here was Geoff’s postgame picture he sent to me from the arena (and a shot of the HUGE save by USA goalie Connor Hellebuyck):

This week is the 10^th anniversary of the first U.S. LNG export cargo from Sabine Pass, Louisiana, marking a defining moment in modern American energy policy. The shipment signaled a US transformation from long-term gas importer to the world’s leading LNG exporter. A decade later, the strategic significance is clear as U.S. LNG has strengthened domestic energy security, supported thousands of jobs and reinforced infrastructure investment across producing states. Internationally, it has provided allies in Europe and Asia with reliable, market-based supply—most notably helping stabilize global markets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, enhancing America’s geopolitical leverage.

The NEDC will celebrate this LNG success at a White House event tomorrow afternoon. And there will be another event with political leaders and industry officials in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m., the President will deliver his State of the Union address. Expect energy to be a significant topic. Newly elected VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger will offer the Democratic response.  It’s now a common practice for Members of Congress to bring guests to the State of the Union, and we hear that Minority Leader Schumer has invited a union ironworker from Long Island who works on major offshore wind projects to attend as his guest. Sen. Whitehouse is also reportedly inviting a Rhode Island offshore wind worker. And Rep. Brad Schneider (IL) is bringing Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenbert, the plaintiff in the SCOTUS case that overturned the IEEPA tariffs Friday.

With SOTU, the Congress returns.  The House will vote on two energy bills concerning energy efficiency, potentially teeing them up for a vote before the full chamber later in the week.  Rep. Rick Allen’s home appliance bill, H.R. 4626, would let DOE revoke an energy efficiency standard if it increases upfront costs for consumers, and Rep. Craig Goldman’s "Homeowner Energy Freedom Act," H.R. 4758, which would repeal sections of the Inflation Reduction Act that concern home electrification, including an electric home rebate program and home energy efficiency contractor training grants. Finally, lawmakers face a Wednesday deadline to break a stalemate and propose legislation on year-round E15 through the House’s Rural Energy Council. Some mid-size independent refiners continue hold out over exemptions.

Hearings include a House Resources panel tomorrow looking at bureaucratic delays and the costs to ratepayers and electric power systems, several water resources hearings at House Transportation and House Energy, Senate Armed Services hearing on rebuilding American critical minerals supply chains and House Science looking at data center permitting. On Wednesday, Senate Energy hosts nominees Stevan Pearce (Bureau of Land Management Director), Kyle Haustveit (Energy undersecretary) and David LaCerte (to serve a full FERC term).

There is a lot going around town this week, including Energy Aspects 2026 Energy Conference today and tomorrow looking at policy and capital with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and API’s Mike Sommers; Wednesday’s ACORE holds its Policy Forum with Keynote speakers Reps. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), Scott Peters, (D-Calif.) and DOE undersecretary of energy Alex Fitzsimmons.  Fitzsimmons also headlines an Axios discussion on the new energy equation of Data Centers and the Grid  on Wednesday evening at District Winery. Finally, Thursday the National Center for Energy Analytics holds a forum to look at decoding energy sanctions.

Late last week, I talked about the EPA endangerment finding, Venezuela and other energy issues (and maybe a little Winter Olympics with Julie Mason on Sirius XM’s POTUS channel.  Check out the segment.

If you need anything on last Friday’s SCOTUS tariff decision and additional fallout, let me know.  My expert colleague Josh Zive is a great resource who has been keeping clients closely informed on the 122 tariff actions the President announced to replace the IEEPA tariffs and the broader implications for existing trade measures—including Sections 301, 201 and 232. And speaking of SCOTUS, just this morning, the Court said it will hear industry’s latest attempt to slow lawsuits against oil companies for the costs of climate change. Of course, my colleague Jeff Holmstead can help address any issues. Call with any questions.

Best,

Frank Maisano

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FRANKLY SPOKEN

“The last few weeks have been extremely stressful. I really wish we had that Sunrise facility online. That would have taken so much pressure off the natural gas system. So we’re looking forward to that [coming online] towards the end of next year.”

Gary Stephenson, a senior vice president for the Long Island Power Authority, said about the region’s cold snap. The municipal utility, which serves 1.2 million customers, purchases power from South Fork Wind and will connect its grid to Sunrise Wind, which is expected to start operating in 2027.

ON THE PODCAST

Fitzsimmons Weighs in On Energy Dominance – On the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast, Jason Bordoff speaks to the acting under secretary of energy at the US Department of Energy, Alex Fitzsimmons, about the second Trump administration’s energy policy priorities. Alex discusses the trade-offs between security and speed in the administration’s energy dominance agenda, what the administration’s waning support for renewables and low-carbon industries mean for American clean energy innovation in the coming decades and can the US build out new power capacity, including advanced nuclear, quickly and safely.

Offshore Wind Challenges Focus of Study – On this week’s version of the US Energy Assn Power Sector podcast,  Oliver Stover, Associate Principal with the Energy Practice for global business consultant Charles River Associates, discusses the recently disrupted Atlantic coast offshore wind projects’ potential key role in reliably meeting the growing demand for electricity in Northeastern population centers.

FUN OPINIONS

Nuclear is a Bipartisan Solution – In an op-ed in the Albany Times-Union, nuclear experts at the Energy Innovation Reform Project Sam Thernstrom and Center for National Interest Paul Saunders write one would not expect New York and Texas to agree on much about energy policy. But faced with increasing electricity demand and escalating concerns about electricity prices, both have embraced new nuclear power as a necessary component of a reliable, affordable electricity system.

WSJ Letter: Build More Pipelines – In a letter to the Wall Street Journal, Natural Gas Supply Association CEO Dena Wiggins writes U.S. natural-gas supply is abundant. Aside from contractual choices, the underlying constraint is infrastructure. Natural gas can’t reach demand centers if we don’t have the pipelines necessary to deliver it, regardless of how much is produced or how much can be produced. If policymakers want to ensure reliable, affordable natural gas for U.S. manufacturers, the solution is modernizing permitting and building more infrastructure. Abundant supply creates value only if it can be delivered.

FROG BLOG

Chamber Highlights LNG Advantages on 10-Year Anniversary – In a blog post on LNG’s role in our energy revolution, the US Chamber writes It is fitting that this ten-year LNG milestone coincides with the four-year anniversary of the Russia–Ukraine war—a conflict that threatened to upend global energy supply chains and trigger widespread shortages. Instead, American energy helped avert that crisis. Since the start of the war, Europe’s consumption of U.S. natural gas has risen from just 5 percent of EU demand in 2021 to more than 27 percent today, replacing Russian pipeline gas with cleaner, reliable U.S. supply. This surge stabilized global energy markets and helped Europe and other allies avoid the worst outcomes feared at the war’s outset. That transformation was underscored last month when the European Union signed a ban on Russian gas imports—an outcome that would have been unthinkable without U.S. energy leadership.

Critical Mineral Essential to Compete with China – In a piece initially in The Washington Times, C3’s Drew Bond argues the United States must look beyond traditional mines to break that dependence and strengthen our national security. "The minerals that will power America’s economy, safeguard its security and end reliance on China are no longer just in mountains and mines; they are also waiting under the sea."

FUN FACTS

EV Write Downs are Significant: Carmakers registered $65 billion in write-offs globally as companies were forced to overhaul their EV investments, squeezed by a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition

IN THE NEWS

Chamber Leads Massive Permitting Letter Effort – The US Chamber led more than 600 signers in pushing the US Senate to support for bipartisan permitting reform.  The letter urges the Senate to prioritize and pass bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform legislation as early this year as possible. Communities across America are counting on Congress to deliver a modernized, efficient, predictable, and transparent permitting process—one that provides the project certainty needed to secure investment today, unlock economic growth, and foster innovation that creates opportunity and a stronger future for families and neighborhoods.

SCOTUS Blocks Trump Tariffs – The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda.

• Vote: 6–3
  • Majority (6): Roberts, Sotomayor, Kagan, Gorsuch, Barrett, Jackson
  • Dissent (3): Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh
• Opinions:
  • Chief Justice Roberts wrote the main opinion.
  • Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson agreed with the result but wrote separately.
  • Thomas wrote one dissent alone.
  • Kavanaugh dissented, joined by Thomas and Alito.
• Reasoning:
  • Text of IEEPA Does Not Mention Tariffs and Congress Has Separate Tariff Statutes—The Court emphasized that Congress has created specific statutes that authorize tariffs under defined conditions, such as:
    • Section 232 (national security)
    • Section 201 (safeguards)
    • Section 301 (unfair trade practices)
    • Those statutes require investigations, include procedural safeguards, and often impose time limits or reporting requirements.
  • Major Questions Doctrine
    • The Court treated nationwide tariff authority as a major economic power.
    • Under the Court’s “major questions” reasoning, Congress must speak clearly and unmistakably if it intends to delegate that level of authority.
    • The majority concluded IEEPA lacks that clear statement.
  • Separation of Powers Concerns
    • The majority stressed that the Constitution gives Congress authority over duties and tariffs and expanding IEEPA to include tariff authority would significantly shift that power to the Executive.

Major issues to watch now:

• Refunds—the decision does not deal with the issue of how or when refunds will be granted.  Expect the Court of International Trade to lay out these details when they begin hearing the refund lawsuits that were stayed pending the SCOTUS decision.
• Section 122 is on deck—The administration is widely expected to declare a balance‑of‑payments emergency and impose a uniform surcharge, likely between 10 and 15 percent, under Section 122. This stop‑gap authority lasts up to 150 days and applies broadly to imports.
• New investigations are likely—Expect fresh Section 301 or Section 232 investigations while the Section 122 surcharge runs. These probes could target products ranging from critical minerals to electric vehicles.
• Legislation and deals—Congress may move to clarify or curb emergency tariff powers. Meanwhile, negotiations with partners such as Thailand, the EU, and India continue, potentially opening new opportunities.

Admin Appeals General Court Ruling Overturning Wind Project Permits – The Trump administration is appealing a judge's decision that found the White House's effort to halt permits for wind projects across the country illegal. A federal judge in December deemed the administration's action "unlawful." Judge Patti Saris wrote as part of that decision that defendants "candidly concede that the sole factor they considered in deciding to stop issuing permits was the President’s direction to do so." The Justice Department this week filed a notice of appeal to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging that district court ruling. This only covers the day 1 order.

Wright Warns IAE about Climate Efforts – Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues to get plaudits for his Saturday “tough love” message to Europe at the Munich Security Conference. Coming in his wake this week is Energy Secretary Chris Wright, with his own message for Europe and IEA: Stop climate focus and get back to real energy work. Wright last year put the agency on notice. In a July interview with Bloomberg, he made clear that “we will do one of two things: We will reform the way the IEA operates or we will withdraw.” The U.S. certainly has leverage. A 2024 Senate report notes that the IEA’s annual regular budget is about $33 million, and the U.S. on average has provided about 23% of it. And there are some hints that the IEA is responding: In its November report, the agency took a more realistic view of long-term oil demand. Wright says they Still need to do more. As for the IEA specifically, it has “made some first steps,” but still has “a long way to go.” He pointed out the obvious: It’s one thing for climate advocacy groups to engage in “crazy policy,” but “you can’t have climate advocacy within an honest group that’s about energy security.” The really crazy thing is that anyone ever pretended you could.

ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Forum Looks at Saudi- US Nuclear Ties – The Center for the National Interest and co-sponsor the Nuclear Energy and National Security Coalition hold an online panel discussion today at 11:00 a.m. of a prospective U.S.-Saudi Arabia civil nuclear agreement with three preeminent experts on nuclear energy and nuclear nonproliferation. Speakers will include Brookings Fellow Robert Einhorn, former DOE Deputy Secretary and Council on Foreign Relation fellow Dan Poneman and former State Nonproliferation official Stephan Rademaker will speak.

Schwab Headlines Trade Forum – The Washington International Trade Association holds its virtual 2026 International Trade Conference today and tomorrow with the action beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, participates in a discussion on "Trump Trade 2.0" and later Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business Sushan Demirjian talks critical minerals. 

Wright Headlines Energy Aspects Conference – Energy Aspects holds its 2026 Energy Conference today and tomorrow looking at policy and capital.  Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivers remarks at Commemorative Leadership Dinner tonight at 7:00 p.m. tonight.  Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette; Ditte Juul Jorgensen, director-general for energy at the European Commission, API’s Mike Sommers and former DOE official/Centrus CEO Dan Poneman deliver remarks tomorrow.

Forum looks at Trade Clean Energy Nexus – ACP convenes a NEXUS forum on trade and supply chains today and tomorrow at Convene Hamilton Square. The event unites the experts working at the intersection of energy and trade for deep-dive conversations around procurement, compliance, tariffs, and more.

EU Methane Forum Set – The 4^th annual Methane Mitigation Europe Summit which takes place tomorrow to Thursday at the Van der Valk Hotel Schiphol, Amsterdam, NL. The event looks at the EU Methane Regulation, one of the world’s most ambitious climate policies in history. Held amidst key compliance deadlines under the EU Methane Regulation, Methane Mitigation Europe is the critical touchpoint for operators, regulators, solution providers and investors looking to benchmark technical, strategic and policy insights.

ITC Holds Quartz Hearing – Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., the International Trade Commission will hold a hearing in the trade case seeking tariffs or quotas on imported quartz surface products. The trade petition was filed by a small group of multinational corporations, but most small- and mid-sized fabricators across the country say tariffs or quotas would threaten American jobs, consumer choice, and fair competition. If you’re interested in attending the hearing or connecting with a fabricator to learn more, reach out to my colleague Molly at molly.morrissey@bracewell.com.

Senate Armed Services Looks at Critical Mineral Supply Chain – The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. on rebuilding American critical minerals supply chains.

House Science Panel Looks at Data Center Permitting – The House Science Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight will hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. to examine the permitting processes associated with data centers and their energy sources. Witnesses include CEI’s Paige Lambermont, Google’s Marsden Hanna,  and Eric Masanet, UC-Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management.

House Transportation Looks at Water Resources – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. on Administration priorities focused on a Water Resources Development Act of 2026.

Forum Looks at Insurance, Clean Energy – Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., UPenn’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy holds a discussion of insurance sector leaders driving strategies for risk transfer to support greater investments in clean technology and clean energy. Insurance is an enabler of economic activity and can help direct capital toward less carbon-intensive and cleaner technologies and business models. Insurers have many tools available to do this; this panel will discuss underwriting strategies and the insurance value chain.

House Energy Panel Looks at Drinking Water – The House Energy & Commerce Environment Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. to examine challenges and opportunities for safe, reliable and affordable drinking water.

House Resources Tackles Affordability, Power Prices – The House Natural Resources Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. looking at bureaucratic delays and the costs to ratepayers and electric power systems.

TotalEnergies CEO Headlines AC Fireside Chat – The Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center holds a fireside chat tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. with TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné on the future of global energy markets. Pouyanné will discuss TotalEnergies’ engagement in the United States; the global outlook for gas, LNG, and oil markets; energy transition strategy; and US–Europe competitiveness.

Progressive Groups Looks at Permitting – The Progressive Policy Institute holds a virtual discussion tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. looking at the case for bipartisan permitting reform and boosting clean energy. The forum will look at why Democrats should embrace permitting reform and how bipartisan permitting reform can accelerate clean energy deployment, lower costs for families, and strengthen American infrastructure.

Forum Looks at Energy Storage – Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., the Renewable Thermal Collaborative holds a forum to showcase successful use cases of thermal energy storage technology. From financial incentives to process integration, speakers will explore their company’s path to commercial deployment and share lessons learned from implementation. The insights they share can inform end users considering this technology for their own facilities as well as policymakers and others seeking to accelerate industrial decarbonization.

IEA Releases Global Hydrogen Outlook – IEA holds a Future Focused session at noon tomorrow to look at its latest analysis showing a hydrogen market that is recalibrating, not retreating. GTI Energy’s Kristine Wiley will be joined by José Miguel Bermúdez Menéndez, Energy Technology Analyst at the IEA, to explore what the past year’s developments signal for the next stage of hydrogen deployment. Drawing on the 2025 Global Hydrogen Review, he will provide insights on how infrastructure planning, trade dynamics, cost trajectories, and regulation are shaping where low-emissions hydrogen is most likely to scale.

CSIS Looks at Renewing Grid – CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program holds a discussion tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. on featuring a keynote address by Jim Robb, President and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), followed by a panel conversation with Luke Pardue, Policy Director at the Aspen Institute’s Economic Strategy Group (AESG); Christina Hayes, Executive Director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG); and Paula Glover, President of the Alliance to Save Energy. The discussion will explore 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.

State of the Union Set – House Speaker Mike Johnson invited Trump to give the State of the Union address tomorrow at 9:00 p.m.  Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger gives the Democratic response.

Summit Focused on Climate Finance – Duke University’s flagship gathering on mobilizing private capital for global energy and climate solutions, the third annual "From Billions to Trillions" summit, will be co-hosted by the Nicholas Institute and Fuqua School of Business. The 2026 summit will explore how to reduce the risks that constrain energy and climate finance. Key topics will include leveraging data center investment flows and scaling energy for AI demand, clean energy finance gaps and navigating political risks to energy and climate finance.

WaPo Hosts AI Power Forum – The Washington Post is hosting a forum on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to look at powering the AI Age. The event will feature conversations about how America can build new sources of energy and strengthen its energy security.

Senate Energy Hosts DOE, BLM Officials – The Senate Energy Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. featuring the nominations of Stevan Pearce to be director of the Bureau of Land Management, Kyle Haustveit to be Energy undersecretary and David LaCerte to serve a full -term at FERC.

Fitzsimmons Headlines ACORE Forum – The American Council on Renewable Energy holds its ACORE Policy Forum on Wednesday and Thursday. Keynote speakers include Reps. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.) and Scott Peters, (D-Calif.), as well as DOE undersecretary of energy Alex Fitzsimmons.

Senate Environment Looks at Water Resources – The Senate Environment Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Projects, Programs, and Priorities.

Forum Look sat Power Challenges in SE – In a virtual briefing on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., experts from RMI and Rhodium Group will present new modeling on how industrial policies can meet rising electricity demand while catalyzing private investment and job creation. Using Southeastern states as a regional case study, the session will highlight the scale of new power capacity, investment, and employment these policies could unlock, how policies affect electricity prices and grid dynamics, and what the results imply for how states can implement policy within realistic budget and fiscal constraints.

Forum looks at Legal Questions of DeReg Agenda – On Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., NYU’s Institute Policy Integrity hosts a webinar where staff members will examine a year of widescale federal deregulation and the legal vulnerabilities of these efforts. Several of our attorneys will review the aggressive and sometimes unprecedented legal theories the Trump Administration has used in its pursuit of deregulation, along with the key issues and strategies behind upcoming litigation against regulatory rollbacks.

Fitzsimmons, McAuliffe Headline Axios Data Centers, Grid Discussion – On Wednesday evening at District Winery, Axios holds a discussion on the new energy equation of Data Centers and the Grid. The event will explore the latest breakthroughs and challenges to strengthening America’s energy landscape. We’ll hold conversations looking at how policy and industry are responding to new strains on the U.S. energy system and working urgently to meet rising demand.

Forum Looks at Energy Workforce – On Wednesday evening in NYC, the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA Women in Energy Initiative (WIE), and the NYU SPS Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and Young Professionals in Energy NYC are holding a conversation on the expanding career opportunities within the power and electricity sector. This event will bring together industry leaders to discuss the skills, pathways, and innovations defining the next generation of energy careers, as well as offer valuable insights and practical guidance on how to make an impact in this critical and growing sector.

Forum Looks at Energy Sanctions –  On Thursday at 10:00 a.m., the National Center for Energy Analytics holds a forum to look at decoding energy sanctions. This event features NCEA Visiting Fellows Matthew McManus (State Dept) and Neil Atkinson (IEA) in a fireside chat. Following a brief presentation of the findings in NPCA’s latest report, the speakers will discuss the role of America’s oil and natural gas production in strategic energy sanctions against Russia, Venezuela, and Iran.

RFF Looks at Puerto Rico Power – On Thursday at 11:00 a.m., Resources for the Future holds a virtual discussion on looking at the attention Bad Bunny offered for Puerto Rico’s power struggle.  At this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, musical artist Bad Bunny highlighted the critical issue of electricity reliability in Puerto Rico. In this webinar, Diana Hernández of Columbia University, along with Marla Perez Lugo, and Cecilio Ortiz Garcia from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will unpack these issues in a conversation moderated by Resources for the Future (RFF) Fellow and Communities in the Energy Transition Initiative Director Daniel Raimi. Panelists will discuss the history and evolution of the island’s government-owned electricity system, how weather events and other factors have put that system under strain, and what steps residents and policymakers can take to improve electricity access, affordability, and reliability.

RMI Discussions Chemical Roadmap – On Thursday at 11:00 a.m., RMI holds a forum for a first look at the Applied Innovation Roadmap (AIR) for Chemicals, an action-oriented assessment of six electrification technologies with the potential to significantly cut emissions from primary chemicals production. In this webinar, RMI experts walk through the recent analysis highlighting high-potential technologies, the critical research, development and demonstration (RD&D) gaps holding them back, and where coordinated funding and policy can unlock scale and cost reductions.

CEI Looks at Water Regs – The Competitive Enterprise Institute holds a briefing on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. on modernizing water regulation. Senate Environment Chairwoman Shelley Moore Capito headlines the discussion.

EESI, BCSE Talk FACTBOOK – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) hold a briefing on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. looking at technologies and solutions to keep energy costs low and meet rising demand. This panel will cover a broad portfolio of commercially-available technologies and resources—from energy efficiency to renewable energy to natural gas—that are essential to understand in order to ensure that the U.S. energy system can continue to grow and promote domestic prosperity, encourage innovation, and provide opportunities for economic development. The briefing will share new findings from the 2026 edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook.

IN THE FUTURE

EPSA Competitive Power Summit Hosts Danley, Rosner – The Electric Power Supply Assn holds its 5^th annual Competitive Power Summit on March 3^rd at the Grand Hyatt.  The event features a day of expert panels and featured speakers discussing critical issues facing competitive power and the U.S. electric system, as well as what it takes to build what’s needed at the pace required to keep power both reliable and cost-effective.  Headline speakers include DOE’s James Danley and FERC Commissioner and former Chair David Rosner.

CCS Forum Set – The Global CCS Institute holds its annual Europe Forum on Carbon Capture and Storage on March 4^th in Brussels, Belgium. The event is a key platform for policy leaders, NGOs, industry experts, academics, financial institutions, and the public to explore the latest developments in carbon capture and storage (CCS) across Europe.

Atlantic Hosts EXIM Bank Head on Competitiveness – On Wednesday, March 4^th at 3:00 p.m., the Atlantic Council hosts its upcoming ACFrontPage event featuring EXIM Bank Chairman John Jovanovic on US priorities for global competitiveness.

Water Power Week to Highlight Key Hydro Role – The week of March 9^th, the National Hydropower Association holds its annual Water Power Week 26 in Washington, DC. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will headline the event. 

Energy Abundance Forums Set – The American Energy Abundance Alliance, a new initiative of BCSE, is holding the 2026 Energy Abundance Forum in Washington, DC on March 11^th and 12^th  to address connect with fellow BCSE members and learn the latest updates on energy policy.

EESI to Look at Affordability Programs – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) holds a briefing on Thursday March 12^th at 3:00 p.m. in 2168 Rayburn to look at readily-available solutions to help reduce energy costs for homes and small businesses. This briefing will convene experts from around the country with on-the-ground experience in bolstering energy efficiency and delivering savings to consumers. These panelists will explore the benefits of energy-saving solutions available to households and small businesses. They will also identify key federal programs that support these initiatives, such as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, ENERGY STAR and the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Burgum, Wright Headline Japan Energy Forum – The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum (IPEM) is being held on March 14^th and 15^th in Tokyo, Japan convening of Ministers, CEOs and senior leaders shaping the future of energy security in the Indo-Pacific. IPEM brings together government and industry to advance trusted partnerships, unlock investment and strengthen resilient, secure energy supply chains across the region.  US officials attending include Secretary Burgum, Secretary Wright, Ex-Im Bank President head John Jovanovic and many more.  Look for an energy deals on LNG to be featured here.

Hydropower Conference Set – CEATI holds it 16^th hydropower conference in San Diego, CA on March 17^th and 18^th. CEATI gathers utility leaders, experts and influencers at this prestigious event to share practical insights and breakthrough developments shaping the future of hydropower. The 2026 event will feature utility professionals from a variety of leadership roles, including Dam Safety Engineers, Hydro Plant Managers, Engineering Directors, Hydrologists, Water Resource Managers and Business Executives.

Forum Tackles Nuclear Questions – OurEnergyPolicy is hosting an upcoming luncheon on the technology, regulatory and financial status of advanced nuclear on Wednesday March 18^th at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The panel will feature Bradley Crowell from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Bill Jessup from Natura Resources, and Doug True from the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Decarb Conference Set – The Climate Registry hosts the 2026 Climate Leadership Conference event: Carbon Disclosure and Decarbonization Forum in Pasadena, CA on March 19^th and 20^th. This year’s program features policymakers, sustainability experts, and university changemakers who are shaping the future of decarbonization. BCSE experts will be there.

USTDA, NEDC to Coordinate Forum – Mark your calendars of for a major LNG event in advance of CERA Week on Friday March 20^th coordinated by NEDC and the US Trade & Development Admin at the US Chamber.  More details on this soon. 

CERA Week Set – CERAWeek is on for March 22^nd to 26^th. The event is the most prominent energy Conference of the year and features three mutually reinforcing platforms: The Executive Conference, the Innovation Agora and Partner Programs. The industry's foremost thought leaders convene to cultivate relationships and exchange transformative ideas. Our programs are designed to advance new ideas, insight and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.