Energy Update: Week of June 24

Energy Update - June 24, 2019

Friends,

First off, let me say I am still very excited for the city of St. Louis, the only other NHL team as part of the 1967 expansion of the league that hadn’t won Lord Stanley’s Cup to bring it home in Game 7 in Boston.  And what a treat (after going through it in DC last year) to have Blues parade the Cup down Market Street led by the famous A-B Clydesdales.  That leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs with the longest current Cup drought at 50 seasons.  The focus on the Maple Leafs’ woes will only be further exacerbated by the Toronto Raptors triumph over the Golden State Warriors, winning their first the NBA Championship and first by a team out of the US.     

Well, we have made the turn to shorter days with the Summer Solstice (longest daylight of year) on Friday.  We have also turned the corner on the Women’s World Cup in France which has headed to the knockout round of 16.  Already Germany, Norway, England and France advanced over the weekend and the US has just finished off Spain, 2-1.  Canada-Sweden is underway now and Italy-China and Netherlands-Japan are both tomorrow.  The US and France meet next in what will likely be an epic match.

The big event this week will be the first Democratic Presidential Primary Debates, which occur on Wednesday and Thursday.  Of course, the big question in our world will swirl around the discussion of climate.  As you know, this is an important issue for Democratic primary voters, despite its low interest overall and contenders have all been trying to out-climate each other.  I am certain that there will be a lot of claims (misleading, out-of-context, etc.) about many things so we will be ready to address those issues.   

Also on Wednesday in DC is the Congressional Baseball game at National Park.  It was two years ago that Minority Whip Steve Scalise was shot at a practice for the annual game.  He returns to the line-up this year for the Republicans in what will likely be an emotional moment for all involved. Since 1909, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a bipartisan event beloved by all and enjoyed by thousands. Game time is 7:05 and Democrats have won 9 of 10 since 2009.

On the hearing front this week, House Science looks at DOE R&D with Secretary Perry tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. while the House Oversight Committee hearing on disaster response and resilience postponed two weeks ago resurfaces at 2:00 p.m.  Senate Commerce also look at transportation innovations tomorrow afternoon while Senate Energy looks at land/water conservation tomorrow and nuclear waste on Thursday. 

Other good events include a CSIS Program launching two reports as part of its Energy in America series tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. while in the afternoon they host Equinor’s Eirik Wærness to present Equinor's Energy Perspectives 2019.  On Wednesday, the Bipartisan Policy Center and the American Flood Coalition are holding a discussion on local response to increased flooding and storm surges.  Of course, the experts at MIT can help here. Also Wednesday, Transpo Sect Elaine Chao addresses infrastructure at 8:30 a.m. and INGAA hosts a Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase at 4:00 p.m. in 2168 Rayburn.  Finally, on Thursday at 3:00 p.m., the US Energy Association hosts a forum on climate change action and what we can do about it where speakers include ClearPath’s Rich Powell.

Finally, the Aspen Ideas Festival hits high gear this week with energy panels on Thursday and Friday and our friend Amy Harder in on a bunch.  See the full schedule here.  Call with questions,

 

Best,

Frank Maisano

(202) 828-5864

C. (202) 997-5932

 

FRANKLY SPOKEN

“We are delivering on one of President Trump’s core priorities: ensuring the American public has access to affordable, reliable energy in a manner that continues our nation’s environmental progress. Unlike the Clean Power Plan, ACE adheres to the Clean Air Act and gives states the regulatory certainty they need to continue to reduce emissions and provide a dependable, diverse supply of electricity that all Americans can afford. When ACE is fully implemented, we expect to see U.S. power sector CO2 emissions fall by as much as 35% below 2005 levels.”

EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on the new ACE rule.

 

“This final rule represents a more flexible path forward that will minimize the cost to consumers and preserve the reliability of the electric grid as electric co-ops work to promote a healthy environment and vibrant rural communities.

Former House Democratic Rep and current NRECA CEO Jim Matheson on the new EPA Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. 

 

ON THE PODCAST

Chamber Official Discusses Transportation on Concrete Podcast – Hard Facts, the podcast of the Portland Cement Alliance, examines the best way to pay for the nation’s transportation infrastructure. This week, they visit with Ed Mortimer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Transportation and Infrastructure, to explain the plan and the need for Congressional action before the end of this year.  Think tanks, associations, and experts all have weighed in with their solutions for the nation’s transportation funding crisis, proposing funding mechanisms, policy solutions, and legislative language.

Bracewell PRG Discusses ACE Rule – This week on Bracewell’s Lobby Shop Podcast, Scott Segal joins the team to talk about the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) Rule, this Administration's replacement for Obama's Clean Power Plan. The discussion compares the two, talk historical context and discuss what they mean for climate change. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vyI0E5nhSb2Kd4uMX8Gsi

 

FUN OPINIONS

Column: Trump Needs to Focus on Workers, Not Just Farmers – In a new column in Newsweek, former Reagan White House Office of Policy and Bush 41 associate deputy attorney general Peter Ferrara writes that from a policy standpoint, continuing to issue waivers to small refineries in dire need is a “no-brainer.” He cited a recent brief EPA filed in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in May 2018 showed that there is nothing unlawful about how the administration has issued them, while data from renowned agricultural economist Scott Irwin found that they have not meaningfully affected demand for ethanol, if at all.

Saunders: Energy Innovation Will Define Future – In a long, detailed piece for National Interest, Paul Saunders of the Energy Innovation Reform Project says the task for the Trump administration, and for Congress on energy innovation is to ensure that the United States continues to innovate in ways that place America at the forefront of global energy development and transformation. That will help to bolster growth, increase competitiveness and guarantee the nation’s long-term security. Republican support for policies to promote energy innovation—including increased spending on research, development and demonstration programs—seems likely to expand as national security conservatives increasingly consider key technology and other policy decisions within the context of U.S.-China competition.


IN THE NEWS

EIA Says NatGas, Renewables Still Growing – In its  June 2019 Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA reported that the share of U.S. total utility-scale #electricity generation from natural gas-fired power plants is expected to rise from 35% in 2018 to 37% in 2019 and to 38% in 2020. Forecasts that renewable fuels, including wind, solar, and hydropower, will collectively produce 18% of U.S. electricity in 2019 and almost 20% in 2020. EIA expects that annual generation from wind will surpass hydropower generation for the first time in 2019 to become the leading source of renewable electricity generation and maintain that position in 2020.  See the charts here.

SEIA 1Q Outlook Sees Growth – Wood MacKenzie and SEIA said in the first quarter of 2019 the U.S. installed 2.7 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics (PV), making it the most solar ever installed in the first quarter of a year. With the strong first quarter, Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables forecasts 25% growth in 2019 compared to 2018, and it expects more than 13 GWdc of installations this year.  This data comes from the new U.S. Solar Market Insight Report), whom together announced in May that the U.S. hit the 2 million solar installation milestone. The largest share of installations during the record-breaking quarter came from the utility PV segment, with 1.6 gigawatts coming on-line, making up 61 percent of PV capacity installed. The report notes that with 4.7 gigawatts of large scale projects under construction, 2019 is on track to be a strong year for utility PV, with 46 percent growth over 2018 expected.

ACE Rule Rolls Out – EPA issued the final Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule – replacing the prior administration’s overreaching Clean Power Plan (CPP) with a rule that restores the rule of law and empowers states to continue to reduce emissions while providing affordable and reliable energy for all Americans. The final rule is the culmination of a review of the CPP, which followed challenges from a large number of states, trade associations, rural electric co-ops, and labor unions who argued that the CPP exceeded EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act, and led to an unprecedented stay of the Obama rule by the Supreme Court in 2016.

WV AG Morrisey Says States Will See Flexibility, Respect – West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey and a 27-state coalition applauded President Trump’s proposed replacement of the Clean Power Plan.  The AG said the Affordable Clean Energy rule is far preferable to the patently unlawful regime sought by the Obama-era Power Plan. His office will thoroughly review the rule for full compliance with the law.  “The Obama-era Power Plan sought to devastate West Virginia coal miners, but our office led the nationwide fight and stopped it at the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “That was a crucial victory for West Virginia, but our fight knows no end. We remain a steadfast leader on the national stage and will review the ACE rule thoroughly to ensure that it respects coal miners and the livelihoods of those who depend upon their success.   The Affordable Clean Energy rule will respect the important role of states in regulating energy and air quality. It is a significant step forward in embracing Congress’ intent for cooperation between the state and federal governments, correcting the Obama-era, one-size-fits-all model that promised to devastate coal communities across the state and nation.  Such cooperation restores each state’s authority to consider factors specific to the energy needs and facilities in their borders, including costs, practical achievability and the useful life of any particular power plant.

Chamber Comments – While PA Chamber head Kevin Sunday spoke at the event at EPA, GEI head Christopher Guith said the ACE rule will help “continue the trend of declining electric power sector emissions while preserving America’s energy leadership and respecting the law.  We commend the Administration not only for its efforts to replace the unlawful Clean Power Plan with a regulatory framework for addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, but also for doing so by engaging with all stakeholders in a thorough and collaborative process.  While we will thoroughly review the final text, we are particularly pleased that the final ACE rule establishes guidelines emphasizing cooperation with states and encouraging the deployment of innovative technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants in a manner that is practical, achievable, and consistent with the Clean Air Act. The ACE rule represents an important step by the Administration, working with states, and the private sector to lower greenhouse gas emissions."

NRECA Says Rule Promotes Flexibility, Certainty – EPA’s ACE rule provides flexibility and certainty while addressing carbon emissions from existing power sources, NRECA CEO Jim Matheson said.  “Electric cooperatives have invested billions of dollars in diverse energy sources and emission-reduction technology to meet the electricity needs of their local communities while protecting the environment. The final ACE rule gives electric cooperatives the ability to adopt evolving technology and respond to market and consumer demands while continuing to serve as engines of economic development for one in eight Americans.”  Electric cooperatives have reduced emissions from their electric generation sources significantly since 2009 and are investing in research to develop proven carbon capture, storage and reuse technology that can extend the operation of fossil fuel power plants. In comments that were filed on the rule, NRECA encouraged EPA to adhere to its proposal to regulate “within the fence line” of a facility by allowing states to make assessments based on federal guidelines at each power plant regarding additional steps that may be required to reduce emissions. EPA’s final rule follows this suggestion.

Former Obama EPA Head Rips New Rule – Former Obama EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy slammed the Trump EPA's new power plant rule for gutting the rules she had put forward to combat carbon dioxide emissions that are contributing to climate change. "I believe this is the first rule in EPA's history that acknowledges the existential threat of climate change but by the agency's own admission does absolutely nothing to stop it," she said in a statement. "The Trump administration has made painfully clear that they are incapable of rising to the challenge and tackling this crisis. They have shown a callous disregard for EPA's mission, a pattern of climate science denial, and an inexcusable indifference to the consequences of climate change."  

 

ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Climate Officials in Bonn – The UN holds a Bonn Climate Change Conference today through Thursday, features a range of events, meetings, and negotiating sessions on international climate policy.

CEC Officials Meeting in Mexico – Today and tomorrow, the Council of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation meets in Mexico City to assess progress and establish shared priorities and actions for environmental cooperation in North America.

DOE, Labs to Discuss Nuke Innovations – The Energy Department and the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council holds a Capitol Hill briefing tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in 2168 Rayburn on topical nuclear energy issues and US lab innovations. Speakers include Oak Ridge’s Tom Zacharia and for DOE official David Blee.

CSIS to Detail Energy Reports – The CSIS Energy & National Security Program launch two reports as part of its Energy in America series tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.  The first on The Changing Role of Energy in the U.S. Economy; and Energy as a Source of Economic and Social Mobility.  Over the last decade, the energy landscape in the United States has shifted in some consequential ways.  Going forward, the energy sector changes and energy policy developments are likely to play an important role in the economic and societal well-being of many regions around the country.  The Changing Role of Energy in the U.S. Economy provides insights into the role of energy in the U.S. economy at the national, regional, and local levels; the economic consequences of multiple energy pathways; the distributional impacts of various energy policies; and the anticipated economic consequences of technological change in the energy sector.  Energy as a Source of Economic and Social Mobility examines how energy creates economic and social opportunity through jobs, innovation, and improved living standards.  Increasingly, it is no longer enough to demonstrate energy policy's net economic benefits - policies are often expected to account for preexisting inequities, consider distributive consequences, and create economic opportunity.  This study evaluates policies and strategies designed to harness various kinds of energy development as sources of U.S. economic growth and social mobility.  Panelists will take a closer look at what is working—and what isn't—in U.S. energy policy as the relationship between energy and the U.S. economy evolves, and features Harvard’s Joseph Aldy, Mary Alice McCarthy of New America and David Hart of the George Mason University School of Policy and Government and Nonresident Senior Fellow at Brookings.

Senate Energy Focuses on Land, Water Conservation – The Senate Energy Committee holds a full committee hearing at 10:00 a.m. to examine the implementation of the Land and Water Conservation Fund program.  On Wednesday it will also legislative hearing on a number of bills. 

Perry Heads to House Science – Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m., Energy Secretary Rick Perry will testify on the agency's research and development initiatives before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. The department requested about $32 billion for fiscal year 2020, a $1 billion bump from the previous year, including $1.7 billion in early-stage technology research and development for renewable, nuclear and fossil fuel energy.

Transpo Hearing to Look at Waters – The House Transportation Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. on protecting and restoring America's iconic waters. Witnesses include Wisconsin DNR Secretary Preston Cole, Will Baker of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Dave Pine of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, Laura Blackmore of the Puget Sound Partnership, Kristi Trail of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and Tom Ford, Director of the Santa Monica Bay National Estuary Program.

Forum to Look at Local Solar Issues – The DC Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs holds a forum tomorrow on a broad array of solar topics. Presentations will range from common rooftop design issues such as storm water, green area ratio, and setback to available community solar programs for citizens in the District. The discussion will also include how all these initiatives impact our local grid.

Forum to Tackle Carbon Capture Details – The Carbon Utilization Research Council (CURC), the Global CCS Institute, and the Carbon Capture Coalition continue their Carbon Lunches - A Carbon Capture 101 Briefings Series tomorrow at Noon. The briefings will provide an introduction to carbon capture, use, and storage, and how this suite of technologies can deliver steep emissions reductions alongside other clean and renewable sources of energy in the transition to a zero-carbon economy, while supporting clean energy production and creating high-wage energy, industrial, and manufacturing jobs. The first briefing provided an introduction into carbon capture and its role in the energy transition, while this briefing will focus on technology applications.  Congressional Speakers include Reps. David McKinley ((R-WV) and Marc Veasey (D-TX).  Presentations include one on U.S. Efforts on Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage from DOE’s John Litynski, Impact of Section 45Q Legislation from CURC’s Angielski and the Global Status of Carbon Capture and Storage from Lee Beck of the Global Carbon Capture & Storage Institute. 

CEO Forum to Look at Infrastructure – The Large Public Power Council holds a CEO forum tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at the National Press Club to discuss utility infrastructure and financing. 

House Oversight Returns to Hurricanes, Resilience – The House Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on Environment holds its rescheduled resilience hearing tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. The hearing will examine federal, state, and local preparations for the 2019 hurricane and wildfire season and assess the status of recoveries from the Southern California wildfires of 2017-2018 and Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in Houston, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.  The hearing will also highlight the fundamental challenges that climate change poses to federal disaster preparedness and recovery, including the link between warmer global temperatures and more intense hurricane and wildfire seasons.  Witnesses include Houston Chief Recovery Officer Stephen Costello, California Secretary of Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot, GAO expert Chris Currie, former Georgia Tech climate expert Dr. Judith Curry, FEMA’s Daniel Kaniewski, Penn State Climate professor of Meteorology Michael Mann, Omar Marrero of the Central Office of Recovery and Reconstruction of Puerto Rico and Adrienne Williams-Octablien, Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery.

Equinor Presents Energy Perspectives – The CSIS Energy & National Security Program holds a forum tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. hosting Eirik Wærness (Equinor) to present Equinor's Energy Perspectives 2019.  The discussion will be moderated by Nikos Tsafos (CSIS).  Energy Perspectives provides a broad perspective on macroeconomics and global energy markets to 2050, analyzing relevant trends, climate policy impacts, energy sources, sectors, and regions across three very different scenarios – Reform, Renewal and Rivalry.   Recent indicators show diverging paths in energy market developments in terms of economic growth, energy demand, energy efficiency, technology development and geopolitics.  Two of the scenarios illustrate where the world may move if current trends continue, while Renewal shows where the world needs to move to limit global warming to well below 2°C.  This year, Renewal is complemented with two sensitivities: (1) the IPCC’s 1.5° report; and (2) the effects of delayed policy action to 2025. 

Forum to Look at Nature-Based Resilience – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute holds a briefing tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in 2325 Rayburn on initiatives and partnerships that are helping protect Gulf Coast shorelines and communities from extreme weather events and other coastal hazards. The briefing will showcase nature-based solutions that support coastal resilience, such as wetlands restoration and other “natural infrastructure,” as well as the “greening” of highways and other traditional “gray” infrastructure. Government agencies like NOAA, Interior and others are piloting and implementing nature-based infrastructure projects in the Gulf Coast and around the country. The panelists will describe how national, regional, state and local governments and organizations are collaborating to integrate nature-based solutions into policy and practice.  Speakers include Rep. Charlie Crist, USFWS’s Samantha Brooke, Rhonda Price of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, ; Mississippi Coastal Resilience Chair, Sarah Murdock of The Nature Conservancy and Derek Brockbank of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA).

Grid Resilience Conference Set – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the DOE will hold a conference tomorrow through Thursday to discuss opportunities for utilities and grid operators to boost real-time and day-ahead market efficiency and using software to enhance the resilience of the bulk power system. The agencies will also consider rules and practices developed by the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.

Chao to Address Infrastructure at Heritage – Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao speaks about infrastructure at Heritage Foundation event on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. hosted by the Washington Examiner. Chao will outline her plans to advance infrastructure improvements throughout the nation. In addition to discussing the Department's preferred infrastructure package, Sec. Chao will also be asked about how the Department is working to advance innovation with automated vehicles, drones, and even loop tunnels.

Reps to Discuss Enviro Justice – House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl Grijalva and Rep. Donald McEachin host environmental justice summit Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in CVC 200.

Forum to Look at Microgrids – The United States Energy Association holds a forum on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. looking at microgrids and their importance to help enhanced grid reliability and resilience.  To accelerate their widespread adoption, the DOE Microgrid R&D Program has undertaken grid integration R&D to further the microgrid value streams that can be realized both within the microgrid service territory and beyond to provide valued services for the interconnected grid.  This presentation will highlight the ongoing DOE microgrid activities for enhanced grid reliability and resilience.  The speaker will be DOE’s Dan Ton.

Central, Eastern European Energy Security Conference Set – On Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., the Atlantic Council holds the 5th rendition of the CEE conference.  Esteemed panelists and moderators will discuss and debate current Central and Eastern European energy policy, the transatlantic energy security nexus, and the movement towards European energy independence.

BPC, Flood Group Look at Resilience – The Bipartisan Policy Center and the American Flood Coalition are holding a discussion on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to look at local response to increased flooding and storm surges.  The event provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from local stakeholders about the risks their communities face and the ways they are reducing potential impacts by prioritizing adaptation and resilience.  Speakers Harold Hunter of Texas State Director of Environmental Services, DC Water’s Matt Ries, Hampton, VA Mayor Donnie Tuck and Melissa Roberts of American Flood Coalition.

INGAA Hosts Pipeline Showcase – The Interstate Natural Gas Association of American and the INGAA Foundation hosts Natural Gas Pipeline Technology Showcase Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in 2168 Rayburn.

CSIS to Release Energy Outlook – The CSIS Energy & National Security Program will hold a forum on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. for the U.S. launch of BloombergNEF's New Energy Outlook 2019.  The New Energy Outlook 2019 will be presented by Seb Henbest, New Energy Outlook Lead Author and Head of Europe, Middle East & Africa at BloombergNEF.  New Energy Outlook is BloombergNEF's annual economic forecast for the world's power sector.  Built over nine months, it is the result of international collaboration between 65 market and technical experts from BloombergNEF's 11 offices.

Forum to Look at Marine Areas in Antarctica, High Seas – The Wilson Center and Pew Charitable Trusts, with support from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, will hold a high-level discussion on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. featuring those leading the research and informing the policy process to encourage progress on MPAs around Antarctica and on the high seas.  Speakers include Prince Albert of Monaco, Sylvia Earle and many more. 

Senate Energy Committee Looks at Nuclear Waste Storage – The Senate Energy Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. to examine options for the interim and long-term storage of nuclear waste and to consider S. 1234, the Nuclear Waste Administration Act.

Forum to Look at Hybrid Nuke Systems – The Foundation for Nuclear Studies and the Global America Business Institute hold a briefing Thursday at Noon in 2325 Rayburn on Integrated Hybrid Energy Systems: Nuclear-Renewable-Thermal Synergies.” NREL’s Doug Arent and Tom Tarka, Idaho NL’s Shannon Briggs-Sitton and Xcel’s Todd Hurrie all speak. 

Climate Change Forum Looks at What Should We All Do Now – On Thursday at 3:00 p.m., the US Energy Association hosts a forum on climate change action and what we can do about it.  Speakers include ClearPath’s Rich Powell, Fatima Maria Ahmad of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, USEA’s Elliot Roseman, Dr. Karl Hausker of WRI and Brenda Ekwurzel of the Union of Concerned Scientists. 

AAAS Forum Looking Beyond Electricity – On Friday, the American Association for the Advancement of Science holds a day-long conference on low- and zero-carbon technology and policy options exist to decarbonize the electricity sector, but fewer obvious solutions are available for other sectors, which account for about 75% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. This one-day symposium will examine possible technology and policy options as well as challenges in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in difficult-to-decarbonize sectors such as industry, transportation and agriculture.  Moreover, the symposium aims to break down traditional sectoral silos, presenting a unique forum for participants to interact with experts from multiple disciplines.

 

IN THE FUTURE

July 4th Congressional Work Period – June 28th to July 7th

RFF to Release Global Energy Outlook – Next Monday, July 1st at 12:00 Noon, Resources for the Future (RFF) hosts the launch of the 2019 Global Energy Outlook: The Next Generation of Energy, RFF’s annual review of global energy market projections by leading international energy organizations and corporations around the world. The only such report of its kind, RFF’s 2019 Global Energy Outlook harmonizes analyses from other organizations to allow for a clear understanding and easy comparison of potential future energy markets, energy security scenarios, climate trajectories, and policy options at global, regional, and national levels.  The report is accompanied by an interactive web tool, which allows users to visualize, compare, and download harmonized data from each projection.  Register now to attend an in-depth conversation on the 2019 Global Energy Outlook with RFF President Richard G. Newell, RFF Senior Research Associate Daniel Raimi, and Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) Senior Vice President Sarah Ladislaw, moderated by Axios Energy Reporter Ben Geman. Panelists will explore some of the potential outlooks for energy markets, such as coal consumption in China, oil consumption in India, solar power in the United States, and associated carbon dioxide emissions.

ARPA-E Innovation Summit Set – On July 8th to 10th in Denver. DOE’s ARPA-E hosts its Energy Innovation Summit.  The Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about America's energy challenges in new and innovative ways. Now in its tenth year, the Summit offers a unique, three-day program aimed at moving transformational energy technologies out of the lab and into the market.

Clean Energy Expo on Cap Hill – The 21st Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum is set for Thursday July 11th to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. In every state across the country, these technologies are having a significant impact in business development and job creation in the manufacturing, transmission, power, transportation, and building sectors. The bipartisan House Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucus is the Expo's honorary co-host.

Cal Energy Summit Set – The 7th annual California Energy Summit will be held at the Grand Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles on July 16-18.  Our friend Dan Reicher of Stanford’s Taylor Center for Energy Policy will be among the more than 70 speakers.

Chamber Energy Groups Sets Innovation Forum – The U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute hosts “EnergyInnovates: All In” on July 31st.  The event will showcase innovators, projects, and technologies that have shaped today’s energy landscape – and are laying the groundwork for the future.  It will also feature key industry executives and employees, high-level officials, and notable energy experts.