Energy Update: Week of June 5th

Friends,

The beginning of June means hurricane season (more on this below) and the training ramp-up for my 100-mile Pelotonia charity bike race in Columbus, OH on Aug 5^th for the OSU James Cancer Center. I was out both Saturday (50) and Sunday (25) to get it going. The jersey is old school but turns out you don't get freebies at 7-11 even if you wear the jersey! See the picture:

So many of you have helped in the past by donating, I am aiming to top last year's total. Please consider helping again: https://www.pelotonia.org/profile/FM735496

It is a busy week following last week’s debt limit action for energy action in the House. On the floor, the House considers the REINS Act which establishes a congressional approval process for major administration rulemaking. It also moves two bills aimed at protecting consumers’ access to gas stoves, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act (HR 1615) and the Save our Gas Stoves Act (HR 1640). Finally, it is also considering the Separation of Powers Restoration Act, which would amend the Administrative Procedure Act to require judicial review of agency action to be “de novo,” or without deference to the agency’s interpretation (a legislative fix for “Chevron deference”).  House Rules Committee will convene Monday. The Senate returns tomorrow with a cloture vote on David Crane to be an undersecretary of Energy and noms most of the rest of the week.

In Committee, the most important hearing is tomorrow’s House Energy panel look at the EPA power plant rule. Witnesses will include Buckeye Power CEO Patrick O’Loughlin, EPSA CEO Todd Snitchler and Clean Air Task Force Jay Duffy. Other hearings include a House Oversight hearing on ESG tomorrow afternoon with our friend and former EPA official Mandy Gunasekara, a Wednesday Senate Budget hearing on agriculture and climate and a Thursday Senate Energy hearing on forest management. 

And with the “downpayment” on permitting in the debt limit as ACP’s Jason Grumet called it, Semafor holds an event on next steps for permitting reform tomorrow morning featuring Sens. Joe Manchin and John Hickenlooper as well as US Chamber Global Energy Institute head Marty Durbin, ACP head Jason Grumet, NRDC’s Manish Bapna, ASE’s Paula Glover and TNC’s Jason Allbritton.   

Also, expert to see hydrogen people around Washington throughout the week as DOE’s Hydrogen program holds its Advanced Merit Review today through Thursday. The event consists of events at HQ, a detailed merit review and technical expert peer evaluation of the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office. 

Finally, the Atlantic hurricane season officially kicked off last week and Arlene is possibly forming in the Gulf. NOAA and AccuWeather are predicting near-normal seasons while Colorado St experts believe the season with be slightly below normal. The “F” this year is “Franklin” as it was in 2005, 2011 and 2017. While that is not exactly my name, it is the closest it gets!!! 

                                                                                                       

FRANKLY SPOKEN

“If we can’t build some new things in a few backyards, the climate crisis will destroy everyone’s backyards — along with the livelihoods, communities, wildlife and biodiversity we all want to protect.”

John Podesta, a senior advisor to Biden. 

 

ON THE PODCAST

SoCal Gas CEO Focuses on Decarb – In an interview with Bloomberg TV, SoCal Gas CEO Scott Drury says the “most economically efficient method of decarbonizing California” using its existing infrastructure. “One of the most important things we can do to enable the energy transition in an economically efficient way is to ensure that we have ample infrastructure and innovation.”

Capitol Crude: Is Global Price Cap on Russian Oil Sustainable? – On this week’s Capitol Crude Podcast, Jason Melvin hosts Rick Joswick, head of near-term oil market insights and research at S&P Global Commodity Insights to discuss the shifts in trade flow patterns that followed US and EU sanctions prohibiting imports of Russian crude and oil products and the impact that's had on freight rates and refining margins.  Jasmin also asked several oil market experts to weigh in on one question: Is the global price cap on Russian oil a sustainable policy mechanism for achieving the US' dual mandate, particularly if oil supplies get tighter and prices begin to rise again? Experts include:

• Ben Cahill, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (6:42)
• Kevin Book, director of research at ClearView Energy Partners (8:02)
• Rachel Ziemba, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (10:28)
• Fernando Ferreira, director of geopolitical risk service at Rapidan Energy Group (12:31)
• David Goldwyn, chairman of the Atlantic Council's Energy Advisory Group (14:57)
• Paul Sheldon, chief geopolitical adviser for S&P Global Commodity Insights (17:30)

 

FUN OPINIONS

LA African American Chamber Leader Says Transition Must Commit to Energy Equity – In an opinion piece in the historically African American Los Angeles Sentinel, Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gene Hale writes the $2 trillion for America’s energy transition must deliver energy equity for minorities and communities of color. As we build the clean energy infrastructure necessary for achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas future, energy equity cannot be an afterthought. Energy equity encompasses two key elements: 1) the inclusion of diverse workers and suppliers in the construction of new clean energy infrastructure, and 2) the consideration of the effects of new infrastructure on people and places, safeguarding the environmental and economic interests of all communities.

 

FROG BLOG

NRDC Expert Talks Reliability, Summer – In a blog post, NRDC expert Christy Walsh writes without reforms to more quickly interconnect new generation and upgrade/expand our century-old transmission system, hotter heat waves and stronger storms will continue to stress critical systems. We need more big transmission projects to facilitate greater renewables, connect affordable clean energy from remote areas where it is produced to big cities and towns where it can be used, and connect multiple transmission regions so that extreme circumstances in one region can be mitigated by calm conditions in another. We should not ignore the possibility of a worst-case outcome, but we can design for a best-case outcome. We need to continue to add transmission, build and connect clean energy resources, and expand demand response, energy efficiency, and electric storage so we can keep the lights on in the face of ever-worsening extreme weather.

 

FUN FACTS

ACP’s take on renewables expansion:

 

IN THE NEWS

Vogtle Headed Toward Start Up For Sure – As if I have been saying it for 10 years now, Georgia Power Co.’s Unit 3 nuclear reactor reached its full power output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity at Plant Vogtle for the first time, with commercial operation expected within the next month. 

Bracewell Hires New Stratcomm Staffer – Bracewell announced today that Kendall Mitchell has joined the firm’s Policy Resolution Group (PRG) as a principal, located in the Washington, DC office. Mitchell comes to Bracewell after serving as director of communications for a member of Congress. She also served as a public affairs specialist at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), developing communications strategies for the Environment and Natural Resources and the Civil Rights Divisions. Mitchell began her career on Capitol Hill, serving in various roles including as a deputy press secretary, speechwriter and social media strategist for NY Rep. Yvette Clark. She holds a B.A. in English from Trinity College in Hartford, Conn.

GEVO Brings on New Sustainability Expert – Gevo announced that Nancy Young has been hired as Chief Sustainability Officer to lead the sustainability, environmental, and scientific affairs for the company. Nancy is a highly experienced veteran of the aviation industry, with deep expertise in developing environmental and sustainability policy, and regulatory programs, as well as in commercial deployment of low carbon fuels and technologies. Her most recent position was as Chief Sustainability Officer for Alder Fuels.  Nancy’s extensive experience includes serving as a transportation sustainability advisor on the UN High-level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport and leading environmental advocacy efforts for Airlines for America, the principal trade and service organization of the U.S. airline industry. Notably, Nancy served on the Steering Group and as co-Lead of the Sustainability Team under the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative® for several years, playing a significant role in the development of the policies that underpin the sustainable aviation fuels market. She also played a key role in the development of an array of agreements, standards, and policies under the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization aimed at reducing the aviation industry's environmental impact.

Poll: Voters Prefer Energy Affordability, Choice Over Climate – The American Energy Alliance and the Committee to Unleash Prosperity recently sponsored a nationwide survey of 1000 likely voters (3.1 percent margin of error) conducted by MWR Strategies in the first two weeks of May. The survey can be found here (slide deck) and here (written results). AEA President Tom Pyle said the results make it clear that voters prefer energy affordability and choice over government efforts to address climate change and they overwhelmingly reject the associated costs. Despite the narrative driven by the legacy media, there has been little change in voter sentiment with respect to energy and climate change. If anything, voters have even less trust in government when it comes to the types of energy we use or the vehicles we drive.' The survey asked about a tax on carbon dioxide. This year, by a margin of 44% (65-21). Last year, it was opposed by a margin of 40% (63-23). The year before, it was opposed by 34% (62-38). They also asked about banning gasoline-powered vehicles. This year, it was opposed by a margin of 67% (82-15). Last year, it was opposed by a margin of 63% (76-13). The year before, it was opposed by a margin of 66% (75-9). In short, there has been a lot of durability of sentiment on this issue, and where there has been change, it has run counter to the policy preferences of the left.

Columbia Energy Journalism Fellows Set – The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs today announced this year’s cohort of journalists selected for the 2023 Energy Journalism Fellows program, which will be held on Columbia University’s campus in New York City from June 20-23, 2023. Taught by CGEP Scholars, Columbia faculty, and other academic, industry, and government experts, the Energy Journalism Fellows program (EJF), formerly known as the Energy Journalism Initiative, offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics. 

This year’s cohort of selected journalists include: 

• Liliane Bivings, Kyiv Independent
• Kelsey Brugger, E&E News
• Max Chesnes, Tampa Bay Times
• Amanda Chu, Financial Times
• Robbie Corey-Boulet, Agence France-Presse
• Melissa Eddy, The New York Times
• Denene Erasmus, Business Day
• Stefanie Eschenbacher, Reuters
• Julia Fanzeres, Bloomberg
• Quinn Glabicki, Public Source
• Ryosuke Hanafusa, The Nikkei
• Siri Hedreen, S&P Global
• Cole Martin, Argus
• Morgan McFall-Johnsen, Insider
• Brittney Miller, Cedar Rapids Gazette
• Dan Murphy, CNBC
• Suman Naishadham, Associated Press
• Xander Peters, Christian Science Monitor
• Victoria Seabrook, Sky News
• Muyu Xu, Reuters

Report Highlights Local Restrictions Against Siting Wind, Solar, Renewables – Speaking of Columbia, the Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law says in a new report that renewable energy projects have encountered significant opposition in at least 45 states.  In addition, at least 228 local laws, ordinances and policies have been enacted in 35 states to restrict renewable energy projects. This report updates and considerably expands two previous Sabin Center reports, published in September 2021 and March 2022. The report’s state-by-state catalog describes local and state restrictions against the siting of renewable energy projects (primarily wind and solar), as well as instances of organized opposition against individual projects from 1995 through May 2023. As the report describes, in many instances, local opposition has led to cancellations, delays, or reductions in the size of projects. The report also describes, where applicable, state laws that preempt or curtail local restrictions. The 228 local restrictions described in this report include 59 new restrictions (adopted post-March 2022) and 58 previously overlooked restrictions (adopted pre-March 2022). The 9 state-level restrictions in this report include 1 newly adopted restriction (post-March 2022) and 3 previously overlooked restrictions (pre-March 2022). The 293 contested projects in this report include 82 new controversies (post-March 2022) and 24 previously overlooked controversies (pre-March 2022). These top-line figures, however, are only indicative. While the report includes all of the restrictions and controversies that we have determined meet our criteria, it does not purport to be exhaustive.

 

ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

DOE holds Hydrogen Event – DOE’s Hydrogen program holds its Advanced Merit Review today through Thursday. The event consists of a detailed merit review and technical expert peer evaluation of the DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO). The AMR also provides an overview of the entire DOE Hydrogen Program (the Program), which includes activities across multiple offices: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), Nuclear Energy (NE), Electricity (OE), Science (SC), the Loan Programs Office (LPO), the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED), and the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E). In addition, the AMR highlights hydrogen activities across other federal and state agencies involved in key hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related activities. Events will include an event with Secretary Granholm and Assistant Secretary Dan Turk at HQ in the morning and more detailed meetings in Crystal City

Bonn Climate Talks Start Run Up to COP 28 – The run up to the COP 28 climate talks begins in earnest this week with the mid-year talks in Bonn. Axios has a great interview with COP28 director-general Majid al-Suwaidi today.

Geothermal Conference Set – The Geothermal Rising Conference is set for today and tomorrow at the Willard Hotel in Washington.  The two-day event seeks to raise the profile of all geothermal technologies and applications to DC audiences and to share policy solutions that will empower the geothermal industry as it seeks to play an impactful role in the clean energy transition and decarbonizing the economy. Former FERC Chairman Neil Chatterjee is the Keynoter while our friends Nick Loris of C3, API’s Uni Blake and ClearPath’s Jeremy Harrell speak on panels.

Forum to Highlight Climate Policy Papers – The Peterson Institute for International Economics holds a two-day event today and tomorrow on the macroeconomic implications of climate action. This conference is organized to shed light on this new field of study, including the key mechanisms and methodologies for empirical assessment, and to draw policy conclusions. The conference will feature presentation of papers, policy panels, and discussion.

Semafor Looks at Permitting – Tomorrow morning starting at 8:00 a.m., Semafor holds a conversation on permitting reform. The event features a series of rapid-fire discussions about different permitting perspectives, the redlines between them and the future shape of this critical issue. Among the speakers will be Sens. Joe Manchin and John Hickenlooper and Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), Matt Waltz (R-FL) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH).  Other include US Chamber Global Energy Institute head Marty Durbin, ACP head Jason Grumet, NRDC’s Manish Bapna, ASE’s Paula Glover and TNC’s Jason Allbritton.

House Science Panel Tackles Weather, Forecasts – The House Science Committee Environment panel holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. to study how to improve weather data collection and communication. Oklahoma state climatologist Gary McManus and NC state climatologist Kathie Dello are among the witnesses.

House Resources Panels Looks at NOAA Whales Plan – The House Natural Resources panel on water, wildlife and fisheries holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. to Look at NOAA’s plan that to preserve more North Atlantic right whales by permanently lowering speed limits for more boaters.  Given the recent debates over whales and renewables, look for that to be a discussion point. Witnesses include NOAA Dep Admin Janet Coit, American Pilots' Association head Clayton Diamond, Fred Gamboa of Andreas’ Toy Charters in Princeton, NJ, National Marine Manufacturers Association CEO Frank Hugelmeyer and Jessica Redfern of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, Boston.

House Energy to Look at Power Plant Rule – The House Energy and Commerce’s Energy panel holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. on the recent EPA power plant rule.  Witnesses will include Buckeye Power CEO Patrick O’Loughlin, EPSA CEO Todd Snitchler Michael Nasi of Jackson Walker and Clean Air Task Force expert Jay Duffy.

Forum to Focus on EVs, Equity – The Clean Energy States Alliance holds a forum tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. on electric vehicles and equity. Panelists will discuss potential pathways for electric vehicle deployment to lower harmful emissions, reduce transportation expenses, and advancing equity as well as increase energy resilience in underserved and historically marginalized communities.

House Oversight Back on ESG – The House Oversight Committee returns to the environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. Witnesses include former EPA official Mandy Gunasekara, Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Jason Isaac and Stephen Moore of the Heritage Foundation

Finance Forum Set for NYC – The ACORE Finance Forum returns to New York City on Wednesday and Thursday. This year, leaders from across the renewable transaction landscape will assess risk mitigation amidst uncertainties regarding IRA implementation, inflation, permitting challenges and transmission constraints. With a great deal of capital ready to flow into the renewable sector, don’t miss this opportunity to learn how experts are navigating the possibilities and growth-driven challenges.

Ocean Week Event Set – The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation holds a two-day conference on Wednesday and Thursday for 2023 Capitol Hill Ocean Week. The event will explore the ocean-climate connection and how we can make ocean conservation part of climate strategies and nationally determined contributions to address climate change.  

Symposium Looks at Ocean Policy – The Center for American Progress holds a virtual symposium on Wednesday and Thursday on Ocean climate policy.  The event features panels on ocean climate and conservation leadership and discussion on talking ocean policy.

Senate Budget Looks at Ag, Climate – The Senate Budget Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on climate-smart agriculture, examining how farm practices can build more resilience to extreme weather. A number of farm experts including Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson.

Electric Drive Showcase Set for Capitol – on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., CALSTART, EESI, the House and Senate Electrification Caucus and the House Sustainability, Energy & Environment Caucus (SEEC) are hosting an event on the Capitol Grounds featuring a diverse display of electric vehicles (EVs). The event will showcase the range and variety of EVs currently on the market, including an electric semi-truck, agriculture equipment, a delivery van, and even an ice cream truck.

House Resources Panel Looks at Interior Cyber Risks – The House Natural Resources Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. examining ongoing cybersecurity threats within the Department of the Interior and the nexus to state-sponsored cyber actors.

EESI Looks at Forestry – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) ad U.S. Nature4Climate hold a briefing on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to Look at opportunities to advance climate-friendly forestry in this year’s Farm Bill. During this briefing, panelists will explain forestry-related programs in the Farm Bill and cover essential forestry topics, including wildfire management, innovative wood products, carbon markets, and urban forestry. Sen Angus King leads off the event.

WaPo Looks at South Korea Climate Goals, Investment – On Thursday at 6:00 a.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. KST, the Washington Post Live’s global “This is Climate” series holds an event in Seoul about South Korea’s climate goals and investments in a more sustainable economy. Guests will include Sang-Hyup Kim, co-chair of the presidential commission on carbon neutrality and green growth, Hyun Cho, South Korea’s former ambassador to the United Nations, and Sun-Jin Yun, environmental studies professor at Seoul National University.

Forum Looks at Local Energy Transition Action – On Wednesday at 9:00 a.m., the Transatlantic Climate Bridge Conference 2023 holds a session looking at cities, regions, and states on both sides of the Atlantic that have implemented powerful energy and climate policies. This session will showcase subnational energy initiatives in Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the US, and feature leaders that will discuss their objectives, challenges and their strategies to overcome resistance. And they will explore opportunities to scale up successes and forge alliances.

Press Club Book Event Set to Roll Out Climate Wealth, Competitiveness Book – The National Press Club holds a Book Event on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. featuring a discussion of Bruce Piasecki’s new book, Wealth and Climate Competitiveness: The New Narrative on Business and Society is the center piece of this two hour discussion. 

Senate Energy Looks at Forest Policy – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. looking at how best to manage the nation's forests for fire. The Hearing will investigate the federal response to wildfire and efforts to step up the pace of forest management.

Forum Looks at State Climate Projects – Climate Advisers and E3G hold a forum on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. on state-level deep dives on opportunities for implementation of climate policy. The discussion will dive into recent trends in climate policy at the state level and what states have enacted to grow their green economies. It also looks at states with the most ambitious plans and the blue state/red state approaches.

Forum to Look at Community Wind – On Thursday at 1:00 p.m., Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory holds a forum on revisiting community wind through the lens of community solar. Speakers will compare and contrast the community wind and community solar markets in the U.S. and ask why community wind faded in the U.S. while community solar has thrived, as well as what lessons might community wind learn from community solar.

Forum Looks at Iran Energy Sector – The Middle East Institute holds a forum on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. looking at Iran's under-developed energy sector, faltering economy and the looming climate crisis. Iran’s combined oil and gas reserves are the largest of any country in the world. Given this reality, the event looks at how well, or not, is Iran placed to be able to confront the global trend away from hydrocarbons in the coming decades.

DOE Web Event Focused on Energy Efficiency – The U.S. Department of Energy holds a webinar on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. focused on marketing residential energy efficiency in the era of the IRA. The Inflation Reduction Act is impacting how residential energy-efficiency programs and home performance contractors will market to homeowners. The event will look at how implementers and home performance contractors can clearly and effectively communicate these rebates and incentives.

Canary Hosts DOE’s Shah – On Thursday at 2:00 p.m., Canary Media will host a talk with DOE’s Loan office head Jigar Shah The event will focus on how the agency is spurring the production of electric vehicles, solar and battery manufacturing and what obstacles are left to overcome.

Look at Community Engagement on Energy Issues – The Clean Energy States Alliance holds an event on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on six community engagement models from Energy Trust of Oregon. This presentation and accompanying case study will highlight innovative models of collaboration between state energy agencies and community-based organizations in order to better meet their shared goals.

Wilson Forum Looks at Carbon Pricing – The Wilson Center holds a forum on Friday at 9:00 a.m. looking at carbon pricing and the energy transition. Carbon pricing has faced multiple and significant hurdles to adoption. But momentum is building. In recent years, Europe and Canada have established robust pricing schemes. While the U.S. lags on carbon pricing, policies adopted by its trade partners will likely impact investment.

 

IN THE FUTURE

Gates, Granholm, Musk Headline EEI Meeting – EEI holds its annual 2023 meeting in Austin Sunday June 11^th to Tuesday June 13^th.  Keynote speakers for the general sessions include Bill Gates, Founder, Breakthrough Energy, in conversation with EEI Chair Warner Baxter; Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta, Elon Musk, two-time Super Bowl Champ and Colorado Head Coach Deion Sanders, ClearPath’s Rich Powell and many more.

Citizens Climate Lobby Hits Hill – The Climate Citizens Lobby holds its 2023 Climate Lobbying Reboot starting next Monday and Tuesday in Washington DC.   Featured speakers include former Rep. Francis Rooney and current Rep. Scott Peters.

RFF Holds Zero Emissions Workshop – Next Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, Resources for the Future holds a zero emissions vehicle mandates workshop. The workshop with leading researchers and policymakers in the ZEV space will examine the state of research on zero-emission transportation, identify new researchable questions, and explore the data still needed to answer these questions. Ford’s Chris Smith joins RFF President Richard Newell. There will also be panels on Charging networks, equity issues and electricity markets.

Event Address Climate, National Security – Next Monday June 12^th at 4:00 p.m., the American Security Project holds a panel discussion at the Omni Shoreham Hotel exploring the complex, compounding challenges of climate security from military infrastructure at home to the shores of our allies abroad.

ACORE Hosts Forum on NERC Reliability Assessment – ACORE holds a forum next Tuesday June 13^th at 1:00 p.m. looking at NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment. Panelists will discuss NERC’s Summer Reliability Assessment and whether various regions of the country are prepared for heat and drought conditions. Panelists will also discuss challenges their regional grids face and how interregional transmission capacity can help. Our friend Rob Gramlich moderates a panel of experts.

Forum Looks at Russian Ukraine – The Atlantic Council Global Energy Center holds its 8^th annual Central and Eastern European Energy Security Conference on Thursday June 15^th at 9:30 a.m. The conference is held in cooperation with the Visegrád Group and brings together US and regional policymakers, private sector stakeholders, and academics to explore these issues in depth. Participants will discuss how Central and Eastern Europe can advance energy security by diversifying imports, investing in critical energy infrastructure, accelerating the commercialization of decarbonized technologies, building resilient clean energy supply chains, integrating Ukraine into the regional energy system, and identifying opportunities for transatlantic cooperation on these efforts.

US Trade Rep Headline POLITICO London Forum – POLITICO holds its inaugural Global Tech Day, taking place on Thursday June 15^th in London. US Trade Rep Katherine Tai will keynote an event that will focus on the latest in global tech and the ramifications of our world's newest innovations on international politics.

Forum Looks at Breakthroughs for Climate Transformation – The World Resources Institute and the Bezos Earth Fund hold a discussion on June 15^th at 10:30 a.m. on how to unleash far more finance to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate sustainable development. The event is informed by insights from Systems Change Lab’s new data platform to highlight six shifts to transform finance.

Concrete Groups Holds Sustainability Event on Hill – On June 15^th, concrete paving trade groups will hold a forum on meeting the infrastructure challenges in a sustainable way. 

Forum Looks at Decarb on Industrials – ClearPath and the Clear Air Task Force are holding a clean energy industrial Summit on July 19^th at the National Press Club.  More on this as it gets closer.