Energy Update: Week of March 24th

Friends,

That did not seem like a recess week despite watching a lot of basketball on Thursday and Friday. And the first buzzer beater of the tournament last night (after 52 games) for Maryland to slide by Colorado State.

Congress is back this week and there will be floor action on CRAs for commercial refrigeration rules, and the Senate is expected to take up natgas water heaters. The House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow examining the state of regional grid reliability, while a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee looks at metals, minerals and mining in Africa. On Wednesday, the Senate Environment Committee hosts EPA nominees Jessica Kramer and Sean Donahue, as well as Brian Nesvik to be director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

There is a 301 Tariff hearing today held by USTR, while tomorrow SCOTUS hears arguments on judicial venue issues that impact EPA cases. The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS, state environmental regulators) are in DC today through Wednesday and will connect with EPA head Lee Zeldin and Senate Enviro Chair Shelly Moore Capito.  On Thursday, comments are dues on CEQ’s interim final rule revoking Biden-era NEPA regulations and replacing the measure with guidance directing agencies to rely on their individual rules. Finally, the Dallas Fed releases its latest survey of U.S. execs on Wednesday.

Also today, Plastic Recyclers holds their annual conference at the Gaylord in National Harbor.  ACP hosts a morning briefing on energy demand with ACP’s Frank Macchiarola, API’s Dustin Meyers and the Chamber’s Marty Durbin. Wednesday is Capitol Hill Day for the Carbon Capture Coalition, OurEnergyPolicy hosts a forum to explore the future of sustainable aviation fuels with DOE and Gevo,  and in the evening, Heatmap hosts a conversation with Jael Holtzman and Sen. Whitehouse on nuclear.

Finally, with the NCAA men’s and Women’s hoops tourneys in the round of 16, the Frozen Four bracket was released last night. Overall top seed is Boston College with other the 1-seeds including Michigan State (No. 2 overall seed), Maine (No. 3 overall seed) and Western Michigan (No. 4 overall seed). Finally, Congrats to the Wisconsin Lady Badgers Ice Hockey team, who beat Ohio State in Frozen Four final in OT for their 8^th women’s hockey title. Wisconsin and Ohio State have traded ice hockey titles over the last five years. Wisconsin forward Kirsten Simms tied the Frozen Four championship game on a penalty shot and won it in overtime on a rebound off Annapolis-native Lacey Eden’s shot.

Speaking of hockey, tomorrow night at 7pm, the Congressional Hockey Challenge will be held at the Capitals Medstar facility in Arlington. Playing members including Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Reps Mike Quigley, Rusty Stauber and others. The Lobbyists team features Portland Cement’s Sean O’Neill, Air Liquide’s Joe Fawell, UPS’s Nick Lewis and many more. And of course, I will once again be on the ice calling the penalties. Come check it out for a great cause…Call with questions.

Best,

Frank Maisano

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FRANKLY SPOKEN

“We shouldn't change the rules in the middle of the game,"

House Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman to POLITICO’s Josh Siegel when discussing whether the government should honor its contracts with developers who were promised federal funding under the Democrats’ landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the bipartisan infrastructure law.

“There's been a whole-of-government attack on U.S. energy by the Biden administration... the pipelines, linear infrastructure ground to a halt... Energy isn't just an industry. Energy is the foundation of all other industries."

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Fox News talking energy

ON THE PODCAST

Geman, Blas Talk CERA Week – This week on the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast, host Jason Bordoff talks with two energy reporters — Bloomberg’s Javier Blas and Axios’s Ben Geman — about their takeaways from CERAWeek and what they heard on and off stage.

Cipher’s Cat Clifford Talks Nuclear – Cipher‘s Cat Clifford was interviewed on the Solving for Climate podcast about why nuclear energy is back in fashion.

FUN OPINIONS

Hydrogen Can Help Administration Meet Energy Dominance Goals – In an op-ed in Real Clear Energy, Hydrogen trade association head Frank Wolak writes hydrogen stands out as a solution that can – and should – play an essential role in advancing the second Trump Administration’s energy agenda. Expanding and growing the U.S. hydrogen market also provides a pivotal opportunity to strengthen our geopolitical relationships through balanced energy trade. If we fail to act now, global competitors will seize the opportunity and fill the void. Countries around the world are making aggressive investments in hydrogen, recognizing its potential to advance energy systems and enhance energy security.

FROG BLOG

Breakthrough Experts Weigh In on Superfund Laws – In an interesting blog post on the Breakthrough Institute site, Alex Trembath, Lauren Teixeira, and Patrick Brown write climate 'Superfund' laws won't cover the costs of climate resilience. If California’s bill becomes law, these large emitters collectively would be, hypothetically, liable for 0.2% of the damages from the LA fires, or just under $495.27 million. This calculation assumes that the fires were about 6% worse due to climate change effects, which is in line with a calculation on fire intensity (using the methods from Brown et al. 2025) as well as a recent calculation on the Fire Weather Index (from World Weather Attribution). The upshot of it all, though, is that even under strict adherence to the letter of these laws, almost all of the costs of natural disasters will continue to be borne by the people affected, local governments, and the insurance and reinsurance markets, not the fossil fuel industries. And that’s because anthropogenic climate change simply remains a minor contributing factor in the frequency, intensity, and cost of natural disasters.

FUN FACTS

Energy Storage Sees Record Growth:. Annual energy storage installations increase 33% year over year.  Residential installations hit new record for second straight quarter. 2025 installations projected to increase 25%.

IN THE NEWS

White House Rolls Out Minerals EO – On Thursday, the White House signed an executive order that aims to fast-track mining projects across the country and prioritize mineral production on public lands with suitable resources.  The order is setting off a mad scramble in the industry to get on a list of high-priority mineral projects that could be released by the White House National Energy Dominance Council as early as next month. The order also looks to get the gears rolling on a new Export-Import Bank initiative that could help non-Chinese mining companies secure offtake agreements, either backed by or even directly with the U.S. government. Our friend Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute at the Colorado School of Mines, told POLITICO’s Morning Energy:.

“Whether or not it will immediately unlock lots of new projects is unclear, but that’s probably not what it’s trying to do. It’s probably trying to get some of the projects that were fairly close over the finish line.”

The order also directs other agencies to “conclude offtake agreements to advance national security” with minerals producers, but Congress must weigh in as a next step on funding. Abigail Hunter, Executive Director of SAFE’s Center for Critical Minerals Strategy, is a great resource on this topic:

“Today's EO is a strong first step toward revitalizing America’s mineral production by streamlining permitting, prioritizing key projects, and unlocking federal support for domestic mining, processing, and refining. The administration is sending a clear signal on where it wants to see investment—especially in processing—and is backing that commitment by leveraging the Defense Production Act authorities, Development Finance Corporation expertise, and FAST-41 permitting reforms to reduce capital barriers and provide expedited review for critical mineral projects. During periods of great national challenge, presidents have coordinated federal efforts to overcome obstacles at odds with the United States’ best interests. We are pleased to see that level of action to combat the minerals vulnerabilities the nation faces today, and look forward to working with administration on implementation—especially on catalyzing private sector investment.”

API, AFPM , 100 Groups Warn about California Waiver – API, AFPM, National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association, American Farm Bureau Federation and over 100 other trade groups representing a wide range of stakeholders sent a letter to House and Senate leadership welcoming Congress’ efforts to protect consumers and reverse California’s harmful vehicle mandates.

“We strongly support Congress’ efforts to protect consumer vehicle choice by using the Congressional Review Act to disapprove these unachievable California vehicle rules, including those that would ban the internal combustion engine, and would harm American economic and national security,” wrote the organizations. “These rules not only inhibit consumer choice but pose a threat to our national security through reliance on unstable and adversarial supply chains.”

California has enacted a series of rules, which 11 states have adopted, that mandate the rapid electrification of the transportation sector, including the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) and Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rules, as well as the unachievable Heavy-Duty Omnibus rule.

“While we support reducing emissions in the transportation sector, forced electrification and unachievable standards are not the only way to accomplish this,” the trade groups wrote. “Congress has the opportunity to halt California’s misguided efforts to tell other Americans what kinds of vehicles they can and cannot buy.”

Nova Scotia Shortlists 5 Areas for Offshore Wind – Making a play for offshore wind that may impact the New England, the Government of Nova Scotia set a target to issue licenses for up to 5GWs of offshore wind energy by 2030, with the first call for bids in 2025.  Nova Scotia has some of the strongest offshore wind resources in the world. Safely developing this natural resource can create jobs, attract investment, provide long-term energy security and help reduce carbon emissions. The federal and provincial governments jointly manage the Canada-Nova Scotia offshore area. In 2023, they appointed an independent regional assessment committee that identified 8 areas with strong potential for offshore wind.

ACP, WoodMac: US deploys record energy storage in 2024 – Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association released a report last week saying US energy storage installations reached 12.3 GW/37.1 GWh in 2024 despite a 20% year-over-year drop in the fourth quarter. The full-year 2024 and Q1 2025 Energy Storage Monitor projected 15 GW/48 GWh of energy storage deployments in 2025, a 25% increase over 2024, due to strong growth in the utility-scale segment and an expected 47% jump in the residential segment. But state and federal policy uncertainty cloud the medium-term outlook for energy storage, resulting in a 27-GW gap between Wood Mackenzie’s five-year “high” and “low” cases.

CRES has New Comms Director, Other Staff – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) rolled out the continued expansion of its communications, policy and administrative teams. Juan Ayala has joined as Director of Communications, Noah Slayer as Digital Associate, Max Boubin as Policy Coordinator and Madison Petty as Executive Assistant to the President. Before joining CRES, Ayala worked on Stand Together's editorial team, and prior, worked on Capitol Hill for several years, working in both the U.S. House and Senate. Ayala was former Senator Rob Portman's (R-Ohio) final speechwriter, where he was in charge of drafting, editing and finalizing speeches on foreign policy, finance, infrastructure and natural resources. Ayala also worked for Representative Cory Mills (R-Fla.) as communications director and speechwriter, in addition to Reps. French Hill (R-Ark.) and former Rep. Pete Olson (R-Texas). Slayter worked with Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) as his digital specialist, producing the Senator’s social media, as well as photo, videographic and digital content, while Boubin worked as legislative correspondent to former Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) where he managed constituent communications and policy-related projects.

ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Zeldin, Capito Meet with ECOS – The Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), state environmental regulators, are in Washington for their Spring Meeting today through Wednesday.  The  leaders will meet with EPA head Lee Zeldin for lunch tomorrow and Senate Enviro Chair Shelly Moore Capito for lunch today. 

Plastic Recyclers Head to DC for Conference – The Plastics Recycling Conference will take place today to Wednesday at National Harbor, Maryland. The event brings together over 2,600 industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in plastics recycling. This year’s agenda features sessions on market trends, innovations in sorting and processing technology, and policy developments shaping the industry. Speakers include executives from major brands, policymakers, and sustainability experts tackling challenges like integrating recycled content, scaling advanced recycling, and regulatory and legislative shifts. For the first time, the event will also host a concurrent Textile Recovery Summit, focusing on the intersection of plastics and textile recycling, with discussions on circularity, material innovation, and infrastructure development. This expanded programming highlights the evolving landscape of materials recovery and offers attendees a broader perspective on sustainable solutions.

USTR Looks at 301 Tariff on China – The Office of the US Trade Rep (USTR) is holding a public hearing today on proposed Section 301 actions aimed to obtain the elimination of China’s acts, policies, and practices targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. In this Section 301 investigation, USTR has found China’s acts, policies, and practices to be unreasonable and to burden or restrict US commerce. The event will be in the main hearing room at the International Trade Commission.  The Portland Cement Assn said it does not support the proposed action as it believes its impacts will harm the US cement industry and the economy. PCA points out the U.S.’s reliance on foreign countries for 22% of cement consumed in the U.S. and the shipping requirements that come with it.  PCA also said eliminating regulatory red tape that limits U.S. manufacturing would be a timelier, less problematic strategy and would align with the President’s objective of bolstering American manufacturing.

CSIS Hosts TotalEnergy Energy Outlook – The Center for Strategic and International Studies holds a virtual discussion today at Noon looking at TotalEnergies' Energy Outlook for 2025. The program will feature a discussion of the Energy Outlook with Thomas-Olivier Léautier, Chief Economist of TotalEnergies, who will present three scenarios for the possible evolution of the global energy system up to 2050. 

CAP Hosts Discuss of NOAA Funding – The Center for American Progress holds a virtual discussion today at 1:00 p.m. on cuts to NOAA will affect weather awareness and well-being.

Industries Talk Energy Demand Challenges – ACP is hosting a new PowerTalks program to bring together influential business leaders, policymakers, investors, and experts for dynamic discussions on critical energy issues—what’s happening now and what’s next. Tomorrow at 8:30 a.m., leaders from the American Clean Power Association, the American Petroleum Institute, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold the inaugural PowerTalk livestream, which will focus on the energy industry's all-of-the-above strategy. Frank Macchiarola, Dustin Meyers and Marty Durbin will speak.  .

WaPo Hosts House Energy Chair on AI – Tomorrow at 9:00 a.m., the Washington Post Live hosts conversations with House Energy Chair Brett Guthrie, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President Martin A. Schmidt and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas about the global AI race, the technology’s next frontiers and the role of education in America’s competitiveness.

House Foreign Affair Tackles China, Critical Minerals – The House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. on metals, minerals and mining, looking at how the Chinese Communist Party fuels conflict and exploitation in Africa.

House Energy Panel to Review Grid Reliability – The House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee holds a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. examining the state of regional grid reliability.

AEI Looks at Data Center Energy Demand – Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research holds a discussion on the challenges and solutions of the energy demands of the data driven future. This event will draw on the expertise of practitioners from different sectors to dissect the issue posed by data centers’ energy usage. AEI’s Lynne Kiesling will highlight the issues and provide context with Brian George of Google, Arne Olson of Energy and Environmental Economics, and Levi Patterson of Nvidia. Then, AEI’s Will Rinehart will have a keynote discussion with Dylan Patel of SemiAnalysis, followed by a panel discussion with Jose Esparza of Arizona Public Service, Martin Hermann of BrightNight, AEI’s Mark Jamison and Georgia PSC Commissioner Tricia Pridemore.

R St Looking at Clean Fuels Tax Credits – Tomorrow at 1:00 p.m., the R Street Institute holds a virtual discussion on the Future of the Clean Fuels Tax Credit. The event’s expert panelists will address this debate, explain the subsidy’s economic pros and cons, describe its environmental tradeoffs, and discuss how Congress will consider its fate. Our friend Kelsey Brugger moderates.

Carbon Capture Coalition Heads to Hill – The Carbon Capture Coalition is hosting their third annual Capitol Hill Day on Wednesday. Over the course of the day, more than 50 Coalition members representing the Coalition’s broad, wide-ranging membership will meet with more than 30 congressional offices across both chambers and political affiliations. Their agenda will include sharing the Coalition’s new 2025 Federal Policy Blueprint and highlighting the Coalition’s top tax-related priorities to ensure that carbon management technologies can achieve nationwide deployment (including support for the 45Q tax credit).

Senate Environment Hosts EPA, FWS Nominees – The Senate Environment Committee holds a hearing Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on the nominations of Brian Nesvik to be director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Jessica Kramer to be assistant administrator for water at EPA and Sean Donahue to general counsel of EPA.

House Science Looks at Ocean Economy – The House Science, Space and Technology Environment Subcommittee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. examining ocean economy technologies.

Forum Looks at China Investment – The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace holds a virtual discussion on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. looking closely at China's flexible approach to Central Asian investment.

Forum Looks at Future of Aviation Fuels – On Wednesday at Noon, OurEnergyPolicy hosts a forum to explore the future of sustainable aviation fuels and their pivotal role in reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. The Panel of experts include DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office Director Valerie Sarisky-Reed, Gevo’s Kathy Bergen, the Chamber’s Chuck Chaitovitz and United’s Tom Michels. 

Forum Looks at Stricter 45V – While it is not what Congress intended and certainly faces headwinds in the new Trump administration, the Clean Energy Group holds a webinar on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to discuss 45V topics. In this webinar, panelists will discuss some of the more concerning loopholes around biomethane use for hydrogen production, gaps in the emissions accounting method used for 45V, and the impact of this final guidance on the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. Speakers include progressive groups like Union of Concerned Scientists, IEEFA and Earthjustice and will also discuss potential future changes to the 45V credit.

CEI Briefing Looks at AI, Energy – The Competitive Enterprise Institute holds a briefing on  Wednesday at Noon in Capitol Visitor Center room 217 focused on powering AI and navigating energy challenges and overregulation, featuring a conversation with Rep. Jay Obernolte. Panel speakers include Cato’s Travis Fisher and James Broughel, CEI senior fellow and columnist for Forbes Magazine.

USEA to Discuss Global CCS Report – The US Energy Association holds a discussion on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. offering an overview of the 2024 Global Status of CCS Report. The event features an in-depth discussion on the state of CCS projects and trends, diving into the 2024 Global Status of CCS Report, produced by the Global CCS Institute, and discuss the future of CCS in 2025. USEA is hosting this webinar in collaboration with the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI), featuring their CEO, Jarad Daniels. With his extensive experience in energy and climate policy, Jarad will provide expert insights into the latest CCS developments across the globe as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead.

RMI Looks at Transmission – RMI holds a webinar on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., looking at high voltage, high reward transmission. As renewed interest in large-scale transmission investment grows, so do concerns about rising energy costs and whether these investments truly pay off for ratepayers. Hear from Tyler Farrell and Celia Tandon as they discuss our recent report, High Voltage, High Reward Transmission, on their findings and why they matter for future grid reliability and affordability.

RFF Looks at Wood Product Carbon Offsets – Resources for the Future holds a webinar on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. convening researchers and forest sector analysts. Together, these experts will address critiques; examine the role of wood products in carbon accounting and offset markets; identify opportunities for crediting protocols; and clarify the role of wood products in reducing net emissions. USDA Forest Service Research Forester Grant Domke headlines the group of speakers.  

Heatmap Hosts Nuclear Discussion –  On Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at the Hawk ‘n Dove, Heatmap News is hosting an afternoon of conversations with policy, regulation and industry to talk about nuclear and how It addresses the nation's twin struggles with national security and carbon emissions.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is the Keynote speaker.

ACP Powercast Focused on US Energy Storage – On Thursday at 1:00 p.m., analysts from ACP and partner Wood Mackenzie will discuss the latest insights about the U.S. grid-scale energy storage market performance. This presentation will include a deep-dive into the data from the upcoming U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report, which will be released on March 19^th. This report will highlight the energy storage installations in a year review of 2024.

Casten Headline Canary Clean Energy Forum – Canary Media holds a live event series in Chicago on Thursday from 2:00–7:00 p.m. at mHUB. Canary journalists and panelists will have lively conversations on stage about clean energy and will explore interconnections with community resiliency, workforce and economic development, and industrial decarbonization. Rep Sean Casten Keynotes and our friend David Roberts of Volts speaks.

Forum Looks at Grid Innovation – Advanced Energy United holds an upcoming Grid Edge Innovation Forum on Thursday, a workshop hosted at the DTECH Data Centers & AI conference which runs Thursday to Saturday in San Jose, CA. 

Group to Discuss SCOTUS EPA Venue Case – On Thursday at 3:30 p.m., the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies holds a virtual discussion on Courthouse Steps Oral Argument cases Oklahoma v. EPA and EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining. Tomorrow, the SCOTUS will hear oral arguments to resolve two circuit splits arising under the Clean Air Act (CAA) provision regarding judicial venue. Issues at play here include denials of State Implementation Plans (SIPs), small oil refineries seeking Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) exemptions and other EPA actions affecting the regulated community.

Atlantic Council Focuses on Louisiana Nuclear – On Friday at 10:00 a.m., the Atlantic Council hosts a meeting of the Louisiana Frontiers Project on the role advanced nuclear energy technologies can play in Louisiana's manufacturing sector. Entergy CEO Phillip May, Louisiana DEQ Secretary Aurelia Giacometto Secretary, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta and our friend Christine Harbin of Sen. Cassidy’s office are among the speakers.

IN THE FUTURE

Murkowski Headlines Hydropower Week – The National  Hydropower Assn holds Water Power Week on March 31^st to April 2^nd at the Capital Hilton in DC.  Sen. Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Reps Adrian Smith and Suzanne Bonamici and FERC Commissioners David Rosner and Lindsay See all speak.

World Hydrogen North America Set – World Hydrogen Leaders are thrilled to announce the return of the 4^th annual World Hydrogen North America Congress in Houston, taking place from Monday March 31^st to Wednesday April 2^nd in Houston. World Hydrogen North America brings together key players across the entire hydrogen value chain to align on solutions to current obstacles, forge new partnerships, and accelerate the building of a robust hydrogen market.

Energy Evolution Summit Set for San Diego – The Smart Electric Power Alliance holds the Energy Evolution Summit on Monday March 31^st to Wednesday April 2^nd. The summit is focused on energy leaders who are prioritizing decarbonization and driving the transformation of the energy sector. Our friends Emily Fisher is on the agenda.

Forum Focuses on Energy Storage, Cybersecurity – Next Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., the Clean Energy States Alliance holds a webinar on energy storage and cybersecurity. In this webinar, industry experts will provide an “Energy Storage and Cybersecurity 101” and overview the current landscape for cyber security considerations for energy storage systems. This webinar will feature presentations from Howard Gugel, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Oversight at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Sai Ram Ganti from the Cyber Security Division at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). 

EESI Hosts BCSE Factbook Briefing – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) holds a briefing on Tuesday April 1^st at 3:00 p.m. in 2168 Rayburn about the 13^th edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the U.S. energy transformation, featuring an in-depth look at the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and natural gas sectors, as well as transmission, digitalization, microgrids, offshore wind, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. This year, the Factbook dives into the growing energy demand driven by data centers and artificial intelligence. It examines trends in clean energy supply chains, growth in domestic manufacturing, and the ways in which permitting and siting impact the deployment of renewable energy. Panelists will speak to key takeaways from the 2025 Factbook and what they mean for industries working in all facets of the energy transition.

SAFE Summit Set Focused on Critical Minerals, Energy Security – SAFE holds its 3^rd annual SAFE Summit on Tuesday April 1^st and 2^nd.  Speakers include National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Hyundai CEO José Muñoz, Schneider Electric’s Aamir Paul, ACP’s Jason Grumet and many more. 

EPSA Competitive Power Summit Set – The Electric Power Supply Association holds its Competitive Power Summit on Wednesday April 2^nd at the Grand Hyatt Washington.  Speakers include PJM CEO  Manu Asthana, Vistra CEO Jim Burke, Pennsylvania PUC Chair Steve DeFrank, NY ISO Rich Dewey and many more.

UChicago Climate Institute Hosts Kammen – The Mansueto Institute and UChicago’s Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth hosts Daniel Kammen, the James and Katherine Lau Distinguished Professor of Sustainability at the University of California, Berkeley, on Thursday April 3^rd.  Kammen will highlight examples and challenges in materials discovery and deployment, and advance modeling techniques to work within and beyond sectors as examples of challenges where new thinking, entrepreneurs, and approaches to social justice are all needed.

Trump 100 Days in Focus – On Thursday April 3 at 3:30 p.m., American Clean Power Association hosts an engaging and thought-provoking virtual fireside chat featuring ACP CEO Jason Grumet and Marc Lotter, Communications Director for Trump’s 2020 campaign and former senior advisor to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, during Trump’s first term. In this insightful conversation, Grumet and Lotter, a current morning anchor on NEWSMAX, will explore the start of Trump’s second term and discuss how the Administration’s actions have impacted the national and international political landscape.

Forum Looks at RFF Global Energy Report – Resources for the Future (RFF) holds a webinar on Wednesday April 9^th at 2:00 p.m. looking at the report “Global Energy Outlook 2025: Headwinds and Tailwinds in the Energy Transition,” which coincides with the release of the 2025 Global Energy Outlook—RFF’s annual report that synthesizes global energy market projections and analysis from leading energy organizations and corporations. During the webinar, RFF researchers will discuss key findings around AI-related demand growth, evolving global LNG markets, renewable energy deployment in developing countries, shifting projections for sub-Saharan Africa, and what these findings mean for global greenhouse gas emissions. The webinar will also feature an in-depth panel discussion that will dive deeper into the topics explored in the report. Panelists will discuss the future of US and global climate policy, how recent shifts in US policies will shape that future, and the interplay between energy security, economic growth, and climate change as global trade flows and alliances evolve.

Columbia Energy Summit Set – On April 9^th, the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA holds the annual Columbia Global Energy Summit on the Columbia University campus. This year’s day-long Summit will address myriad issues at the heart of today’s complex geopolitical, environmental, and economic landscape. Speakers from around the world, including current and former government officials, financial industry executives, CEOs of major companies, leaders of civil society, and experts from academia will offer valuable perspectives on critical challenges facing the global energy and climate community. Speakers include Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte, Microsoft Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, former European Commissioner for Energy, European Commission Kadri Simson and Rio Tinto head Jakob Stausholm.

EarthX Forum Set for TX – Earthx2025 will be held on April 21^st to 25^th in Dallas.  The event is a 5-day, comprehensive environmental conference that features in-depth conversations with important business, political, and environmental leaders and presents bold solutions for the future of the planet. ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, Sylvia Earle, former CIA director David Petraeus , NOAA head Tim Gallaudet and Doobie Brothers/Steely Dan guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter are among the speakers.

MIT CSHub Hosts Executive Roundtable on Resilience – On April 22^nd at 11:00 a.m., the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub will convene an Executive Roundtable to address intensifying natural disasters and a crisis of insurability.  The event brings together a diverse set of stakeholders: industry leaders, policymakers, insurers, researchers, and community advocates. The roundtable will explore how stronger construction—incorporating more resilient building materials, designs, and retrofits—protects homes, lives, and communities while aiding an insurance industry in crisis.

RNG Summit Set for Houston – On Tuesday April 22^nd to Thursday April 24^th at The Woodlands Resort outside of Houston, TX, the RNG COALITION will hold its annual RNG SUMMIT, a series of mid-year policy forums focused on renewable gas leadership, education, advocacy, development and sustainability. Speakers from across North America - including industry stakeholders, federal, state and provincial lawmakers and regulators - will provide real-time updates on legislation and regulation impacting regulated and voluntary RNG markets in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Offshore Wind Forum Set – Oceanic hosts the International Partnering Forum for offshore wind in Virginia Beach, VA on April 28^th to May 1^st. IPF is the largest offshore renewable energy conference where industry experts from around the world come together to discuss collaboration and innovation. The event features insightful discussions and presentations that reflect the fast-changing industry and help your business succeed today and in the years ahead.