Energy Update: Week of September 8th

Friends,

The US Open finals in New York was filled with stars and great tennis. President Trump was in attendance alongside stars like Sting, “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen, Steph Currie, Wayne Gretzky, Jessica Alba, Ben Stiller, Al Roker, Courtney Cox and Jon Bon Jovi, among others.  Thep play was unreal.  Even with the Rafa, Djokovic, Federer era, I can’t imagine much better play and two more outstanding rivals than we are seeing in Sinner and Alcarez. And on the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova in their second straight major (fortunately, this time it was much more challenging than “Love, Love” Wimbledon final). The NFL season is underway (what a great Sunday night Raven-Bills game – I wish I would have stayed up).  More importantly, 28 days to hockey season.

Washington ramps back up to full speed this week after the shorter holiday week. After attending the US Open and heading out to dinner somewhere in DC maybe tonight, the President will focus mostly on the commemoration of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including attending Yankees game where the Day will be remembered. (Of course with Yankees and 9/11, the first thing I always think of is George W’s first pitch in Game 3 of the 2001 World Series – one of the most amazing moments in politics ever.

Also with offshore wind in the news, check out this piece in the Providence Journal discussing national security questions and note that tomorrow is the comment deadline for the Commerce Department’s Section 232 investigation on the national security of imports of wind turbines and their parts and components.

The House will put its own version of the NDAA on the floor this week after the Senate Passed its bill. As mentioned last week, the House Appropriations hopes to finalize three of the 12 appropriations bills and add them to a short-term continuing resolution lasting until ‘mid-November.’

On Wednesday we will see the first bite at the apple of permitting reform when House Resources takes up Chairman Westerman and Democrat Jared Golden’s SPEED Act, as well as a couple of other permit reform bills. Other interesting hearings include tomorrow’s House Energy Committee hearing on Energy Efficiency standards and building codes. Tomorrow afternoon, House Resources also holds a hearing on energy dominance.

There is a lot happening outside Washington this week as well.  The Nuclear industry is in Atlanta, RE+ is on Las Vegas (with offshore wind’s foibles definitely on attendee’s minds) and Gastech is in Milan for those lucky enough to make that trip, including Interior Secretary Burgum tomorrow and Energy Secretary Wright on Wednesday.

In DC, the Chamber hosts is highly-regarded and heavily attended Aviation and Space Forum this week as well.  R Street looks at permitting tomorrow in an event the day before the House Resources hearing on the topic and finally, TODAY at noon, SAFE and the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility hold a virtual discussion and report launch on AI and mobility, securing America's edge in safer, smarter transportation.

Finally, with the 9^th annual National Clean Energy Week just a week away, more bipartisan governors from North Dakota, Wisconsin, Georgia, Maine and Michigan are the next group of five governors to issue proclamations recognizing September 15-19^th as Clean Energy Week. These proclamations were made by Govs. Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), Tony Evers (D-WI), Brian Kemp (R-GA), Janet Mills (D-ME) and Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), joining 10 others including Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia and DC.

See you next week at NCEW events!!!  Call with questions.

Best,

Frank Maisano

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FRANKLY SPOKEN

"That’s a very active dialogue in the administration. Offshore wind has moved fast. It’s got a lot of problems, both environmental and economic — and they are being very actively worked and discussed.”

Energy Secretary Chris Wright (as reported by Bloomberg) when asked if anything could be done to allow work to resume at Orsted’s Revolution Wind Project after giving remarks at an event held by the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington.

ON THE PODCAST

WH Permit Expert Chats with POLITICO – Emily Domenech, the executive director of Trump’s Federal Permitting Council, said in an interview with Josh Siegel for the POLITICO Energy podcast out this morning that the effort was aimed at restoring the balance for the “forgotten sectors.” Listen to the full interview to get a sense of where the politics and policy on permitting are heading.

Curbelo Discusses Republican Direction on Environment, Energy – In this week’s Columbia Energy Exchange, Jason Bordoff talks where the Republican party is headed and what could bipartisan cooperation on energy policy look like in today’s Washington.  Bordoff is joined by Carlos Curbelo about the current state of Republican thinking on energy and climate policy.

FUN OPINIONS

Offshore Wind is National Security Issue, but Positive – In an op-ed in the Hartford Courant, former USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold writes the Revolution Wind project, with 80% of construction complete, is well on its way toward supplying 350,000 Connecticut and Rhode Island homes with a substantial new source of power just as growing demand from AI, data centers, and our electrifying economy pushes Americans’ electricity bills higher. This project is both necessary and affordable. Lippold urges the Administration to pursue a technology neutral energy policy that maximizes available resources—coupled with a return to regulatory predictability and government transparency— which would do far more to bolster U.S. national security and ultimately meet the administration’s own economic goals.

FROG BLOG

Newsday Editorial: Chilling Wind Does Serve Energy Needs – In an editorial, Newsday writes President Trump’s actions chilling wind projects doesn't serve nation's energy needs. A more attainable strategy to reduce fossil fuels needs to be articulated, pursued and achieved. Until then, Americans cannot be held hostage by the possibility of blackouts and exorbitant energy costs that will likely come due to forgoing one energy source in lieu of another. Encouraging the offshore wind industry is a major step in the right direction. For Long Island, offshore wind farms represent a largely untapped source of much-needed supply.

FUN FACTS

Fans Going to US Open: A fun stats change of pace this week. Attendance for the US Open has fully recovered from COVID and continues to grow beyond pre-COVID numbers.

IN THE NEWS

Chamber Resilience Report Highlights Opportunities – The US Chamber released its new resilience study, Beyond the Payoff: How Investments in Resilience and Disaster Preparedness Protect Communities.  The report reveals that every dollar not invested in disaster resilience today could result in up to $33 in lost future economic activity when a disaster strikes. Building on the 2024 report, The Preparedness Payoff, this analysis models the long-term economic impacts of various investment scenarios across five major disaster types. This report also highlights how local, state, and federal leaders can take action. Resilience is a shared responsibility. By adopting a calibrated, risk-informed approach, communities can strengthen their adaptive capacity and reduce long-term costs. Key Takeaways:

• When communities reduce resilience investments, they risk facing more than 30 times that amount in lost future economic activity over the next decade.
• Resilience funding offers economic protection and stabilizes local labor markets, regardless of size or type of disaster. In hurricane-prone areas, investment can prevent the loss of more than 70,000 jobs.
• Local efforts matter. The report outlines six “Levers of Resilience” that local leaders can use to strengthen preparedness, from infrastructure upgrades to community engagement initiatives.

You can access the final report and Communications Toolkit to help incorporate key findings into any articles, blogs, or for National Preparedness Month.

Gas dominates US power capacity pipeline – US power developers are planning more than 114,000 megawatts of new natural gas generation, more than double last year's pipeline and the largest share of all planned capacity additions, according to Global Energy Monitor data. The surge reflects a shift toward dispatchable power as utilities scale back solar and wind projects amid policy changes, cost pressures and grid connection delays

New Group to Work on Nuclear Solutions for Industrial Application – The Open Group formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium (IANC) to accelerate the deployment of nuclear heat and power solutions for industrial applications. Founding members include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Freeport-McMoRan, Nucor, Rio Tinto and Shell. IANC will aggregate and amplify the demand for nuclear power in industrial settings; develop industrial use cases and requirements; and create technical standards and business guidelines for deployment. The group is committed to reliable and carbon-free heat and electricity. Today, industrial users are expressing growing interest in clean, firm power. By leveraging nuclear energy, the IANC offers reliable solutions.

North American Weekly Rig Count Rises on Canadian Oil, Gas Drilling – In its weekly rig count, Baker Hughes reported that North American drilling activity increased last week with a total of 718 rotary rigs working in the US and Canada. An increase in rigs in Canada led the uptick. With 181 rigs working in Canada, the count is 6 more than last week, but 39 fewer than this time last year. Of the 6 additional rigs, 3 were oil-directed and 3 were gas-directed. Canada ended the week with 58 rigs drilling for gas, 9 fewer than this time last year. There were 123 oil-directed rigs working by the week's end, 29 fewer than this time a year ago. With a total of 537 rigs working in the US and its waters, the count is up a single unit from the previous week and down 45 from a year ago. The number of rigs drilling on land increased by one unit to end the week at 522 rigs working. There were 2 rigs drilling in inland waters, unchanged from last week. Thirteen rigs were working offshore, unchanged from last week.

ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Nuclear Expo Set for Atlanta – At a key time for the nuclear power industry, the American Nuclear Society (ANS) and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) hold the 2025 Nuclear Energy Conference and Expo on today to Wednesday in Atlanta, GA.  This event brings together a diverse community of nuclear professionals–from industry leaders and regulators to engineers and independent consultants.

RE+ Set for Vegas – Today through Wednesday in Las Vegas, NV, the Solar Energy Industries Association and the Smart Electric Power Alliance host RE+ 25. The event is the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry, RE+ incorporates business opportunities and education content across energy sectors, including solar, energy storage, hydrogen, microgrids, EV charging and infrastructure, and wind energy. The Chamber’s Heath Knakmuhs will be on a panel on cybersecurity issues critical to helping keep energy community systems safe

Gastech Set for Italy – Gastech, the world’s largest exhibition and conference for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, climate technologies and AI in energy, will be held in Milan today to Thursday.  The even convenes energy sector leaders, policymakers and innovators to power progress and transform the future of energy. Both Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum both speak at the event. 

SAFE Looks at AI, Mobility – Securing America's Future Energy and the Coalition for Reimagined Mobility hold a virtual discussion and report launch today at Noon on AI and mobility, securing America's edge in safer, smarter transportation. Panelists will discuss strategies to invest in the grid, chips, and compute necessary to power artificial intelligence, and how to enable federal and global standard alignment and the deployment and scalability of an American AI stack. Speakers include Upstream CEO Yoav Levy, Renee Autumn Ray of Hayden AI, Texas DOT’s Darran Anderson and SAFE’s Paul Ruiz and Avery Ash.

Engineers Forum Look sat Resilience Issues – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) holds a briefing at Noon ion 2253 Rayburn on resilient infrastructure. The briefing, “Infrastructure & Resiliency,” will introduce ASCE’s revised toolkit on hazard-specific standards: Pathways to Resilient Communities. Given the recent US Chamber report on resilience, this may be a timely event.

Offshore Wind, National Security Comments Due to Commerce Dept –The Secretary of Commerce initiated an investigation in August to determine the effects on the national security of imports of wind turbines and their parts and components. This investigation has been initiated under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (Section 232). Written comments, data, analyses, or other information pertinent to the investigation to the Department of Commerce's (Department) Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security is due tomorrow.

Chamber Hosts Aviation, Space Forum – The U.S. Chamber’s 2025 Global Aerospace Summit is set for tomorrow to Thursday at the Chamber. The event will feature the most influential voices from government, the airlines, companies critical to national security, and innovators pushing the boundaries of space. Acting TSA with Ha Nguyen McNeill will be featured in a fireside conversation. Jason Birnbaum of United Airlines will speak to the AI journey taking place at UA. There will be a Keynote message featuring FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford.  And there will be Hill sessions with industry leaders on Aviation, Transportation & Infrastructure, Strategic Forces, and Space and Aeronautics in conversations like Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Troy Nehls (R-TX), Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) and veteran lawmaker Lamar Smith, former Chairman of House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.

Forum Looks at Ohio River for Series – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Ohio River Basin Alliance holds a briefing tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. outlining how policymakers and community stakeholders can help restore the health of the Ohio River. The Ohio River is an important driver of economic growth for the six states it runs through—Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Illinois. This briefing will unpack the challenges and opportunities embedded in increasing the health and resilience of the Ohio River Basin. Panelists will address the disproportionate impact of both pollution and flooding on economically disadvantaged communities. Speakers include Reps. Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Morgan McGarvey (D-KY).

House Energy Looks at Energy Efficiency Standards, Building Codes – The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on energy efficiency standards and building codes tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.  Witnesses include Washington Gas representing AGA, CEI and the Home Builders.

House Resources Tackles Forests – The House Resources Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. on the state of U.S. national forests. This hearing was previously postponed from its original July 9, 2025, date.

Forum Looks at Farm Bill Policy – The Center for American Progress holds a discussion tomorrow at Noon on the future of farm and rural policy.

Hudson to Look at European Energy Security – The Hudson Institute holds a discussion tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. on Southeast Europe's growing role in European energy security. Hudson hosts Bulgarian Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov, ITIF Foundation President Robert Atkinson and Center for the Study of Democracy (CSD) Energy and Climate Program Analyst Marius Koeppen. They will discuss recent developments in the region and CSD’s latest risk assessments.

R St Tackles Permitting Questions – The R Street Institute holds a virtual discussion tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. on the future of permitting reform. Emily Domenech, executive director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, delivers keynote remarks and the panel will feature BPC’s Xan Fishman, Arnab Datta of the Institute for Progress, R St’s Philip Rossetti and reporter Daniel Moore, who will moderate.

House Resources Looks at Energy Dominance – A House Resources panel is slated to hold a hearing tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. on exploring the economic potential of American energy dominance. This hearing was rescheduled from earlier this year.

RMI Hosts Transmission Discussion – Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., RMI holds a webinar on the importance of State Regulators for cost-effective transmission buildout. The event looks at RMI’s recent handbook, The State Regulator’s Role in Transmission, which provides state regulators with guidance on how they can enable the buildout of cost-effective transmission infrastructure in their state. Report authors Alyssa Perez and Claire Wayner will provide an overview of the report, including recommendations for state regulators and opportunities for research, analytical, or advisory support on this topic. They will be joined by guest speaker Carrie Zalewski, Vice President of Markets and Transmission at American Clean Power, who served as Chair and Agency Head of the Illinois Public Utility Commission. 

House Resources Takes First Stab at Permitting – The House Resources Committee will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. looking at permitting reform legislation.  The Hearing will focus on H.R. 4776 (Rep. Westerman), “Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act” or the “SPEED Act”; H.R. 573 (Rep. Yakym), “Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act” and H.R. 4503 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “ePermit Act”.  ClearPath’s Jeremy Harrell and C3’s Nick Loris will be among those testifying.

House Transpo to Review Water Act Issues – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. reviewing and providing oversight on past Water Resources Development Acts Implementation.

House Ag Looks at Forestry Management – The House Agriculture Committee’s Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee holds a hearing on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. promoting forest health and resiliency through improved active management.

ACP Hosts Clean Manufacturing Forum – The American Clean Power Assn will host a forum on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on preserving the American clean energy manufacturing renaissance. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Neil Bradley (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) and Jason Grumet (American Clean Power) for an in-person PowerTalk on how policymakers and clean energy manufacturers are adapting to the new policy landscape and strengthening domestic clean energy supply chains.

Senate Indian Affairs Focused on Energy, Votes on Interior Nom – The Senate Indian Affairs Committee will hold a business meeting and hearing on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. to vote on the nomination of Bill Kirkland to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at Interior. Following the vote, the committee will hold an oversight hearing examining DOE energy programs to unleash Native American energy.

Forum Looks at Wildfire Issues – On Thursday at 1:00 p.m., the Security and Sustainability Forum and the Environmental and Energy Management Institute hold an event about applying technology to reduce the risk of wildfires. Panelists will explore what it takes to scale up biomass processing technologies, including the infrastructure, investment, and operational capacity needed to move them into full commercial deployment.

IN THE FUTURE

National Clean Energy Week to Target New Clean Energy Environonment – Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions and a host of groups will hold National Clean Energy Week from September 15^th to 19^th in Washington, DC. 

Nuclear Companies Host Event at Kennedy Center – On Monday September 15^th, Cameco, the Nuclear Company, Palantir and Nucor are hosting an evening event at The Kennedy Center to build momentum around the Administration’s ambitious goals to rapidly expand nuclear energy in the United States. It will open with a reception and keynote speech and panel discussion on the future of nuclear energy in the United States. At 7pm, we will premiere “The Nuclear Frontier,” a documentary following young advocates and business leaders as they fight to expand nuclear across the US.

Forum Looks at Low Carbon Fertilizers – RMI holds a webinar on Wednesday September 17^th at 10:00 a.m. on low carbon fertilizers.  This fourth and final webinar in the Journey to Green Ammonia series focuses on building differentiated demand for low-carbon fertilizers. The discussion will explore practical approaches to how buyers, producers, and innovators can work together to create and scale market demand that supports the viability of low-carbon fertilizer products. 

Brookings Looks at Hurricane Resilience – On Wednesday September 17, Brookings Metro and Economic Architecture will spotlight resilient construction, community-driven design, and forward-looking infrastructure that anchors stronger, more equitable communities with a panel of leaders from the Alabama Resilience Council, Rebuild by Design, and Resources for the Future. The panelists will discuss how the widespread adoption of structural solutions can ensure the resilience of homes and neighborhoods across the nation and share actionable approaches—from state-level reforms to community-driven innovation to private-sector models—that strengthen infrastructure, homes, and neighborhoods while advancing human-centered, equitable resilience.

Forum Looks at Transmission Planning – Quanta Technology and RMI hold a webinar on Wednesday September 17^th at 2:00 p.m. advanced transmission technologies in planning for utilities and grid operators. The event brings together experts from across the electricity sector to discuss how utilities, grid operators, and regulators can deploy advanced transmission technologies to boost capacity, improve grid flexibility, and speed new energy integration — all while meeting recent FERC Orders (2023 and 1920).

Climate Week NYC – Climate Week NYC will be held on September 21^st to 28^th.  The event brings together inspiring heads of government and leaders from the world of business, tech, academia, and civil society. Some events for next week:

Monday September 22^nd

What Now, What Next: Tackling Spent Nuclear Fuel for a Sustainable Future – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – A hybrid panel hosted by The City College of New York will explore technical, political, and community-centered solutions for managing spent nuclear fuel in support of U.S. climate goals.

Uncharted Waters: Examining the Risks of Marine Geoengineering – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – A virtual panel hosted by Friends of the Earth will assess the ecological, ethical, and political risks of marine geoengineering techniques such as ocean fertilization and alkalinity enhancement.

U.S. Clean Energy & Industrial Innovation – Report Launch & Climate Week Kick-Off – 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by The New York Climate Exchange will launch a new report on U.S. clean energy and industrial innovation, featuring key findings, expert panels, and networking on technologies shaping resilience, security, and competitiveness.

POWER: Bring it on! – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy with K&L Gates and Hydro Québec will feature discussions on U.S. energy and finance, covering federal clean energy incentives, major project development, and evolving standards for sustainable investing.

API - ClearPath Carbon Innovation Forum –  1:00 PM – 6:00 PM- The Carbon Innovation Forum will cover exciting developments in American-made low carbon technology, explore ways to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers, and critically examine the investments needed to scale up the energy technologies required to bolster U.S. geopolitical strength.

Beyond Barriers: Unlocking Home Electrification for Everyone with Inclusive Utility Investment – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM – An in-person panel hosted by CET will examine how Inclusive Utility Investment programs can accelerate residential decarbonization, expand access to clean energy upgrades, and address challenges to scaling nationwide.

The Ocean Awakens – 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Plastic Odyssey aboard the Wavertree at South Street Seaport will convene corporate, nonprofit, and startup leaders for panels, screenings, and networking on ocean action, covering sustainable supply chains, restoration, innovation, and storytelling.

Systemic by design: scaling circularity through culture, innovation, and infrastructure – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – An in-person session hosted by Arc’teryx will bring leaders from fashion and design to discuss embedding circularity into global supply chains through cultural change, innovation, and systems-level infrastructure.

Powering progress - grid innovation, AI, and the next US energy transition – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – An in-person session hosted by Climate Group will explore how AI, data infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing are reshaping U.S. energy demand, with leaders discussing grid modernization, permitting reform, and investment models to build smarter and more resilient clean energy systems.

From volatile to viable - the new playbook for energy security – 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – An in-person session hosted by Climate Group will highlight how governments and businesses can align energy security with climate goals, showcasing strategies where efficiency and renewables strengthen independence, resilience, and economic growth.

Tuesday September 23^rd

SAF Investor New York – All day – An in-person event hosted by SAF Investor will gather leaders from aviation, energy, and finance to focus on financing, scaling, and commercializing sustainable aviation fuel, covering capital markets, corporate strategy, regulation, and infrastructure.

Scaling Clean, Firm Power: The Role of Multi-Day Storage in Enabling Data Center and Industrial Load Growth – 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – An in-person event hosted by Noon Energy at The Cornell Club will explore how multi-day energy storage can support industrial growth, improve grid reliability, and deliver round-the-clock renewable energy in an era of rising AI and electrification demand.

EDP Executive Roundtable: Powering Resilience: How Renewables Drive Energy Security and Competitive Advantage – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – An in-person executive breakfast hosted by EDP will convene energy, technology, and financial leaders to discuss how renewables can meet power demand while strengthening U.S. economic and national security.

Reuters@ Climate Week NYC – September 23–26, multiple sessions daily – An invitation-only series hosted by Reuters at 3 Times Square will feature exclusive forums, high-level dialogues, and curated networking with policymakers, CEOs, and global leaders, focusing on climate action, energy, resilience, and the role of AI in shaping business and society.

Abundance in action: how to frame the next clean energy transition – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – An in-person session hosted by Climate Group will convene leaders to define the “abundance ethos” and discuss how to translate it into equitable, scalable action for the clean energy transition.

Rystad Energy: Clean Energy Forum – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Rystad Energy at 50 Vanderbilt Ave will feature keynotes and panels on hybrid power grids, fuels for net zero, and the evolving energy transition, followed by a networking reception.

AI + the Future of Sustainability Reporting – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Sustainserv Inc. at 350 5th Avenue will feature corporate, communications, and technology leaders discussing how AI and emerging tools are transforming corporate sustainability reporting and shaping future practices.

Tackling the energy trilemma – security, affordability, sustainability – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – An in-person session hosted by Climate Group will bring industry leaders together to discuss how businesses can balance energy security, affordability, and sustainability amid geopolitical volatility, highlighting tools like 24/7 clean energy procurement, smart grids, and flexible demand.

Wednesday September 24^th

Resilience breakfast at Climate Week NYC – 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM – An in-person breakfast hosted by Resilience at the Javits Center will launch the Climate and Nature Risk Report 2025, with CEO Dr. Andrew Coburn presenting insights on how major corporations are responding to climate and nature risk amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

The New York Times Climate Forward 2025 – All day – An in-person event hosted by The New York Times at The Times Center will convene global leaders, experts, and innovators for a full day of discussions on the most pressing climate challenges and solutions shaping policy, business, and society.

Pillars of the Green Transition – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Newsweek at One World Trade Center will feature corporate and climate leaders discussing how maturing technologies, ESG reporting, and smart innovation are shaping the next phase of the global green transition.

Nuclear Symposium 2025 – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Nuclear New York on Roosevelt Island will bring together leaders from policy, finance, and technology to explore how nuclear energy can meet rising electricity demand through scalable, cost-effective deployment.

Tidal Shifts: Clean Energy Investment State of Play – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – An in-person executive roundtable hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and CleanCapital, in partnership with White & Case, will examine long-term clean energy investment trends amid a shifting U.S. political landscape.

The Race to Fusion Energy: International Cooperation and Competition – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Columbia Engineering in partnership with the Fusion Industry Association will examine how global cooperation and national competition are shaping the push to commercialize fusion energy, with panel discussions, a reception, and lab tours.

CLIMATE COMMS FOR CREATORS + COMMUNICATORS: Live Workshop! – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – An in-person workshop hosted by the Earth Public Information Collaborative will train creators and storytellers in practical strategies from the new Climate Communications Toolkit, featuring speakers from COP30, Conspirators, and H&M Foundation.

Power On Transformational Leadership: Reinventing Purpose, Strategy & Change for Climate Action – 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM – A virtual masterclass hosted by PURE will feature Neil Gaught, Ian Pallister, and Ana Alonso on embedding purpose, reinventing strategy, and applying change management to drive organizational climate action and sustainable transformation.

Turning Waste to Value: Creating a Circular Energy Future – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Bridge Green Upcycle at 116 E 55th Street will bring together experts from energy, cleantech, and finance to discuss how circular economy principles can minimize waste, improve resource efficiency, and support long-term sustainability in the clean energy transition.

Transitioning from EPR Compliance to Innovation to Have More Sustainable and Circular Packaging – 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM – An in-person session hosted by Pure Strategies will feature speakers from Colgate-Palmolive, Ulta Beauty, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on how companies can meet packaging EPR laws while driving circularity, cutting emissions, and improving business value through sustainable packaging innovation.

Simplifying Renewable Energy Procurement for Supply Chains: Panel & Happy Hour – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM – An in-person event hosted by Green Project Technologies at a Midtown rooftop will feature a panel on supplier renewable energy adoption and Scope 3 decarbonization, followed by a networking happy hour.

Heatmap House – All day – An in-person event hosted by Heatmap News at 873 Broadway will convene investors, founders, policymakers, and journalists for a full day of panels and discussions on urgent climate and clean energy challenges and opportunities.

Thursday September 25^th

Offshore Wind Transmission US 2025 – September 25–26, full days – An in-person conference hosted by Global Transmission at the New York Marriott Downtown will bring together regulators, port leaders, and industry stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions for building the transmission infrastructure needed to advance offshore wind and support U.S. climate and energy security goals.

Stop Plastic Pollution at Source - Revolutionary River Technology – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – A virtual event hosted by PURE will feature Think Ocean founder Hugo Valdes-Vera presenting new river-based technology that prevents plastic from reaching oceans, achieving 90% capture rates using renewable energy with no harm to wildlife.

Rare Earths and Energy Transition – Can We Diversify the Supply Chain for Vital Industries? – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – A virtual panel hosted by NY Energy Forum will feature industry leaders discussing U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on China for rare earths and explore strategies to diversify supply chains critical to the energy transition.

Achieving Zero Waste: Moving the Circular Economy from Idea to Practical Implementation – 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – An in-person event hosted by The New York Climate Exchange at Governors Island will feature experts from the Center for Zero Waste Design, U.S. Green Building Council, and CET on practical strategies for architects, builders, and operators to eliminate waste and implement circular economy principles in the built environment.

12th Annual Alumni in Energy Symposium – Navigating Challenges to the Energy Transition – 1:00 PM – 5:45 PM – A hybrid event hosted at Bracewell will feature leaders including James Von Nostrand, Chair of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, to discuss regulatory, financial, and policy challenges shaping the energy transition.

Riding the Climate Reporting Rollercoaster: Perspectives from Leading Journalists – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – An in-person session hosted by Antenna Group at 330 W 38th St will feature CBS News producer Tracy J. Wholf and Heatmap News correspondent Matthew Zeitlin discussing how climate and energy reporting is evolving, moderated by Isaac Steinmetz.

Energy Transition and Clean Tech Investment Amid Uncertainty – An in-person event hosted by Freshfields US LLP at 3 World Trade Center will convene senior leaders from capital, technology, and energy sectors to discuss how investors and corporates are addressing regulatory, geopolitical, and financing challenges in scaling clean energy and infrastructure.

Friday September 26^th

Port Authority of NY & NJ: Advancing Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the Region – An in-person, invitation-only event hosted by the Port Authority of NY & NJ in Lower Manhattan will convene airlines, policymakers, SAF producers, and corporate buyers to discuss scaling sustainable aviation fuel supply, group purchasing models, and the impact of state and federal policies on regional SAF adoption.

Saturday September 27^th

Climate Hackathon: Adaptation & Resilience – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – An in-person event hosted by Fulton Ring will challenge participants to design solutions that strengthen climate resilience, using new data and mapping tools to help governments, businesses, and communities better assess risks and adapt to extreme weather.

Chamber Forum Looks at Regulations – The US Chamber hosts a forum on Tuesday September 22^nd at 3:00 p.m. looking at whether regulation is killing American innovation. Chamber Executive Vice President Neil Bradley and Competitive Enterprise Institute President and CEO Kent Lassman explore the balance between necessary rules and entrepreneurial independence. The event will examine how overregulation can dampen businesses’ initiatives and disrupt new and emerging industries, while also addressing where thoughtful, transparent oversight can protect fairness and long-term growth.

Annual Forum to Address Clean Energy Issues – NYU’s Institute for Policy Integrity holds its annual conference on Thursday September 25^th as part of Climate Week 2025.  The event will bring together experts from around the country to help make sense of a rapidly shifting landscape for clean energy. From recent federal interventions halting wind projects and postponing coal plant retirements to the reversal of much of the Inflation Reduction Act, and a long list of federal deregulatory actions, uncertainty abounds for energy developers, policymakers, and investors. The conference will feature a fireside chat with former DOE Deputy Director David Turk and Constellation Energy’s Kathleen Barrón. Other prominent speakers will discuss the evolving economics of low-carbon energy and the legal outlook for key energy rules and related executive actions facing litigation.

POWER Mag Webinar Looks at AI, Utilities – Power Magazine holds a webinar on September 25^th at 11:00 a.m. on digital transformation for Energy and Utilities looking at adapting to AI's pace. This webinar focuses on the critical need for organizations to develop a robust Digital Enterprise to survive and thrive in a rapidly accelerating technological landscape.

RNG Forum Set for Nashville – The RNG Coalition holds its RNG Works forum on September 23^rd to 25^th in Nashville, TN. The Workshop program and Trade Expo combine to educate, demonstrate and promote RNG industry best practices, for purposes of helping realize sustainable development, deployment and utilization of RNG and other renewable gas to achieve greater energy reliability and improve access to clean, renewable fuel, heat, power and products.

Forum Looks at AI Challenges, Power Needs – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) holds a briefing on Thursday September 25^th at 3:30 p.m. discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and climate change in federal policy-making. While AI can aid in climate resilience and boost economic competitiveness, it is also on a trajectory to increase energy demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and water usage. This briefing will provide a foundational understanding of AI’s role in the climate and energy arena. Panelists will discuss the massive energy and water needs of data centers that run AI algorithms. They will also lay out how the technology is already being put to use—from precision agriculture to resilient grid infrastructure and improved weather forecasting. The briefing will highlight the frontiers of AI, including the federal government’s role in research and development at the Department of Energy’s National Laboratories, and will explore Congress’s role in aligning the rapid rise of AI development and usage with global goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate impacts.

Offshore Wind Conference Tackles Challenges – ACP holds its annual Offshore Windpower Conference in Boston’s Hynes Convention Center on October 7^th and 8^th. This year’s event is built around the work offshore wind stimulates—across ports, transmission, shipbuilding, manufacturing, steel production, and workforce training. We are creating the space for the conversations shaping what comes next for the offshore wind industry.

LA Biz Council Sustainability Summit Set – The Los Angeles Business Council’s 19^th Sustainability Summit will be held in LA on Thursday October 9^th at USC. Speakers will include LA County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, CEC Commissioner Nancy Skinner< Cal Resource s Secretary Wade Crowfoot, Cal ISO CEO Elliot Mainzer and any more.

Bracewell’s Tax Expert to Speak at SAF Congress – The Sustainable Aviation Fuel North American Congress will be held on October 14^th to 16^th in Houston at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. SAF North America 2025 brings together more than 800 decision-makers from across aviation, energy, and government to tackle the biggest challenges in SAF scale-up, infrastructure, and policy. Speakers will include all major airlines, DOE’s Valerie Reed and Blake Simmons, Bracewell’s tax expert Tim Urban and many more.

Hydro Forum to Explore New Opportunities – The National Hydropower Association holds its Clean Currents forum from October 14^th to 17^th in Pittsburgh, PA.