From @Axios editor Chuck McCutcheon: WIPP opened after nearly three decades of protracted debates and lawsuits. "One common element to each program is that they are based on the consent of the local community," he quotes from #EnergyExplained. axios.com/2024/03/29/nuc…

How do we encourage more innovation in clean energy? 🎧 On this week's episode of #ColumbiaEnergyExchange, host Jason Bordoff talks with Arun Majumdar, Dean of Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, about some of his views on emerging technologies and energy policy. Listen now ⬇️

As the US looks to diversify its critical mineral supply chains, Brazil's mineral wealth presents an opportunity. In this commentary, CGEP experts Victoria Barreto Vieira do Prado and Dr. Tom Moerenhout explore how Brazil could become a partner in the US energy transition. 🧵👇

India's latest budget for 2024-2025 unveils new details on the country's national energy transition pathway. 💻 In this latest #EnergyExplained blog post, CGEP experts Vivek Shastry, Gautam Jain, and Rama Ponangi discuss the implications of these developments. Read more 👇

India's latest budget for 2024-2025 unveils new details on the country's national energy transition pathway. 💻 In this latest #EnergyExplained blog post, CGEP experts Vivek Shastry, Gautam Jain, and Rama Ponangi discuss the implications of these developments. Read more 👇

😯

Fun to turn the tables & be a guest! Enjoyed talking with Bill Loveless about my latest in Foreign Policy w Jared Dunnmon on energy & AI leadership. And for more on nuclear energy, follow Matt Bowen & Rama Ponangi in the nuclear program Center on Global Energy Policy energypolicy.columbia.edu/dr-matt-bowen/

"While decarbonization is a primary driver of the nuclear resurgence, energy security is another critical factor," CGEP nuclear expert Rama Ponangi tells Inside Climate News. "New York is highly electricity intensive. There's a definite need for a clean baseload," he adds.

New report from CGEP scholars Matt Bowen and Rama Ponangi on how the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission can improve efficiency of environmental reviews without compromising quality. energypolicy.columbia.edu/publications/i…

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia | SIPA welcomes five new Distinguished Visiting Fellows, bringing a wide range of experience on international energy issues to CGEP and the broader Columbia University community. energypolicy.columbia.edu/news/former-us… The new cohort includes:

India's nuclear program historically much closer to #Russia as Rama Ponangi and I wrote so any deal could help more US nuclear tech abroad (already at a disadvantage against #China and #Russia) thediplomat.com/2022/05/russia…

Just in time for PM Modi's visit with President #Trump today Rama Ponangi and I take a deeper dive into a top item on their agenda -- energy #India #US energypolicy.columbia.edu/energy-issues-…

What energy issues will shape the upcoming Modi-Trump meeting? 🇮🇳🇺🇸 In our latest #EnergyExplained blog, CGEP experts Shayak Sengupta & Rama Ponangi explore key topics, including US-India energy trade, nuclear cooperation, and the impact of USAID funding cuts. Read here 👇

What energy issues will shape the upcoming Modi-Trump meeting? 🇮🇳🇺🇸 In our latest #EnergyExplained blog, CGEP experts Shayak Sengupta & Rama Ponangi explore key topics, including US-India energy trade, nuclear cooperation, and the impact of USAID funding cuts. Read here 👇

🔵 From Axios: CGEP nuclear expert Matt Bowen sees ways for U.S. Department of Energy to expand its nuclear efforts—partnering with TVA, striking power deals, and adopting a NASA-style "payment-for-milestones" model to accelerate deployment. axios.com/newsletters/ax…

"The Modi government has been applying pressure to scale up nuclear in India" following years of bullish promises and anemic nuclear growth, CGEP nuclear researcher Rama Ponangi tells Energy Intelligence. energyintel.com/00000195-2008-…

✍️ Registration is now open for CUID holders—join our #GlobalEnergySummit on April 9! We're convening leaders to discuss the most pressing energy issues today, including the energy and security demands of the growing #AI industry. Click to register ⬇️

Canada just approved the first commercial construction of a small modular reactor (SMR) in North America. 💻 In our latest #EnergyExplained blog post, experts Lavanika Bahuguna, Matt Bowen, Nik Nor Zafirah, and Rama Ponangi explore how Congress can build on this momentum. 👇

🗓️ Tomorrow | Tuesday, June 3 🖥️ Webinar What do President Trump's new executive orders mean for the future of nuclear energy in the US? ⚡ Join CGEP experts for a rapid response briefing on the implications for clean energy, #AI, and national security. Register now ⬇️

June 26, 2-3pm | Rapid Response webinar: The Israel-Iran Conflict’s Impact on Energy Markets. Speakers include: Jason Bordoff, Jon Finer (Fmr US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor), Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen Young. Columbia Institute of Global Politics energypolicy.columbia.edu/events/igp-and…