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What’s at Stake in FERC’s Large Load Proposal?

With data center demand surging, FERC’s new large load proposal could redraw the line between federal and state power—and determine how quickly the U.S. grid can absorb AI-driven demand. The outcome may reshape how megawatt-scale loads connect to the grid nationwide.

Critical Questions by Aaron Yang, Ray Cai, Joseph Majkut, and Mathias Zacarias — December 9, 2025

Experts React: Progress and Setbacks at COP30

COP30 showcased noteworthy progress while exposing persistent roadblocks in global climate diplomacy. CSIS experts react to the conference’s most significant outcomes and their implications for the future of climate, energy, health, development, and the COP process at large.

Commentary by Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Mathias Zacarias, Ray Cai, and Alexis Burns — November 25, 2025

Experts React: Energy Policy in the Reconciliation Debate

The House of Representatives released its initial budget reconciliation bill, significantly changing the energy policy landscape in the United States. In this Experts React, our team examines the most momentous, surprising, and nuanced aspects of the proposed legislation.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut, Clayton Seigle, Kyle Danish, Leslie Abrahams, Jane Nakano, Arushi Sharma Frank, and Mathias Zacarias — May 15, 2025

U.S. Low-Carbon Leadership

This brief outlines an aspirational whole-of-government vision to catalyze U.S. low-carbon leadership on the global stage, drawing on insights from three opportunities to deploy U.S. innovations in three emerging markets critical to future energy systems and global emissions.

Brief by Mathias Zacarias, Ray Cai, and Joseph Majkut — March 6, 2025

Experts React: COP29 Highlights, Challenges, and Emerging Trends in Global Climate Policy

COP29 has brought heads of state, climate experts, nongovernmental organizations, and activists to Azerbaijan to assess global climate efforts and discuss opportunities for cooperation. CSIS experts react to some of the conference’s most notable highlights. 

Commentary by Jane Nakano, Noam Unger, Ray Cai, Mathias Zacarias, Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, Quill Robinson, and Zach Slotkin — November 26, 2024

Power Plays: Europe’s Response to the Energy Crisis

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered an unprecedented energy crisis in Europe. While Europe emerged as a stronger energy actor and its response yielded remarkable results, challenges remain that will impact the continent’s politics and economic competitiveness for years to come.

Report by Max Bergmann, Cy McGeady, Otto Svendsen, Mathias Zacarias, and Ignacio Urbasos — September 3, 2024