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Energy is at the heart of the most important issues facing the U.S. and the world. On the Power Map podcast, we explore the forces reshaping the global energy landscape with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.

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Electrifying Greece with Georgios Stassis | Power Map

Greece is emerging as a critical energy hub at the intersection of European grid integration, regional stability, and the global energy transition. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Georgios Stassis, Chairman and CEO of the Public Power Corporation, Greece's leading electricity producer and supplier. They discuss the enduring value of the transatlantic relationship, the challenge of ensuring energy affordability, and how European utilities are adapting to rapid changes in demand, technology, and geopolitics.

26 min
APR 9

Unleashing America's Natural Resources with Bruce Westerman

Congress plays a central role in shaping the U.S.'s energy and conservation policies. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Rep. Bruce Westerman, representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district and Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Rep. Westerman shares his perspective on the long tradition of conservation in the U.S., the importance of permitting reform to help meet power demand growth, and the need for an all-of-the-above energy approach.

38 min
MAR 26

Norway's Energy Strategy with Torgeir Stordal

Norway is a global leader in fossil fuel production and clean energy technology deployment. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Torgeir Stordal, Director General of the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, where he oversees the responsible development of fossil, wind, mineral, and carbon management resources on the Norwegian continental shelf. They discuss the shifting energy security landscape, the challenges of balancing development with environmental goals, and Norway’s future as an energy-producing nation.

32 min
MAR 12

U.S.-Canada Energy Relations with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith | Power Map

Canada is one of the U.S.’s closest allies and its top trading partner. The U.S. imports more than four million barrels of Canadian crude oil per day, the majority of which come from Alberta. This week, Joseph and Quill sit down with Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, to discuss the province's important position in North American energy production. Premier Smith describes the role of oil and gas in driving economic growth, the challenges posed by shifting U.S. energy policy, and Alberta's efforts to balance energy development with environmental goals.

35 min
FEB 26

Decoding Energy Trends with Nat Bullard | Power Map

From record-breaking coal consumption to historic energy transition investment, 2024 was a year of contrasts. This week, Joseph and Quill discuss the major trends shaping the global energy landscape with Nat Bullard, co-founder of Halcyon and Managing Director of Business Climate. Nat shares insights from his annual slide deck, offering a data-driven perspective on the diverse stories unfolding within the energy transition.

43 min
FEB 20

Introducing "Power Map"

Welcome to Power Map—a new podcast from the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program. Every other week, Joseph and Quill sit down with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders who are shaping the future of energy. Stay tuned for the first episode on February 26.

2 min
FEB 14

The Transition: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Over the past three months, we have spoken to thought leaders, former government officials, and top journalists about the themes and issues that will shape energy and climate policy under the second Trump Administration. On the final episode of “The Transition”, Joseph and Quill reflect on what we have learned and what is next alongside Clay Seigle, the Energy Security and Climate Change Program’s new senior fellow.

32 min
FEB 5

The Transition: Energy Executive Orders in Action

Why did President Trump declare an energy emergency? How will his administration measure success in energy policy in the coming years? This week, Joseph and Quill break down the implications of recent energy orders with Paul Dabbar, Co-founder and CEO of Bohr Quantum Technologies and former Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy under the first Trump administration.

23 min

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26 Ratings

Informative & insightful

03/06/2024

SmaartHouse

Thought provoking ideas and discussions!
The Transition- Conservative Environmentalism

Jan 22

Lhowex14

I like Jim Connaughton’s example of lighting industry market based mandate. Why don’t we do the same for reducing climate pollution. Pass legislation that all energy sources must achieve a 55% emissions reduction by 2035 and 100% reduction?
Best Intro Music in the CSIS Podcast Suite

08/05/2020

San Francisco Student

This is a great and informative podcast. Sometimes it can get a little technical, and that’s OK, I just wish that more explanation went into the technical bits to bring the listener up to speed.
2017 Year in Review

12/21/2017

A Reg-ular Guy

Interesting, smart and insightful conversation with 3 experts who take energy - but not themselves - seriously.

Energy is at the heart of the most important issues facing the U.S. and the world. On the Power Map podcast, we explore the forces reshaping the global energy landscape with policymakers, industry experts, and thought leaders. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.