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Weigh the Pros and Cons of Texas Grid Integration
Recently proposed federal legislation would require the Texas electrical grid to connect to the Eastern and Western Interconnections. While connecting the Texas grid may offer more power to the state and beyond, it would not eliminate the state’s energy reliability, connectivity, or outage concerns. Thus, policymakers should shift their focus to funding a thorough, practical study of all the issues involved in Texas grid integration, writes nonresident scholar Julie A. Cohn.
Julie A. Cohn November 1, 2024
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roadsTaken: Introduction
The purpose, scope, and scale of the roadsTaken project is introduced by Research Associate Matt Drwenski. He describes the research questions and challenges in studying Houston’s urban freeways and provides an in-depth overview.
Matt Drwenski October 31, 2024
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Linking Europe and Asia for the Future: Time for the JUKE Grouping of Japan, United States, Korea, and the EU?
Developing global partnerships could provide essential research and funding for nuclear energy and the energy transition. In a new policy brief for Brussels School of Governance’s Centre for Security, Diplomacy, and Strategy, nonresident fellow Henry Haggard highlights potential collective efforts that JUKE could undertake to leverage their shared strengths for a more sustainable future.
Henry Haggard October 31, 2024
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Reflect on Germany’s Energy Transition for Future US Strategies
By prioritizing energy transition speed over economic stability, Germany’s recent energy policies have resulted in persistent economic underperformance, the fear of growing industrial weakness, and potential political instability. Germany’s current economic status offers valuable lessons for the United States’ and other countries’ approaches to renewable energy adoption, writes Ted Loch-Temzelides.
Ted Loch-Temzelides October 29, 2024
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Latin America’s Hydrocarbon Production Is Key to Global Energy Security
Geopolitical risks in Russia/Ukraine and Middle East have increased the importance of Latin America’s hydrocarbon reserves and its contribution to global energy security. Growth in the region’s oil production and its prospects for increased global natural gas exports both underscore the need for U.S. and the region governments’ policies that favor the development of Latin America’s hydrocarbons potential as well as significant investments in its decarbonization efforts, writes fellow Francisco J. Monaldi.
Francisco J. Monaldi October 29, 2024
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Trump and Harris Have Clashing Records on Clean Energy, But the Clean Power Shift Is Too Broad for Any President to Control
While Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump differ on clean energy policy, neither candidate has yet to offer a comprehensive energy plan. In a new commentary featured in The Conversation, Daniel S. Cohan examines how legislation, regulations, and trade policy will guide either administration’s approach to the energy transition.
Daniel S. Cohan October 1, 2024
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Nearshoring’s Environmental and Social Impacts and the Need for Trade Reform
As Mexico becomes a desirable site for nearshoring, damaging environmental and social impacts on the border region may be exacerbated under the economic growth. A new report by research scholar Ivonne Cruz dissects the relationship between nearshoring’s ecological and socioeconomic risks and offers trade policy recommendations to support sustainable economic development, mitigate potential hazards, and safeguard local communities.
Ivonne Cruz September 26, 2024
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Oil Will Remain Central in Any Energy Transition Scenario
Oil will remain an important driver of America’s economic health for years to come. Any new oil policies implemented by the new administration should recognize the proven efficiency of the current oil market in adapting to change and ensure that secure, affordable oil is available even amid efforts to reduce long-term dependence on it, writes fellow Mark Finley.
Mark Finley September 23, 2024