Happy Friday!
1. National Review: “The Way Ahead” on Energy Technology
ClearPath CEO Rich Powell joined National Review editor Rich Lowry in the final podcast of a five part special energy series for The Editors, where the two Rich’s discuss new energy technologies. Listen here
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Plug in: The other four podcasts in the series include:
"How to Fix the Grid
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" with Brad Viator
"American Energy Independence
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" with Arthur Herman
"What's going on in California?
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" with Jason Fordney
"Nuclear Energy Now
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" with John Kotek
2. American LNG taking over
Conflict in the global energy market and surging energy needs have positioned American liquified natural gas (LNG) as a critical energy source for European countries weaning themselves off of Russian resources.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies
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(CSIS) dives into the history of the EU’s dependence on Russian energy and how American LNG is suited to address their needs.
CSIS says U.S. LNG has become Europe’s second-largest source of natural gas imports.
However, increased demand means we need more export capacity – the U.S.’s seven currently-operating liquefaction facilities are already operating near full capacity.
What's clear: America’s role as a global energy leader has heightened since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In fact, the U.S. is now the leading producer of LNG in the world
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, exporting to 39 countries around the globe.
3. Energizing the private sector on clean energy
ClearPath Founder Jay Faison joined the Sustainability 2100 event this week to talk about the nexus of private sector and federal policy in advancing clean energy innovation to solve the climate challenge.
Jay spoke with moderator William F. Martin about bolstering private sector involvement in clean energy innovation without sacrificing economic strength.
Martin is an energy economist who served during the Reagan Administration as Deputy Secretary of Energy, Executive Secretary of the U.S. National Security Council, and Special Assistant to President Ronald Reagan. He was also Chairman of the Department of Energy’s Nuclear Energy Advisory Committee for a decade under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Plug in: Watch the discussion here.
4. The world needs more nuclear
Last month, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory were able to achieve fusion ignition
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– a game-changing achievement for the potential of fusion energy.
In an op-ed in Fox News
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, Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) dives into the many benefits of fusion and why the U.S. needs to develop a framework that will help the technology grow into a major viable energy source.
Rep. Obernolte explains that fusion operates with zero emissions and has the potential to stabilize the grid by providing 24/7 power, as well as lower energy costs.
He calls for Congress to develop a framework that differentiates between application of fusion versus fission, or “traditional nuclear,” as well as boosts research and development of fusion so it can eventually be integrated into our energy portfolio.
Plug in: Check out Rep. Obernolte’s op-ed here
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5. Congressional fellowship opportunities
Check out these openings for Congressional policy fellowships!
ClearPath is hiring two Congressional Policy Fellows – one in the House
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and one in the Senate
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The Conservative Climate Foundation
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, of which ClearPath is a founding member, is also hiring a Congressional Policy Fellow. Check out the job description here
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Plug in: Check out other career opportunities at ClearPath on our Careers page
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6. ICYMI
The U.S. Nuclear Industry Council announced its 2023 Board of Directors
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including ClearPath Chief Strategy Officer Jeremy Harrell as Chairman.
ClearPath advisor Paul Dabbar argues that emissions reduction strategies involving tech innovation should be prioritized over banning combustion engines in The Hill
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Rich Powell suggests competition with China could spur bipartisan cooperation on clean energy and permitting reform in an article in Time
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The Department of Energy has announced it will decide whether to uphold or change the Alaska LNG Order
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, which authorizes exports of LNG from a proposed terminal in AK, by the end of March.
That’s all from us. Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!
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