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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
What China’s Retaliatory Tariff Means for US–China LNG Trade
On February 4, the Trump administration imposed an additional 10 percent tariff on all Chinese imports into the United States. China’s Ministry of Commerce responded by announcing new tariffs on US imports,...
Events
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February 13, 2025 - February 14, 2025
The Energy Transition from a Fiscal Angle: An Overview of Current Challenges and Mitigation Policies
This workshop will be conducted in two parts: Part one on February 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST, and Part two on February 13 from 2:00...
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• Center on Global Energy Policy
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its long-delayed rules for the amount of renewable fuels to be required in the on-road fuel supply in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
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Big Oil celebrates the return of Trump. Clean energy braces for trouble
Big Oil got its wish: Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, promising to turbocharge American fossil fuels by slashing red tape.
Adani Troubles Expose Messy Underpinnings of India’s Solar Boom
It was billionaire Gautam Adani’s most spectacular renewable energy win. Now a record solar auction is at the heart of a crisis that is testing not only his coal-to-airports empire, but the foundations of India’s green boom.
Why new tariffs on solar cells could make domestic panels more costly
The Biden administration's taxes target Asian countries where Chinese producers moved after an earlier round of tariffs.
Trump’s return may alter the future of renewable energy
Donald Trump’s re-election is expected to muddle the renewables picture both in the US and in the Gulf region
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Engaging Consumers in Reducing Critical Mineral Intensity of E-Mobility: A Research Agenda
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are a major source of critical mineral (CM) demand. Reducing the CM intensity of electric mobility (e-mobility) is crucial for easing supply chain pressure,...
China Hawks Are Putting the Green Transition at Risk
The Biden Administration's new foreign entity of concern rule on critical minerals excludes Chinese sources, posing challenges for the U.S. energy transition.
