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USEA President & CEO Menezes named to Bipartisan Energy Council

February 28th, 2025

USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes was named to the Bipartisan Policy Center’s recently launched Energy Advisory Council. This council aims to provide insight on key opportunities for bipartisan energy policy.

USEA President & CEO Menezes participates in Fusion Forum Highlighting SCSP Report

February 26th, 2025

USEA President & CEO Mark W. Menezes highlighted the recent release of the Special Competitive Studies Project Commission on the Scalign of Fusion Energy while participating in a panel at the Fusion Industry Association's Annual Policy Conference. Menezes serves on the Commission and you may read the report here.  

ICYMI: USEA's 21st Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum

January 24th, 2025

ICYMI: USEA held its 21st Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum. Participating in lively panel discussions were the heads of 22 energy trade associations forecasting opportunities and challenges in 2025. These leaders of the energy sector are enthusiastic about opportunities to increase all types of energy production and use and the role energy will play in domestic and global security and economic prosperity.

Women in Energy: Bertha Dlamini

January 22nd, 2025

The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID to help improve the visibility of women's participation and leadership in the traditionally male-dominated energy sector and their active participation in policies and gender outcomes in organizations.

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USEA Hosts Annual Advanced Energy Technology Showcase

December 13th, 2024
USEA hosted an engaging event spotlighting the journey of emerging energy technologies from research labs to real-world applications. Through dynamic discussions, the event informed policymakers and the public about the strategic use of public and private investments in advancing energy innovation.

USEA President & CEO Statement on Energy, Interior Nominations & NEC Establishment

November 21st, 2024

USEA President & CEO Mark W. Menezes today issued the following statement in response to Governor Doug Burgum being nominated to lead the Department of the Interior and Chris Wright being nominated to lead the Department of Energy, and the establishment of the National Energy Council:

Women in Energy: Kim Meninger

November 13th, 2024

The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID to help improve the visibility of women's participation and leadership in the traditionally male-dominated energy sector and their active participation in policies and gender outcomes in organizations.

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USEA President & CEO Statement on 2024 Presidential Election

November 6th, 2024

USEA President & CEO Mark W. Menezes today issued the following statement in response to the 2024 Presidential Election:

USEA Convenes Leaders at Inaugural EnergyTech Connect

October 25th, 2024

On October 24, 2024, USEA hosted the Inaugural EnergyTech Connect Forum.

This exclusive event was held to address the urgent issues of growing demand from data centers, AI, EVs, advanced manufacturing, and crypto mining in the power sector. We featured exciting panels with key stakeholders who are working to navigate these issues and are looking forward to next year’s event.

USEA Hosts 100th Anniversary Celebratory Event

October 20th, 2024

On October 19, 2024, USEA hosted its 100th Anniversary Celebratory Event at the historic Mayflower Hotel.

Menezes: Natural Gas and LNG have a Critical Role to play in Driving Down Emissions

October 3rd, 2024

In an exclusive studio interview from Gastech 2024, Chiranjib Sengupta sat down with Mark Menezes, Chief Executive Officer of the United States Energy Association and former US Deputy Secretary of Energy, to discuss how scaling up energy access and infrastructure globally can help lower emissions and support the energy transition even as populations rise.

USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes Honored to be Named to Fusion Commission

September 24th, 2024

Washington, D.C.—USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes today issued the following statement ahead of the Commission on the Scaling of Fusion Energy’s inaugural meeting, on which he serves:

Women in Energy: Ingvild Ombudstvedt

Ingvild Ombudstvedt
September 23rd, 2024

The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID to help improve the visibility of women's participation and leadership in the traditionally male-dominated energy sector and their active participation in policies and gender outcomes in organizations.

Forbes: Natural Gas Is Critical To Achieving Global Climate Goals. Here’s Why

September 13th, 2024

Check out this article covering USEA's September Virtual Press Briefing!

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Hiring Announcement: Specialist for European Energy Markets

August 27th, 2024

Organization: United States Energy Association
Position: Specialist for European Energy Markets
Location: Europe-based with convenient travel access to the Europe and Eurasia region

Women in Energy: Mary Louise Vitelli Esq.

August 19th, 2024

The Women in Energy series is a joint project between USEA and USAID to help improve the visibility of women's participation and leadership in the traditionally male-dominated energy sector and their active participation in policies and gender outcomes in organizations.

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USEA President & CEO Speaks at The Hill's "The Nuclear Frontier: Securing America’s Energy Future"

August 1st, 2024

USEA President & CEO Mark Menezes spoke at The Hill's "The Nuclear Frontier: Securing America’s Energy Future." on Thursday, August 1. The conversation was centered around the future of clean energy in America. 

Hiring Announcement: Program Coordinator - Membership

July 23rd, 2024

POSITION: Program Coordinator - Membership

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISOR: Program Manager

USEA Supports Electricity Market Integration Project in Southeast Europe

July 19th, 2024

Marketing coupling will unlock clean energy investment, reduce the cost of cross-border trade, and optimize the use of network assets

USEA, NHA Host Hybrid-Hydropower Event

July 19th, 2024

On July 18, 2024, USEA and NHA hosted a hybrid event “Bridging Waters: A Model for Enhancing Grid Reliability and River Restoration during the Energy Transition”. This joint briefing featured a panel of experts to discuss innovative solutions and collaborative strategies for integrating hydropower into the energy transition while ensuring ecological health and community safety.