May 18th, 2023
As more utilities worldwide close or reduce their fossil-based generation facilities in a shift toward net zero emissions, there is a need to address the resulting human impact from those decisions. Fossil-fueled power plants that are closed and replaced by renewable energy sources must address the social implications resulting from the displacement and reassignment of the current staff at the closing facilities.
May 16th, 2023
On May 16th, USEA hosted the 6th installment of our Energy Management webinar series hosted by USAID's Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI), with guest speakers from New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO), California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and PJM Internconnection. They discussed the ongoing renewable energy transition and the challenges that it can pose to operations for the power sector.
POSTPONED
This webinar The Road to a Just Energy Transition: A Case Study From Chile on April 25 at 2 pm has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be in touch once new dates are confirmed.
We hope you can join us on the future date, tentatively in May 2023.
April 26th, 2023
Energy development is the key driver to economic development in Indian Country. Energy infrastructure development is needed all over our Nation to drive the energy evolution (what we call the energy transition) but is most pressing in our Indian communities, primarily in the Western United States. We need unique and community-based solutions to help drive the energy evolution in Indian Country. The Great Northern Corridor is one example of how we can accomplish the goal of bringing a just and equitable energy evolution to Indian Country.
March 30th, 2023
Discussion of Tribes and tribal members considering carbon management of farmland, ranchland and forest lands, including hemp. Carbon farming, a system of agricultural management, and sustainable forest management, helps the land sequester carbon. We will be starting a dialogue with the Idaho National Laboratory on the work they are doing in this space and how they can include Tribes and Tribal communities on this very important environmental work.
March 27th, 2023
Electric utilities are facing increasing challenges to provide reliable power amidst climate change and extreme weather events. Utilities in developing countries without access to equipment surpluses and flexible financial capital are at greater risk than utilities in industrialized countries.
March 7th, 2023
On March 7, on the eve of International Women’s Day 2023, USEA in collaboration with USAID will host a virtual
High-Level Policy Dialogue: Women Leaders Breaking Barriers for Gender Equity. Join us virtually to celebrate diverse female voices from around the world who influence and shape energy policy.
March 8th, 2023
On March 8th, USEA's Energy Management webinar series hosted by USAID's Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI), was joined by former Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) senior economist Dr. David Kathan. Dr. Kathan formerly worked in FERC's Office of Energy Policy and Innovation and currently serves as President of Kathan Energy Consulting, a boutique consulting firm focused on electric power issues, demand response, DER and grid modernization. Dr.
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