EFI Foundation

?We’re thrilled to announce the release of the EFIF 2024 Annual Report. This report summarizes our accomplishments over the past year:?https://lnkd.in/eN4hXuxA ? We highlight the key reports, partnerships, convening, and institutional milestones, including:?Demand Initiatives for Clean Energy; Solutions-Focused Expert Analysis; Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI); Growing Thought Leadership; and Welcoming Leaders in the Energy Transition. The Annual Report reaffirms the foundation’s practical and fact-based approach for building a thriving, low-carbon economy that will be sustainable and prosperous well into the future. Read now ??

At #CERAWeek 2025, EFIF Founder and CEO Ernest J. Moniz joined Taylor Kuykendall of S&P Global on the Energy Evolution podcast to discuss the U.S. Department of Energy's role in promoting investment in energy, and how that could change under the new administration. ??Listen to the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eExTTZpC

Did you miss #CERAWeek? Or perhaps you want to catch some additional insights gleaned from the sidelines? Well, #EnergyEvolution, a Platts podcast by S&P Global Commodity Insights has you covered.Here's the full guide to the nine episodes we released last week during the show and this week as a follow-up. Subscribe! Apple: https://lnkd.in/e4g-RqvH Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e9i2ghR Adapting climate strategies as US sees shift in political support for the energy transition https://lnkd.in/e9UaiGMr w/ Mark S. Brownstein at Environmental Defense Fund FERC chairman lays out demand challenge facing US grids https://lnkd.in/eZ2TzvZK w/ FERC Chairman Mark Christie Siemens Energy exec sees Trump as a boon for its North American business https://lnkd.in/eQp_5ZMp w/ Rich Voorberg, president of North American hub of Siemens Energy Why grids are the missing piece in energy-blessed America https://lnkd.in/g2Y-MDbV w/ Arshad Mansoor of EPRI and Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy Takeaways on power, permitting, and policy https://lnkd.in/gqrj3d4k w/ S&P Global Commodity Insights' Dave Ernsberger, Kassia Micek and Corey Paul Navigating the evolving landscape of carbon markets with Trafigura https://lnkd.in/eQdyd-4W w/ Hannah Hauman of Trafigura Opportunities and challenges for the US lithium battery supply chain https://lnkd.in/e5qmAS3p w/ Pure Lithium Corporation CEO Emilie Bodoin and International Battery Metals Ltd. CEO Iris Jancik Three utility CEOs on energy transition, AI demand and changing US politics https://lnkd.in/e8h7cvfx w/ Maria Pope w/ Portland General Electric, John Pettigrew of National Grid and Rebecca Kujawa of NextEra Energy Resources How shifts in the US government are influencing private, public investment https://lnkd.in/ez9ciuQY w/ Ernest J. Moniz, CEO of EFI Foundation and former DOE Secretary, @Vast Energy CEO Craig Wood and Plug Power CSO Sanjay Shrestha. Thanks to all our guests and our subscribers for following along! If you enjoy the show, please share! #energy #transition #climate #energytransition

Check out this great opportunity to hear from EFIF Research Specialist Sam F. Savitz at a free virtual conference from World Hydrogen Leaders and S&P Global. Sam's session will analyze how new political circumstances may impact the supply-demand stalemate and talk through success stories in the Hydrogen Hub landscape, plus other valuable insights from co-speakers. ?? Wednesday, March 26, 9:30 - 10:15 AM (EST) Register for the full conference here: https://lnkd.in/eb7gVijm

A changing energy and political landscape were discussed in depth at CERAWeek 2025. The EFI Foundation team took part in many impactful sessions last week. If you’re interested in reading a recap of our main takeaways from Houston, we’ve got you covered:?https://lnkd.in/ed__sDYw Our team engaged in meaningful conversations related to critical areas of the energy transition, such as - ??Ernest J. Moniz addressing climate change priorities at the Executive Conference, along with participating in other sessions throughout the week. ??April Salas discussing the crucial role that effective policy plays in promoting energy innovation. ??Alex Kizer speaking on global hydrogen demand and creating clear economic incentives.

At CERAWeek 2025, April Salas, Chief Operating Officer of EFI Foundation, took part in a discussion on innovation in energy, and the role that public policy plays in promoting this innovation. When asked about the role that regionalization holds in energy development, Salas said, “I think we’re going to see a lot of innovative structures popping up over the next weeks to months to years, to bring these appropriately regionalized best solutions to market.” Salas was joined by: Andrew Brooks C.Eng, F.I.Chem.E of North Sea Transition Authority, Derek Walker of Dartmouth College and moderator Roman Kramarchuk of S&P Global. ??For more information on the EFIF team's activity at CERAWeek, visit this page: https://lnkd.in/ekXM3kZH

At CERAWeek 2025, April Salas, Chief Operating Officer of EFI Foundation, took part in a discussion on innovation in energy, and the role that public policy plays in promoting this innovation. When asked about the role that regionalization holds in energy development, Salas said, “I think we’re going to see a lot of innovative structures popping up over the next weeks to months to years, to bring these appropriately regionalized best solutions to market.” Salas was joined by: Andrew Brooks C.Eng, F.I.Chem.E of North Sea Transition Authority, Derek Walker of Dartmouth College and moderator Roman Kramarchuk of S&P Global. ??For more information on the EFIF team's activity at CERAWeek, visit this page: https://lnkd.in/ekXM3kZH

As the EFI Foundation team closed out CERAWeek 2025, Executive Vice President Alex Kizer took part in an insightful discussion centered on creating market demand for hydrogen. Kizer was joined by Naomi Boness, Ph.D. of Stanford University, Kate Macfarlane of Linde, and?Brian Murphy of S&P Global. During the session Kizer stated, “There is significant interest in buying this lower carbon hydrogen product across the country.” He went on to explain that a critical next step would be ensuring that there are consistent tax credits in place and finding pathways to stable pricing.

Hydrogen Demand strategies, investives and engagement around the world - Linde’s Kate Macfarlane in discussion with Stanford University, EFI Foundation and @Brian Murphy from S&P Global about how activities to push #hydrogen offtake are anything but muted. #CWAgora

It has been a busy week at CERAWeek 2025. EFI Foundation Founder & CEO, Ernest J. Moniz, appeared at 4 sessions during his time in Houston. Moniz took part in the following sessions: ?? A Spotlight session, “Climate Change: What are the priorities?” ?? An Agora session, “Energy at the Crossroads: Technologies, policies, and business models” ?? Moderating the session, “Addressing Barriers to Bankability of Clean Energy Projects” ???? And lastly, a Strategic Roundtable, “A Multidimensional Journey: India’s economic and energy transitions” We’re pleased to participate in these important discussions with industry leaders. For more information on our CERAWeek activities, check out this page: https://lnkd.in/ekXM3kZH?