Mentioned in this must-read piece. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social www.desmog.com/2026/06/18/h...

BLOG: Promoted as an affordability measure, California's new carbon market regulations won’t reduce gasoline prices—but they will transfer billions of dollars in public investments to private interests. Read more from Danny Cullenward (@ghgpolicy.org):

BLOG: Record-breaking heat is making work more dangerous and less productive. As federal protections stall, the economic and human costs of extreme temperatures continue to grow. Read more from Professor of Practice Heather Boushey (@hboushey.bsky.social):

PROFILE: Philadelphia’s Knight Green Careers Training Center is building a skilled clean-energy workforce through free, hands-on training in HVAC, solar, weatherization, and energy auditing. Its model connects underserved communities to stable careers while advancing local climate goals.

PODCAST: Have electricity prices really been surging? New research suggests the answer is more complicated than many people realize. Ryan Hledik of @thebrattlegroup.bsky.social joins Energy Policy Now to discuss what really drives electricity prices and whether 2025 marks a turning point.

BLOG: Why are energy bills rising so fast? Growing electricity demand, utility infrastructure spending, and federal energy policies are driving higher costs for households and businesses. Read more from Senior Fellow Jamie Van Nostrand:

Carbon management technologies are becoming an important part of the climate solution. At the latest Energy Solutions Forum, Kleinman Center faculty member Jennifer Wilcox shared insights on carbon removal science, policy, and the path to scaling climate technologies. Read more:

BLOG: After two years of work to develop technical standards that prescribe how carbon crediting methodologies will operate, implementation of the PACM is focused on the development of methodologies and their supporting methodological tools. Read more from Danny Cullenward (@ghgpolicy.org):

BLOG: The Trump administration’s proposed Agreement on Trade in Critical Minerals is intended to strengthen supply chain resilience and counter China’s dominance. But months after its launch, progress and international support remains limited. Explore four unresolved issues.

POLICY DIGEST: What if batteries could move to where the grid needs them most? This research shows how mobile energy storage can boost profits, ease congestion, and accelerate the adoption of renewables—if policy evolves to unlock geospatial flexibility.

BLOG: In response to pressure over the role of AI data centers, the Trump Admin issued the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aimed at protecting Americans from the cost of data center expansion. However, experts are skeptical about implementation, raising questions about the pledge’s effectiveness.

I'm quoted in this @inquirer.com piece. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social www.inquirer.com/business/tec...

POLICY DIGEST: Biosolids from sewage have long been used as fertilizer. However, contamination of PFAS 'forever chemicals' are now threatening this practice. This digest discusses the extent of the PFAS problem and how states can still enable sustainable nutrient recovery while mitigating risk.

I'm quoted in this @insideclimatenews.org piece. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social insideclimatenews.org/news/2805202...

BLOG: The Trump Administration made its largest move in unraveling climate regulation this year when the EPA repealed the landmark Endangerment Finding. In announcing this plan, the EPA cited a DOE report by climate contrarian scientists that challenges the basic tenets of climate science.

Rising energy prices are reshaping life—from food and transportation to electricity bills, infrastructure, and global geopolitics. Penn experts break down the ripple effects of today’s energy crisis and what it means for households, markets, and the clean energy transition. https://bit.ly/4dy6Mb6

BLOG: In Texas, renewable natural gas could support early markets for sustainable aviation fuel. But its potential depends on targeted policy support and rigorous carbon accounting. Read more from the Clean Energy Conversions Lab:

PODCAST: The Trump administration has frozen billions in funding under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, leaving projects on hold across the country. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (@whitehouse.senate.gov) discusses how the program was designed to work and what its disruption could mean.

POLICY DIGEST: As extreme heat and economic shock collided during COVID-19, many U.S. households made risky energy trade-offs. This digest shows how utility disconnections and LIHEAP access shaped coping behaviors under climate stress.

Coal ash disposal sites are often a source of pollution. Incentivizing the extraction of REEs from these sites in PA presents an opportunity to position the state as a leader in domestic critical mineral production while simultaneously resolving environmental liabilities. https://bit.ly/3Rqo3vi

REPORT: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is the leading standard for corporate emissions reporting—but how it’s governed is coming under increasing scrutiny. In a new report, Senior Fellow Danny Cullenward examines key governance gaps and offers solutions to strengthen its integrity. 📄 Read more:

A look back at our event with Heather Boushey! She explored how decarbonization can be a catalyst for economic growth, stronger national security, and greater competitiveness—challenging outdated assumptions about the costs of climate action. Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/4neYolj

PODCAST: The Greenhouse Gas Protocol shapes how companies measure and report emissions worldwide. As its role expands into policy, Senior Fellow Danny Cullenward (@ghgpolicy.org) explains why questions about governance are becoming harder to ignore.

@carleysanya.bsky.social of @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social joins @whyy.org's The Big Fix to discuss how the U.S. can meet growing energy demands by expanding clean energy and reforming policies & rates to ensure energy costs are affordable. Watch or listen: whyy.org/episodes/the...

BLOG: Insurance is often overlooked in the clean energy transition—but it plays a critical role in unlocking investment, managing risk, and scaling new technologies. Read more from Senior Fellow Carolyn Kousky:

Many claim the battle for climate change will be won in cities; yet the slow rate of funding has hindered progress, necessitating a call for solutions to attract more money. The development of a Green Cities Guarantee Fund is one such solution. Read more from Eugenie Birch of @penniur.bsky.social:

BLOG: OBBBA accelerated the phase-out of many renewable energy tax credits. While this shift set off a race to lock in subsidies and ignited concerns about the future, trends show that renewables remain poised to continue growing and may have an edge in a landscape of surging power demand.

POLICY DIGEST: Using new AI-driven data from 25 million news articles, this study maps climate adaptation and disaster impacts across Central America, revealing how drought, storms, and rising food prices shape when, and whether, people migrate toward the U.S.

Emily's story also covers a new report from me via @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social about: 🌏 The absence of environmental NGOs on the GHG Protocol's decision-making Board; 🧑‍🔬 The absence of scientists on its Steering Committee; and ⚫ A lack of accountability due to opaque rules and restrictive NDAs.

Please take a moment to read this important story, featuring the experience of University of Melbourne lecturer Kate Dooley — one of the scientists volunteering to support the development of forest carbon accounting rules under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

PODCAST: Geopolitical conflict has repeatedly disrupted global energy markets, but not all shocks lead to lasting change. On Energy Policy Now, University of Cambridge’s Helen Thompson explores how conflict has shaped oil and gas systems over time, and what those patterns suggest today.

I talked with @eenews.bsky.social about Georgia's moves to boost renewable energy to meet data center demand. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social www.eenews.net/articles/geo...

BLOG POST: Tackling this widespread challenge requires a coordinated approach that combines multiple levers across electricity sector stakeholders. As affordability pressures increase across the U.S., addressing energy insecurity is more important than ever.

Lawsuits are mounting over companies using low-quality carbon credits to make misleading climate claims. Now, some industry allies argue companies shouldn’t be liable if those credits come from third-party programs—even when those programs are known to lack real climate impact.

New in Nature Energy: Shelley Welton and Joshua Macey examine why the U.S. grid remains fragmented and underbuilt. Their conclusion: governance is a key barrier to expanding transmission and achieving reliability, affordability, and clean energy goals. 📖 Read more: https://go.nature.com/3PWBhzi

PODCAST: Insurance doesn’t just respond to climate risk—it can actively shape resilience efforts. On the latest episode of Energy Policy Now, Senior Fellow Carolyn Kousky (@ckousky.bsky.social), founder of Insurance for Good, shares her insights.

As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, gas prices are rising at a pace that echoes past geopolitical shocks. History shows that when energy prices surge, the effects ripple through inflation, food prices, and jobs at home. Read more from Heather Boushey (@hboushey.bsky.social):

DIGEST: SimbioBrick II advances bio-receptive architecture through portable fungi-plant brick systems for urban farming and soil bioremediation. Applied in Fishtown, it merges design, ecology, and policy to regenerate soils, capture carbon, and promote environmental justice. https://bit.ly/4svsdjt

BLOG: Peaker plants are fossil fuel-powered facilities used during peak demand, often causing concentrated air pollution. Limited grid capacity also wastes renewable energy. Long-duration energy storage can reduce reliance on peaker plants by storing excess renewable power for peak demand.

PROFILE: At Stanford’s GSB Climate Conference, Kleinman-supported students explored how policy, markets, and infrastructure are shaping the energy transition. A takeaway: scaling clean energy will depend as much on economics and grid capacity as on technology. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PdIR8w

PODCAST: From the Arctic to global refining hubs, strategic minerals are increasingly tied to geopolitical rivalry. On the latest episode of Energy Policy Now, Saleem Ali, a mineral diplomacy scholar at the University of Delaware, discusses both the competition and proposals for cooperation.

Spoke with @6abc.bsky.social about data center noise pollution. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social 6abc.com/post/vinelan...

Kleinman Center For Energy Policy Blog: Risks In A Changing US Power Grid Driven By A.I. Data Center Demand kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/b...

We're proud to celebrate Faculty Fellow Arthur van Benthem on winning the 2025 Royal Economic Society Prize! 🏆 His award-winning research on “Overlapping Climate Policies” (with Grischa Perino and Robert Ritz) offers key insights for smarter climate policy design. https://bit.ly/46U9Xrd

BLOG: The U.S. electric grid is entering a period of unprecedented change. In this shifting landscape, managing risk is a central priority for regulators and market participants alike. Explore five key categories of grid risk and the strengths and limits of financial instruments in addressing them.

BLOG: Power generation in cities like El Paso, TX is unsustainably consuming local water resources. Fixing this will require retrofitting cooling towers at power plants. Read the blog from student Jack Leitzell:

Political & Legislative Director, Katie, joined a panel about labor’s vision for PA’s energy future — including how policies can support good union jobs, affordable energy, & strong communities as the state transitions to cleaner power @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social

I spoke with @cbsphiladelphia.bsky.social about the impact of the illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran on gasoline prices. @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...

POLICY DIGEST: Border carbon adjustments (BCAs) are an increasingly popular climate policy tool, with the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism set to take full effect in 2026. Our latest digest explores the complex policy design issues entailed in BCAs, and how to make them work.

BLOG: A growing “dark fleet” of tankers is quietly rerouting sanctioned oil across global markets—softening price shocks and reshaping supply chains. Explore how this hidden trade is keeping prices surprisingly stable in this blog from Jesús Fernández-Villaverde.