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China and EVs: The “Involutionary” Dilemma

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Sep 2

Word of the day: "involution" - my latest at the National Interest #EVs #China nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...

Instead of being a story of evolution and technological development, the story of China and EVs is one of “involution.”

In the Line of Fire: The IEA Is Right Where It Should Be

Federation of American Scientists @scientistsorg.bsky.social · Aug 19

On day one of his second term, President Trump declared a national energy emergency.

Instead of speeding up the connection of new energy sources to the grid, Trump followed with a budget request for FY26 that kneecaps energy innovation.

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Dan Schroeder @dvschroeder.bsky.social · Jan 9

US pumped hydro power capacity is about 22 GW.

It looks like battery storage will surpass that by the end of this year.

The pumped hydro will still store more energy, though. It can typically run for 10 hours or so; batteries just a couple hours. 🔌💡 www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...

EIA chart of cumulative installed battery capacity by year, showing very rapid growth with roughly 30 GW expected by 2024.

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International Energy Agency @iea.org · Jan 9

🗣 “New technologies are opening new horizons for geothermal energy across the globe”

Read from our Executive Director Fatih Birol on the huge opportunities for this secure & clean energy source 👉 https://iea.li/3WbUfCd

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Jun 26

@bengeman.bsky.social reports DOE Secy Wright joins GOP criticism of @iea.org which both defends itself & welcomes dialogue. A good strategy w room to develop. But in the end analytical integrity is paramount. More here: nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...

The IEA is right where it should be, even though it has recently come under fire from American conservatives.

Cleaning Up the Global Energy System - IGCC

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Jun 3

My latest w Robin Gaster @itif.org - time for the Senate to do its job & use the power of the purse to salvage what remains of US energy innovation policy www.realclearenergy.org/articles/202...

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · May 13

I'm excited to share my perspectives on clean energy innovation w @ucigcc.bsky.social @nwittstock.bsky.social ucigcc.org/podcast/clea...

The world needs energy—and lots of it—to raise living standards and unlock economic growth. Clean technologies, which can provide power with minimal contribution to climate change, are taking hold aro...

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 25

IEA is also adapting appropriately and must keep doing so without sacrificing its soul. US withdrawal would be bad for everyone, but still there's a limit. nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...

In the Line of Fire: The IEA Is Right Where It Should Be

The IEA is right where it should be, even though it has recently come under fire from American conservatives.

Trump officials pressure world’s top energy agency to drop climate mission

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 25

Looks like the rest of the world is holding the line against Trump machinations vs @iea.org Via @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/dona...

U.S. and European officials are sparring in meetings of the International Energy Agency, which helps guide global investments and policies.

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 18

Urgent update @thirdwayenergy.bsky.social re DOGE hit list of DOE demo projects. Proposed cuts would "undermine years of bipartisan progress and investment" www.thirdway.org/blog/demonst...

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 17

If IEA is on administration hit list, Congress should stand up for it – it’s what Henry Kissinger, Mr Realpolitik himself would do

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 17

Backstory in depth below IEA has room to improve but US shouldn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! nationalinterest.org/blog/energy-...

In the Line of Fire: The IEA Is Right Where It Should Be

The IEA is right where it should be, even though it has recently come under fire from American conservatives.

Will the International Energy Agency Keep Boosting Clean Energy?

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 17

International Energy Agency explicitly mentioned but may be at risk. @iea.org performs a range of vital functions including market analysis and scenario planning as well as coordination during crises like Russian invasion of Ukraine More @cfr.org www.cfr.org/expert-brief...

The agency’s mandate has expanded from strengthening energy security to boosting the global clean energy transition, but it is facing pushback from critics who believe this mission undermines oil and…

Trump plan would slash State Dept. funding by nearly half, memo says

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 17

Recent reports @washingtonpost.com reveal Trump administration planning cuts to funding & withdrawal from many international orgns www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

An internal document reviewed by The Post targets spending on humanitarian assistance, global health, and international organizations such as the United Nations and NATO.

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Global Clean Energy: Silver Linings Against a Dark Canvas

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 7

New! @cfr.org my post on why fossil fuels are so hard to displace & why we need to keep innovating -- in the broadest sense to transform the global energy system #energysky #climatesky www.cfr.org/article/glob...

Global consumption of fossil fuels remains stubbornly high despite decades of climate agreements. As demand continues to rise, the need for innovative solutions has become critical.

Climate Realism Initiative Launch

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 7

This afternoon (EDT), please join @cfr.org for the launch of the Climate Realism Initiative! I'll be moderating an all-star panel on accelerating #cleantech #innovation & #competitiveness #energysky #climatesky #science www.cfr.org/event/climat...

The United States' historical approach to climate change is failing. American clean technology industries lag dangerously behind their international competitors, threatening U.S. geopolitical and eco…

Climate Realism Initiative Launch Event: <BR>Register to Watch the Livestream</BR>

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Apr 3

Looking forward to Monday 4/7 launch @cfr.org Climate Realism Initiative feat. all-star line up...join us! link.cfr.org/join/66n/cli...

The United States' historical approach to climate change is failing. American clean technology industries lag dangerously behind their international competitors, threatening U.S. geopolitical and econ...

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Will the International Energy Agency Keep Boosting Clean Energy?

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Mar 27

Do you want to understand what the #IEA is & does? A brief explainer via @cfr.org More to come on this topic! #energysky www.cfr.org/expert-brief...

The agency’s mandate has expanded from strengthening energy security to boosting the global clean energy transition, but it is facing pushback from critics who believe this mission undermines oil and…

The Bill Gates Era of Climate Giving Has Ended

David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Mar 12

So f-ing depressing heatmap.news/climate/brea...

Breakthrough Energy is winding down its policy and advocacy office, depriving the Inflation Reduction Act of a powerful defender.

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David M. Hart @profdavidhart.bsky.social · Mar 12

Electrify everything! Whoops, we forgot to decarbonize first. @volts.wtf @jessedjenkins.com Latest US electricity demand forecast from S&P cleanpower.org/wp-content/u...