Sustainable Energy Independence

The US’ recent withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement does not mean the end of efforts to achieve sustainability—nor of the essential role of US business in driving it. Even as the US embarks on a new energy strategy that will rely more heavily on fossil fuels, the country remains a global leader in developing climate technologies that will drive emissions reductions. US business still has an active role to play in leading energy innovation and growing exports as well as promoting emissions reductions at home.

By attending, you will learn:

  • How US business is leading in climate technology and innovation strategies
  • The power of markets in driving the energy transition while promoting economic growth
  • Areas in which the world can learn from us and areas in which the world is ahead of us in driving sustainability
  • How the US’ new energy strategy can reflect sustainability and how regulatory changes could affect the US energy mix
  • How the US and the world can continue progress on sustainability, even absent from the Paris Agreement, through significant emissions reductions opportunities
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Vicky A. Bailey Mike Hopkins Jacob J. Worenklein (Esq) David K. Young
Sustainable Energy Independence
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CED POLICY WATCH

Sustainable Energy Independence

APRIL 17, 2025

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The US’ recent withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement does not mean the end of efforts to achieve sustainability—nor of the essential role of US business in driving it. Even as the US embarks on a new energy strategy that will rely more heavily on fossil fuels, the country remains a global leader in developing climate technologies that will drive emissions reductions. US business still has an active role to play in leading energy innovation and growing exports as well as promoting emissions reductions at home.

By attending, you will learn:

  • How US business is leading in climate technology and innovation strategies
  • The power of markets in driving the energy transition while promoting economic growth
  • Areas in which the world can learn from us and areas in which the world is ahead of us in driving sustainability
  • How the US’ new energy strategy can reflect sustainability and how regulatory changes could affect the US energy mix
  • How the US and the world can continue progress on sustainability, even absent from the Paris Agreement, through significant emissions reductions opportunities

Speakers

Vicky A. Bailey

Vicky A. Bailey

Former Assistant Secretary
Domestic Policy and Internatio…

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Mike Hopkins

Mike Hopkins

Chief Advisor and Legal Team Leader
Plus Power; CED Trustee

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Jacob J. Worenklein (Esq)

Jacob J. Worenklein (Esq)

Chairman and CEO
US Grid Company (USGRDCO)

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David K. Young

David K. Young (Moderator)

President
Committee for Economic Develop…

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