Economic Policies for Affordable, Secure and Clean Energy. Insights from the United States

27 January 2025 | Washington, D.C. | By Invitation
Fiscal, Roundtables | Tags: Energy, Renewables, United States

Ensuring access to affordable, secure and clean energy ranks on top of economic policy agendas around the world. While the objective is a global priority and international coordination is key, policy frameworks on the national level are vital to pursue this goal.

In this context, the Council on Economic Policies is organizing a series of country-specific roundtables to examine the opportunities and challenges for an affordable, secure, and clean energy future as well as to build a global community of experts to drive progress and unlock synergies across G20 nations. The first roundtables were held in Paris in March 2024 and London in May 2024. The roundtable in Washington, D.C., was the third in the series, and was followed by a roundtable in New Delhi.

The convening in Washington, D.C., focused on the United States, where energy, in general, is affordable, secure, and progressively cleaner. However, critical challenges persist. Many U.S. households struggle with the burden of energy costs. Heavy reliance on fossil fuels leaves consumers vulnerable to international market volatility and geopolitical disruptions. Air pollution continues to pose health risks in numerous areas of the country. And U.S. greenhouse gas emissions make it the second-largest emitter worldwide.

If you want to engage on this topic or find out more about it, we would be glad to hear from you: getinvolved@cepweb.org

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