Columbia Energy Association | Newsletter 2/11/2025

EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Columbia Energy Association General Assembly
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Venue: IAB 413
Info: At CEA, our vision is to build a vibrant community of students who are passionate about shaping the future of energy. Come to the General Assembly to meet the full CEA team, learn about our plans for the rest of the year, discover how you can get involved, and share your ideas on how we can make CEA even better. It will also be the perfect place to meet and have conversations with fellow students who share your enthusiasm for all things energy. No registration required.

The Energy Transition from a Fiscal Angle: An Overview of Current Challenges and Mitigation Policies
Date: Wednesday, February 12 - Thursday, February 13
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM & 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Venue: Center on Global Energy Policy
Info: Please join the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia SIPA for a two-part workshop hosted by Diego Mesa Puyo. The focus will center on the current state of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in relation to the collective climate goals set forth in the Paris Agreement, including recent developments from COP28.
Register here

2025 Climate & Sustainability Happy Hour
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Venue: Le Botaniste - Bryant Park
Info: Beat the February winter blues by joining your fellow sustainability and climate alumni friends for CAGSN's first happy hour of 2025. Come together for networking and to catch up while enjoying drinks and organic, plant-based light bites from Le Botaniste.
Register here
 

20th Annual Columbia University Energy Symposium

We are excited to announce that David Turk will be our keynote speaker at the Columbia Energy Symposium 2025! 

Dave Turk served as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy from March 2021 to January 2025. As Deputy Secretary, Turk served as the number two official and Chief Operating Officer of a $50 billion per year organization focused on all things energy, basic science, and nuclear security. Turk has taken a leading role in implementing President Biden’s historic clean energy legislation, including coordinating with the White House, interagency partners, companies, investors, NGOs, and other key stakeholders. With Secretary Granholm, he orchestrated a major reorganization of the Department to create and staff new offices to demonstrate and deploy clean energy technologies. Turk has also focused on early-stage innovation, including the launch of a series of Energy Earthshots. Turk led U.S. delegations to various G7, G20, IEA, IAEA, and climate conferences, and coordinated bilaterally with dozens of countries in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, Asia, Europe, and from around the world.
 

Tickets are still available for the 20th Columbia University Energy Symposium. Don’t miss this chance to hear from an energy leader shaping the future of clean energy in the US and globally! 
Date: February 28th, 2025
Location: Pulitzer Hall, Columbia University
Register here 

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CEA SPOTLIGHT

Anna Schneider is CEA's very own President and an MPA student, specializing in Climate, Energy and Environment. 

Originally from France, she studied Economics and Mathematics in French preparatory classes before earning a Master in Management from ESSEC Business School. 

Anna started her career in the private-sector, gaining extensive exposure to the energy industry through five years in corporate finance, investment, and strategy consulting. 

At SIPA, her work focuses on financing and deploying capital to accelerate the energy transition: she is actively driving efforts to scale investment in the energy transition across Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, and advancing microfinancing solutions for small-scale projects. 

Beyond her professional and academic life, Anna enjoys mountain hiking, biking, climbing and rowing, and loves attending (and performing) in musical theater!

Connect with her via email or linkedin to discuss energy transition and financing solutions, and explore her opinion piece, "Europe's Energy Wake-Up Call: Time to Lead, Not Follow".

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Opinion: "Europe's Energy Wake-up Call: Time To Lead, Not Follow" by Anna Schneider

'Why should the EU care more about its energy security?

After over 25 years in the European Union, moving to the United States was a reality check. From this side of the Atlantic, I saw just how diminished Europe’s influence has become. Often referred to as “the allies” or bundled into the “Western alliance”, the EU is rarely viewed as a decisive force but more like the little sibling always trying to tag along with the bigger, stronger one. And it’s not without reason. For decades, the EU has relied heavily on the US for defense, intelligence, technology and energy. And now we are paying the price for it. Developing a clear, inclusive energy strategy that fosters both decarbonization and economic growth could help Europe secure its energy and economic future. But the path forward is far from easy.' Read more