In June, the highly anticipated Barack Obama Presidential Center held an opening ceremony on Chicago’s South Side attended by Presidents Obama, Biden, Bush, and Clinton. The ceremony coincided with the release of an oral history of the Obama years by Columbia University.

I joined @velshi.com on @ms.now's The 11th Hour to share my thoughts on the recently signed U.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement. Listen to my discussion with Ali beginning at 7:45 open.spotify.com/episode/1D3n...

U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal raises proliferation concerns

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We are thrilled to welcome Marisa Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Strategic Corporates & Partnerships at bp, and Tom Fanning, former CEO of Southern Company, to the EFI Foundation’s Global Advisory Committee! We look forward to their contributions and insight.

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The EFI Foundation announces that Marisa Buchanan, and Tom Fanning, have joined its Global Advisory Committee.

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I joined Ali Velshi on @ms.now's 11th Hour to discuss the recent memorandum of understanding with Iran. One item that is not included in the MOU, but must be a priority during negotiations, is ensuring inspectors can gain access beyond the declared nuclear sites.

Trump signs MOU that achieves none of his goals in Iran

The president's so-called "Trump Deal" with Iran looks a lot like he's losing a war and stamping his name on it. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, who was instrumental in negotiating the JCPOA, jo...

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I enjoyed speaking with Lynn Thoman on the 3 Takeaways podcast to discuss what it will take to build a clean, secure, and equitable energy future. While progress on clean electricity has been meaningful, much is needed to decarbonize the fuel economy.

Former Secretary of Energy - Why Clean Energy Alone Won’t Keep the Lights On — 3 Takeaways

The wind stops blowing. The sun goes down. What happens next? Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz explains why the transition to clean energy may be far more complicated than most people re...

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A Statement from Ernest J. Moniz, the 13th U.S. Secretary of Energy: "I condemn the drone attack at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates. The attack hit an electric generator, not directly affecting the nuclear reactors or spent fuel facilities.

I was privileged to have the opportunity to work closely with Ted Turner, serving together as co-chairs of the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) after I was named CEO in 2017. Ted’s commitment to a safer and more peaceful world is part of NTI’s DNA,

This week, I joined @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on @ms.now to discuss the Iran nuclear deal of 2015 that I assisted in negotiating. We covered the key points of the 2015 deal, and what a successful deal might now look like in 2026.

The @efifoundation.org is an independent, nonpartisan leader tackling the most pressing energy challenges. Hear from our experts about their cross-sectoral work on nuclear scaling, carbon accounting, energy innovation, low-carbon fuels, and so much more.

Trusted Experts for Complex Energy Challenges

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At CERAWeek, I joined David Sandalow on the AI, Energy and Climate podcast by @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social for a timely conversation on nuclear security in Iran, the importance of continued innovation in energy, and AI’s impact on the global energy system. Listen here -

Nuclear security in Iran, energy innovation and AI: Ernest Moniz - The DSR Network

What impact is the war in Iran having on nuclear security? If President Trump ever follows through on his threat to “obliterate” Iran’s largest power plants, what risks would that create at the Irania...

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I had a great discussion today with Charlotte Wolff-Bye, Fred Krupp, James Wiemken, and Michael Greenstone at CERAWeek focused on new approaches to familiar climate challenges. We should use every tool in our toolbox to address the issues at hand.

The world of carbon counting and reporting, and carbon accounting, consists of a range of systems with varying scopes and purposes. Read @efifoundation.org's paper about the challenges and opportunities of carbon accounting harmonization: efifoundation.org/reports/towa...

Towards Harmonized Carbon Accounting - EFI Foundation

This EFI Foundation report maps the current landscape of carbon counting, reporting, and accounting frameworks.

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Since @efifoundation.org was founded in 2017, we've advanced pragmatic, data-based, and coalition-building solutions for the global energy transition. I'm proud of what we've accomplished. Learn more about EFIF's work here: efifoundation.org

I joined ABC News to speak on the escalating conflict in Iran. There is much speculation about the impact of regime change, but there are risks whether the regime collapses or not. Watch the full discussion here - abcnews.com/video/130724...

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Ernest Moniz, co-chair of Nuclear Threat Initiative, says the U.S. must plan for stolen nuclear materials as conflict escalates and oil prices jump.

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This morning, I called in to @cnbc.com to discuss the impact of a potential U.S. attack on Iran. The possibility of military action is creating energy market volatility. Watch the interview here

How a potential U.S. strike on Iran could affect oil volatility

Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz joins ‘Money Movers’ to discuss the impact of potential further attacks on Iran, sanctions on Russian oil, and more on the global energy market.

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I look forward to sharing keynote remarks at Duke University's energy and climate summit next week to address clean energy finance gaps. I applaud the @nichinstitute.bsky.social for convening the diverse perspectives needed to address these challenges.

As with each release of @efifoundation.org's Annual Report, I’ve shared some thoughts to introduce the report. This year, I reflect on 10 years of our existence as an organization -

One Conversation Can Build Consensus - EFI Foundation

Ernest J. Moniz shares both a reflection on 10 years of EFIF's impact, and a look at his thoughts on the future of the energy landscape.

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It has been an eventful year in energy policy, with political uncertainty for investment and innovation. Our 2025 Annual Report shows how we navigated this environment. The times have been challenging, and I am extremely proud of the team at @efifoundation.org.

2025 Annual Report - EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report documents our organizations achievements and progress towards a better energy future in 2025.

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Congratulations to Melanie Kenderdine, the Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment 2025 Woman of the Year, from all her friends at the @EFIFoundation. Melanie's contributions to clean energy and innovation throughout her career make her most deserving of this recognition.

Low-carbon markets continue to develop at varying paces, emphasizing the need to accurately track and measure carbon emissions. By synthesizing financial accounting principles and carbon mass engineering fundamentals, @efifoundation.org has put forward a ledger-based carbon accounting system.

Integrated Product- and Entity-Level Carbon Accounting: Putting Concepts into Practice

Read EFIF's synthesis of a ledger-based accounting framework that integrates product- and entity-level carbon dioxide

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“If we can address both legacy and current emissions, we are way ahead of the game.” In a recent interview with @climategroup.bsky.social, @efifoundation.org Founder and CEO @ernestmoniz.bsky.social discusses the missing piece in mitigation strategies & importance of continued innovation.

The missing piece of the climate puzzle - Ernie Moniz on mitigation strategies

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Energy innovation isn’t always about big breakthroughs, it’s also about steady improvements that cut costs and expand access. Thank you, @climategroup.bsky.social, for hosting these important conversations this week in New York.

Now more than ever, the DOE should support end-to-end innovation to address energy demand. Building a staff that boosts U.S. competitiveness in the energy sector is the answer. @efifoundation.org's policy brief analyzes the impact of staffing cuts on DOE’s support of American energy innovation.

DOE Staff Crunch Slows American Energy Innovation

EFIF's policy brief highlights the changing DOE staffing and budget numbers, and what that means for America's energy future.

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I spoke with @nytimes.com's Lisa Friedman about shifting energy policy as electricity demand is rising. The U.S. needs strong coalitions with an all of the above approach, rather than favoring individual energy sources. Full article by @bradplumer.bsky.social & Lisa Friedman:

Suddenly, the Trump Administration Tightens the Vise on Wind Farms

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In case you missed my conversation with James Cameron & @camanpour.bsky.social, you can watch below. We discussed the power of storytelling to reframe the debate around nuclear weapons & how to mobilize the public to demand policies that pull us back from the nuclear brink.

Ghosts of Hiroshima: 80 Years at the Nuclear Brink

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It was a pleasure to speak at Aspen Ideas: Climate for a panel on “Rethinking the Rules for the Future of Carbon Accounting,” where I spoke with Mindy Lubber and @heidiheitkamp.bsky.social on necessary improvements to global carbon accounting.

This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Governor @jbpritzker.bsky.social in Chicago to talk about the state's energy transition and his determination to make Illinois the world's center for quantum computing. Many thanks to @aspeninstitute.bsky.social for two days of stimulating conversations.

Geologic hydrogen has the potential to be a transformative force in decarbonization efforts. I look forward to discussing the future of this promising resource during an @efifoundation.org webinar on the current state of its exploration. Join us here: efifoundation.org/GeoH2Webinar

As major technology companies plan new data centers in Minnesota, growing energy demand presents various challenges and opportunities in the state. I’ll be discussing this increased demand with Ryan Long of Xcel Energy this May 28 on our upcoming webinar. Register: efifoundation.org/MNEnergyFuture

I am saddened by the news of Pope Francis’s passing. From the beginning of his papacy, His Holiness urged us all to consider the moral and ethical dimensions of how we shape the future, as captured in his 2015 encyclical ‘Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home. (1/4)