Following the 2024 election, and through the first two months of the Trump administration, it was an open question whether and how the Loan Programs Office (LPO) at the Department of Energy (DOE) would function in the coming years. But recent statements, actions, and personnel moves leave little room for doubt–the LPO will continue to play an important role in financing manufacturing, infrastructure, and innovation.

VP Dane Bahnsen shares his key insights and emerging themes from CERAWeek 2025, including nuclear and geothermal in the spotlight, energy in the AI era, and the opportunities in today’s changing energy policy landscape.

As of July 2024, 60.7% of Virginia’s net electricity generation is sourced from natural gas. The remaining electricity is produced from nuclear (28.4%), nonhydroelectric renewable resources (9%), hydroelectric (1.3%), and coal (0.6%).

Did you know Texas leads the nation in energy production, generating 42% of U.S. crude oil, 27% of natural gas, and 26% of wind-powered electricity?

Staying ahead in the evolving energy transition landscape requires innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies.

A new Executive Order established the National Energy Dominance Council - this initiative links energy policy with AI advancements.