The Hoover Institution's Shultz-Stephenson Task Force on Energy Policy addresses energy policy in the United States and its effects on our domestic and international political priorities, particularly our national security.

As a result of volatile and rising energy prices and increasing global concern about climate change, two related and compelling issues—threats to national security and adverse effects of energy usage on global climate—have emerged as key adjuncts to America’s energy policy; the task force will explore these subjects in detail. The task force’s goals are to gather comprehensive information on current scientific and technological developments, survey the contingent policy actions, and offer a range of prescriptive policies to address our varied energy challenges.  The task force will focus on public policy at all levels, from individual to global. It will then recommend policy initiatives, large and small, that can be undertaken to the advantage of both private enterprises and governments acting individually and in concert.

Hoover distinguished fellow George Shultz speaks at Energy Security Initiative at Brookings

Shultz speaks at Energy Security Initiative at Brookings

With increasing demands on our nation’s electric grid and its impact on energy security, the Hoover Institution’s Shultz-Stephenson Energy Task Force and the Brookings Institution’s Energy Security Initiative teamed up to examine Distributed Power Systems (DPS), a combination of distributed generation sources and grid storage. Hoover distinguished fellow George P. Shultz and Brookings Energy Security Initiative director Charlie Ebinger have undertaken the first comprehensive study to assess the environmental, national security, and economic strengths and weaknesses of DPS; a combined research team of Hoover and Brookings experts are examining the policies that will enable DPS in a feasible and cost-effective manner. Click here to view the video of the event.