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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 concernsThe 11th Hour with Ali Velshi · Episodeopen.spotify.com

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 IranThe 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...www.ms.now

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 TakeawaysThe 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...www.3takeaways.com

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.

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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 ChallengesYouTube video by EFI Foundationyoutu.be

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 NetworkWhat 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...thedsrnetwork.com

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

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

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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...

Video Former energy secretary warns of Iran nuclear risks if regime collapsesErnest Moniz, co-chair of Nuclear Threat Initiative, says the U.S. must plan for stolen nuclear materials as conflict escalates and oil prices jump.abcnews.com

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 volatilityFormer 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.www.cnbc.com

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 FoundationErnest 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.efifoundation.org

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

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 PracticeRead EFIF's synthesis of a ledger-based accounting framework that integrates product- and entity-level carbon dioxidebit.ly

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.