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Americas Society/Council of the Americas Energy Action Group (EAG) brings together the public and private sectors to develop strategic energy policies for the Americas. The EAG hosts forums in cities across the Americas and publishes working papers and recommendations on key energy and climate topics.

We are grateful to AES Corporation, Chevron, Inter-American Development Bank, and others for supporting  this initiative.

For more information, or if you would like to sponsor the Energy Action Group, please contact the Washington office at 202-659-8989.

Explore the EAG: Papers & Reports

EAG Meetings & Events

  • Washington (May 10, 2011) Investing in Energy in the Americas: Positive Frameworks for Renewable Energy. Read a program summary here.
  • New York (February 10, 2011) Oil and Gas in Latin America: Attracting Investment through Reform
  • Washington (November 16, 2010) Spotlight on Cancun - REDD+: Our Chance to Achieve Low-Carbon Development?
  • Mexico City (October 18, 2010) North American Energy Markets: Meeting Our Needs and Facing the Challenges Ahead. Read a program summary here.
  • Miami (September 10, 2010) Energy in the Caribbean: Exploring Current Challenges and Opportunities.
  • Bogota (June 17, 2010) Roundtable on Energy Issues in Colombia.
  • Washington (January 25, 2010) Global Climate Change: Making Sense of Copenhagen. Click here to read the summary.
  • Washington (November 17, 2009) Global Climate Change After Copenhagen: What Comes Next? Click here to read the summary.
  • Lima (November 2, 2009) Energy Security and Global Climate Change: The Andean Perspective.
  • Rio de Janeiro (June 10, 2009) Energy Security and Global Climate Change: The Brazilian Perspective.
  • Washington (May 12, 2009) Energy and Global Climate Change: From Port of Spain to Copenhagen. Click here to read the summary.
  • Houston (February 26, 2009) Energy, Policy and Politics: The Changing Energy Landscape in Latin America.

Colombia's Energy Renaissance

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

This Energy Action Group paper tells the story of how Colombia has revived its once flailing energy sector over the course of the last decade, developing into one of Latin America’s foremost destinations for investment in the oil and gas sector and securing a steady supply of electricity for its growing population. ... Read More

Energy in Peru: Opportunities and Challenges

Monday, May 31, 2010

The AS/COA Energy Action Group's new working paper explores the transformation of Peru’s oil and gas sector from an industry in decline to a major contributor for economic growth in Peru. The paper makes several recommendations based on Peru’s experience but intended for broader hemispheric consideration. ... Read More

Brazil Rising

Tuesday, September 30, 2008  |  Eric Farnsworth  |  Poder

In Poder, COA’s Eric Fansworth says Brazil "can no longer be taken for granted." He urges for the next U.S. administration to work with the emerging global power on matters ranging from trade negotiations to Iran's nuclear program to energy security. ... Read More
 

National Security in Latin America: Challenges and Opportunities on Energy Cooperation

Tuesday, March 11, 2008  |  Eric Farnsworth

In testimony before U.S. Congress, COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth says many countries in the Latin America lack the investment needed to maximize exploration, production, and distribution of their natural resources. Energy cooperation with Latin American countries should be part of the U.S. strategic agenda for the region. ... Read More