The External Costs of Nuclear Power: Ex Ante Damages and Lay Risks

In Focus — Apr 22, 2024

In Focus: Regulating Emissions from US Power Plants

This video shares insights about a forthcoming rule from the US Environmental Protection Agency that is expected to limit emissions from the power sector, with RFF Senior Fellow Karen Palmer.

Resources Radio — Apr 9, 2024

How Surging Demand Is Shaping the US Power Sector, with Brad Harris

Brad Harris discusses the growing demand for electricity in the United States, the industries that are driving this growth in demand, and how utilities and policymakers can mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions that result from higher energy use.

Media Highlight — Mar 19, 2024

Heatmap: “Why Moving to 24/7 Clean Electricity Is Going to Be Really, Really Hard”

RFF Fellow Aaron Bergmen explain the pros and cons of hourly matching in this article about how the US government and utilities define clean energy.

Common Resources — Mar 12, 2024

Speeding Up Solar Projects: Siting Review under the National Environmental Policy Act

New solar energy projects can take a long time to be approved, built, and connected to the grid. Some recent federal efforts that aim to accelerate project development have shown mixed results.