Independents, Not ‘Mom-and-Pops,’ Drove Shale Revolution, Report Says

Resources for the Future Announces the Bartlett Center for Electric Power Research

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Bartlett Center for Electric Power Research, made possible thanks to the generous philanthropy of Jay, Jim, and Dede Bartlett.

Losing the Endangerment Finding: The Costs and Benefits of Repealing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Power Plants

The federal government projects that a major regulatory repeal will benefit Americans. New independent modeling instead finds that the costs of repeal could outweigh benefits by about $1.5 trillion, even before considering air-quality damages.

Introduction to Geothermal Energy

Using the heat of the Earth for electric power, heating, and cooling could help decarbonize the US energy mix. While investments in geothermal are on the rise, major challenges remain on the way to realizing geothermal’s potential.

Beyond Business as Usual: National Oil Companies and the Energy Transition, with Andrea Furnaro and Patrick Heller

Andrea Furnaro and Patrick Heller present a five-step framework for how national oil companies can adapt to the energy transition, explore diversification opportunities, and align strategies with national policy goals.