Vincent Gonzales

Research Analyst

Vincent Gonzales currently works on projects related to the economics of dam removal, voluntary contributions to endangered species conservation, industrial emissions regulation, and innovation modeling in the E4ST model.

Prior to joining RFF, Vincent worked as a research assistant at the Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Center for Energy Studies and the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Group, and was also a researcher in the Cohan Research Group.

Education

BA in Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University, 2019
BA in Mathematical Economic Analysis, Rice University, 2019

Topics

Dams and Dam Removals in the United States

This report analyzes the potential of dam removal by using nationwide data to assess the distribution of dams across the United States by size, age, purpose, and ownership type.

Explainer — Sep 11, 2020

Geothermal Energy 101

An overview of traditional and next generation geothermal technologies, the benefits and challenges of geothermal energy use and deployment, and the policy landscape for geothermal energy in the United States.

Explainer — May 6, 2020

Carbon Capture and Storage 101

An overview of CCS technology, including how it works, where it is currently used in the United States, barriers to more widespread use, and policies that may affect its development and deployment.

Report — Oct 22, 2020

Dams and Dam Removals in the United States

This report analyzes the potential of dam removal by using nationwide data to assess the distribution of dams across the United States by size, age, purpose, and ownership type.

Explainer — Sep 11, 2020

Geothermal Energy 101

Explainer — May 6, 2020

Carbon Capture and Storage 101

An overview of CCS technology, including how it works, where it is currently used in the United States, barriers to more widespread use, and policies that may affect its development and deployment.

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Press Release — Oct 22, 2020

Aging Dams Present Hazards to Communities. Removal—Rather Than Repair—Often Provides a Cost-Effective Option.

Two new studies analyze the role of state dam safety regulations and policies that incentivize—or disincentivize—dam owners to remove aging dams. They find that a lack of funding and information for dam owners, in combination with many dams falling through the regulatory cracks, is often a barrier to removal.

Press Release — Apr 9, 2020

New Study: Clean Energy Standard Can Cut Industrial Emissions

New RFF Issue Brief shows that a clean energy standard could substantially cut carbon dioxide emissions from the industrial sector.

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Resources Articles — Oct 22, 2020

Dismantling Dams Can Help Address US Infrastructure Problems

If repairing hazardous dams can help prevent catastrophic destruction, but removing them is a more cost-effective option with environmental benefits—then, why is dam removal so rare?

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Vincent Gonzales

Education

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Featured Content

Dams and Dam Removals in the United States

Geothermal Energy 101

Carbon Capture and Storage 101

Dams and Dam Removals in the United States

Geothermal Energy 101

Carbon Capture and Storage 101

Aging Dams Present Hazards to Communities. Removal—Rather Than Repair—Often Provides a Cost-Effective Option.

New Study: Clean Energy Standard Can Cut Industrial Emissions

Dismantling Dams Can Help Address US Infrastructure Problems