Zachary Whitlock
Senior Research Analyst
Zachary graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a B.S.E. in Materials Science and Engineering and a B.A. in Earth Science. He then earned his MPhil in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge, where his dissertation focused on tracking trends in the climate change discourse of environmental lobbying organizations. Before Cambridge, his research interests lay at the intersection of materials engineering and environmental stewardship. Prior to joining RFF, he covered recent developments in voluntary ESG and climate initiatives for Longview Global Advisors.
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Press Release — Jan 23, 2024
Renewables Can Build Revenue for Local Governments. For Fossil Fuel Communities, It Won’t Be Enough.
A new paper shows that, in the counties where fossil fuels play a major role in the economy, revenue from renewables won’t be able to replace those from fossil fuels due to lack of physical space and other barriers.
Working Paper — Jan 23, 2024
The Energy Transition and Local Government Finance: New Data and Insights from 10 US States
This working paper analyzes how fossil fuels and renewable energy contribute to local governments revenue in 79 US counties across 10 states.
Media Highlight — Oct 25, 2023
Santa Fe Reporter: “Morning Word: Basin Talk”
A morning newsletter includes a segment about a new report and blog post published by RFF researchers about how the federal government could help New Mexico transition to a low-carbon economy.
Common Resources — Oct 23, 2023
Federal Policy and New Mexico’s Energy Communities
Stakeholders in oil and gas–producing regions in New Mexico spoke with researchers at Resources for the Future about how the federal government can support economic resilience in these communities as the United States transitions to a low-carbon economy.
Working Paper — Jan 23, 2024
The Energy Transition and Local Government Finance: New Data and Insights from 10 US States
This working paper analyzes how fossil fuels and renewable energy contribute to local governments revenue in 79 US counties across 10 states.
Report — Aug 21, 2023
Can Federal Efforts Help Build Economic Resilience in New Mexico’s Oil and Gas Communities?
In this analysis, the report authors interview stakeholders in New Mexico’s oil- and gas-producing regions to understand how the federal government can support local efforts to strengthen economic diversification.
Working Paper — Jun 13, 2023
Assessing the Future of Oil and Gas Production and Local Government Revenue in Five Western US Basins
This working paper models how oil and gas production and associated government revenue could change in five western US regions based on future oil and gas prices in three climate policy scenarios.
Common Resources — Oct 23, 2023
Federal Policy and New Mexico’s Energy Communities
Stakeholders in oil and gas–producing regions in New Mexico spoke with researchers at Resources for the Future about how the federal government can support economic resilience in these communities as the United States transitions to a low-carbon economy.
In Focus — Apr 20, 2023
In Focus: Causes for Climate Optimism
This video shares reasons for optimism about the future of climate research and policy, with RFF’s research analysts.
Press Release — Jan 23, 2024
Renewables Can Build Revenue for Local Governments. For Fossil Fuel Communities, It Won’t Be Enough.
A new paper shows that, in the counties where fossil fuels play a major role in the economy, revenue from renewables won’t be able to replace those from fossil fuels due to lack of physical space and other barriers.
Media Highlight — Oct 25, 2023
Santa Fe Reporter: “Morning Word: Basin Talk”
A morning newsletter includes a segment about a new report and blog post published by RFF researchers about how the federal government could help New Mexico transition to a low-carbon economy.
Media Highlight — Aug 23, 2023
New Mexico Outlets: "New Mexico Public Land Offered for Oil Drilling Amid Calls for Federal Energy Reforms"
Originally published by the Carlsbad Current-Argus, a piece syndicated by other New Mexico news outlets cites a new RFF report about the state's energy transition.
Press Release — Jun 13, 2023
Public Revenue in Oil- and Gas-Producing Regions Dependent on Fiscal, Climate Policies
New modeling from Resources for the Future reveals a mosaic of potential fiscal impacts on America’s oil- and gas-producing regions.