Testimony of Philip Sharp, President, Resources for the Future

Report — Apr 18, 2025

Charging Up: The State of Utility-Scale Electricity Storage in the United States

This report explores how economic forces, public policy, and market design have shaped the development of stand-alone grid-scale storage in the United States.

On the Issues — Apr 11, 2025

US Energy “Dominance,” Data Center–Driven Electricity Demand, and More

A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: US energy “dominance,” data center–driven electricity demand, and more.

Working Paper — Apr 4, 2025

Power Flows, Part 2: Transmission Lowers US Generation Costs, But Generator Incentives Are Not Aligned

This paper analyzes the challenges in the US process for siting and building new transmission lines, highlighting the potential for significant generation cost savings from regional integration.

In Focus — Apr 3, 2025

In Focus: Why Electricity Costs Are Increasing

In this video, RFF Fellow Jesse Buchsbaum shares insights about the increasing costs of electricity and policy options for mitigating those costs, particularly for low-income communities.