The Role of Renewable Resources in U.S. Electricity Generation:Experience and Prospects

Press Release — Aug 5, 2025

Most Renewable Projects Overcome Lawsuits and Move Through Federal Review Faster on Average than Other Infrastructure Projects

New RFF papers find that solar, wind, and geothermal projects have historically seen shorter review times on average than other infrastructure projects, although other process steps may be just as time-consuming.

Media Highlight — Aug 4, 2025

Harvard Business School: “Inside Washington’s New Energy Policy”

RFF Fellow Aaron Bergman comments on the need for stability and support for emerging clean energy technologies.

Report — Aug 4, 2025

Taking Green Energy Projects to Court: NEPA Review and Court Challenges to Renewable Energy

This report examines the impact of litigation on utility-scale wind and solar energy projects undergoing NEPA review.

Report — Aug 4, 2025

How Long Does It Take? National Environmental Policy Act Timelines and Outcomes for Clean Energy Projects

This report analyzes the role of the NEPA review process in utility-scale wind, solar, and geothermal project development.