Communities in the Energy Transition
The United States and the world need to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. RFF research is examining how these efforts will affect the energy system and identifying pathways towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future in local communities.
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Modeling the Labor Implications of the Energy Transition
This paper models the labor-market impacts of the energy transition—in particular, using ex-ante modeling methods.
The World Will Exceed 1.5°C. What’s Next for Climate Policy?
The world is struggling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with Paris Agreement goals. This blog post outlines some of the big-picture challenges associated with these emissions-reduction goals and points toward directions of progress.
Resource Revenue-Sharing Agreements
This paper analyzes how British Columbia and Ontario structure their resource revenue-sharing agreements with First Nations and identifies considerations to support other provinces in drafting new agreements.
Book Talk | Power Lines: The Unequal Energy Transition
On December 9, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and Resources for the Future hosted a conversation with Sanya Carley and David Konisky, co-authors of Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition.
Modeling the Labor Implications of the Energy Transition
This paper models the labor-market impacts of the energy transition—in particular, using ex-ante modeling methods.
Resource Revenue-Sharing Agreements
This paper analyzes how British Columbia and Ontario structure their resource revenue-sharing agreements with First Nations and identifies considerations to support other provinces in drafting new agreements.
Save It or Spend It? How New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Texas Manage Oil and Gas Revenues for the Future
This report analyzes how the state governments of three major fossil fuel–producing states—Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania—collect and use oil and gas revenues.
Critical Revenues: How Might Mining for Critical Minerals Contribute to Local Government Budgets in the United States?
This paper examines how domestic critical mineral sourcing could impact revenues in five key mining states—Arizona, Arkansas, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Book Talk | Power Lines: The Unequal Energy Transition
On December 9, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and Resources for the Future hosted a conversation with Sanya Carley and David Konisky, co-authors of Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition.
RFF x Canary Media: Conversations on Electricity Affordability
RFF x Canary Media: Conversations on Electricity Affordability
Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?
A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.
Improving Electricity Affordability in the Clean Energy Transition
A webinar featuring an expert panel discussing strategies to address issues of electricity affordability in the United States.
The World Will Exceed 1.5°C. What’s Next for Climate Policy?
The world is struggling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with Paris Agreement goals. This blog post outlines some of the big-picture challenges associated with these emissions-reduction goals and points toward directions of progress.
A History of Alliances Between Workers and Environmentalists, with Dave Foster
Dave Foster discusses the history of labor unions and environmental organizations coming together to work on common goals, with a notable example involving the United Steelworkers and what became an advocacy organization called the BlueGreen Alliance.
Hunting for Energy Hogs, with Severin Borenstein
Severin Borenstein discusses the concept of “energy hogs,” ways energy hogs may be punished by regulators, why these penalties are unfair, and alternative options for regulation that can help US states reach their economic and environmental goals.
In Focus: The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative
This video with Fellow Daniel Raimi shares insights about the Resilient Energy Economies Initiative.
Axios: “A Warning for Local Governments on Oil and Gas Revenue”
A segment in Axios’ Future of Energy newsletter highlights new research from RFF researchers Daniel Raimi and Zach Whitlock.
E&E News: “Texas Could Take Financial Hit from Falling Oil Production—Report
A new paper about local revenues derived from oil and gas production is profiled in this piece.
Local Governments in Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania May Bear the Brunt of Oil and Gas Busts
A new report finds that New Mexico, Texas, and Pennsylvania take different approaches to oil and gas fiscal policy, but none have policies to protect the finances of local governments.
Resilient Energy Economies Initiative Announces New Request for Research Proposals for Economic Resilience and Diversification in US Fossil Fuel–Dependent Communities
The collaboration is announcing a request for proposals for research on strategies to help US communities whose economies will face challenges due to the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
