Electric Power
Limiting global climate change will require widespread decarbonization of the power sector and electrification of the economy. RFF's research and policy engagement holistically evaluates market designs and federal, state, and local policies to facilitate a smooth transition to a decarbonized power sector that serves a broad range of sectors and energy needs.
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Modeling how carbon capture and storage technologies will affect emissions and the economy
Clean Air Act Regulations
Analyzing policy solutions for states to achieve compliance
Clean Energy Standards
Working with policymakers to provide economic analysis on potential legislation
Coal
Analyzing the role of coal in the global and domestic energy sectors
Electricity Markets
Exploring how these markets respond to uncertainties
Electrification
Exploring emissions reductions through electrification of the US economy
Energy Efficiency and Demand-Side Management
Examining policies to help close the existing energy efficiency gap
Engineering, Economic, and Environmental Electricity Simulation Tool (E4ST)
The E3 CGE model is a multi-period, economy-wide general equilibrium model of the United States with international trade.
Nuclear Energy
Examining the implications of advancing nuclear power technologies for the economy and environment
Renewable Energy
Evaluating the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of clean energy policies
RGGI
Analyzing programs in place through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Institutional Strategies for State-Level Decarbonization of the Electricity Grid in the Wake of the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act has removed many barriers to decarbonizing the electric grid and sets the stage for increased climate ambition by US states. Even so, states will do well to consider how to meet the challenges that remain.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment
Alex Gilbert and Daniel Raimi discuss the latest developments in the nuclear energy sector and the short- and long-term trajectories of nuclear energy in the United States.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Pursuing a Future of Net-Zero Emissions and Net-Positive Economic Solutions
Transformative decisionmaking must be involved in creating a net-zero economy, as discussed by leading voices in research, business, government, and the media at the recent Net-Zero Economy Summit event hosted by Resources for the Future.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Energy Insights for Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Turning novel ideas into action for energy and the climate: a two-day interdisciplinary workshop this fall brought together people from universities, the Hill, federal agencies, state houses, industry, and nongovernmental organizations.
Issue Brief — Jan 24, 2019
Clean Energy Standards
Exploring the options available for policymakers to implement a CES at the state or federal level.
Working Paper — May 5, 2023
Roadblock or Accelerator? The Effect of Electric Vehicle Subsidy Elimination
This working paper addresses the dynamic effects of electric vehicle subsidy-capping designs in the US market.
Report — May 3, 2023
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification: Challenges, Policy Solutions, and Open Research Questions
In this report, RFF researchers lay out the major challenges of and potential policy solutions to medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Working Paper — Apr 18, 2023
The Value of Electricity Reliability: Evidence from Battery Adoption
In this working paper, the authors obtain a revealed-preference estimate of the willingness to pay for electricity reliability via uptake of rooftop-solar-plus-battery-storage systems in wildfire-prone areas of California.
Workshops — Jun 12, 2023
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation
RFF Live — May 19, 2023
Unplugging Emissions: Exploring New EPA Rules on Climate and Health
Unplugging Emissions: Exploring New EPA Rules on Climate and Health
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2023
The Global Energy Outlook 2023: Sowing the Seeds of an Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system
RFF Live — Mar 16, 2023
Looking Ahead: Unpacking the EIA 2023 Annual Energy Outlook
An RFF Live event exploring the 2023 Annual Energy Outlook from the US Energy Information Agency and the future of energy.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Institutional Strategies for State-Level Decarbonization of the Electricity Grid in the Wake of the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act has removed many barriers to decarbonizing the electric grid and sets the stage for increased climate ambition by US states. Even so, states will do well to consider how to meet the challenges that remain.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Deployment
Alex Gilbert and Daniel Raimi discuss the latest developments in the nuclear energy sector and the short- and long-term trajectories of nuclear energy in the United States.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Pursuing a Future of Net-Zero Emissions and Net-Positive Economic Solutions
Transformative decisionmaking must be involved in creating a net-zero economy, as discussed by leading voices in research, business, government, and the media at the recent Net-Zero Economy Summit event hosted by Resources for the Future.
Resources Magazine — May 18, 2023
Energy Insights for Interdisciplinary Scholarship
Turning novel ideas into action for energy and the climate: a two-day interdisciplinary workshop this fall brought together people from universities, the Hill, federal agencies, state houses, industry, and nongovernmental organizations.
Media Highlight — May 13, 2023
Inside Climate News: "New Study Bolsters Case for Pennsylvania to Join Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative"
A piece syndicated by several national and state-specific outlets details a new report by RFF and the University of Pennsylvania on the net benefits of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Pennsylvania.
Media Highlight — May 11, 2023
New York Times: "EPA Proposes First Limits on Climate Pollution from Existing Power Plants"
RFF Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw is quoted in a breaking news story about the US Environmental Protection Agency's new proposed regulations to limit power plant pollution.
Press Release — May 9, 2023
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Would Lower Pennsylvania Emissions, Add to State Revenues, and Have Little to No Impact on Electricity Rates
A new report analyzes the expected impact on Pennsylvania emissions, power generation, revenue, and jobs, offering six central conclusions.
Media Highlight — May 3, 2023
E&E News: "Hundreds of Gas Plants Could Escape EPA Climate Rules"
RFF Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw shares his predictions on how an upcoming EPA power plant rule proposal may handle natural gas-fired power plants.
