Equity 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 the potential effects of how these efforts will affect the energy system and identifying pathways towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future.
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Environmental Justice Series — Apr 25, 2024
An Equitable Transition? Energy and Economic Development in Tribal Nations
A webinar examining the challenges and opportunities for economic development in Tribal nations during the energy transition.
Press Release — Apr 4, 2024
New Partnership Launches Research Initiative to Support Fossil Fuel-Dependent Economies
New Partnership Launches Research Initiative to Support Fossil Fuel-Dependent Economies
Resources Radio — Mar 26, 2024
The Future of Fossil Fuels in a Decarbonized United States, with Susan Tierney
Susan F. Tierney discusses the future of fossil fuel production in the United States and how efforts toward national decarbonization may affect workers and communities.
Journal Article — Mar 1, 2024
Matching Geographies and Job Skills in the Energy Transition
This journal article assesses the existing skillsets of fossil fuel workers, skillsets of in-demand jobs with similar pay, and the overlap between the two.
Journal Article — Mar 1, 2024
Matching Geographies and Job Skills in the Energy Transition
This journal article assesses the existing skillsets of fossil fuel workers, skillsets of in-demand jobs with similar pay, and the overlap between the two.
Report — Feb 8, 2024
The European Union Policy Toolbox to Support Just Transition
This report distills lessons from the European Union's energy transition to help US policymakers identify key elements of a just transition.
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.
Journal Article — Nov 20, 2023
Securing Energy Sovereignty: A Review of Key Barriers and Opportunities for Energy-Producing Native Nations in the United States
In this review, the authors assess the major barriers to tribal energy sovereignty, discuss historical and ongoing efforts to secure it, and highlight the tools that can further ensure the exercise of tribal energy sovereignty in the context of an energy
Environmental Justice Series — Apr 25, 2024
An Equitable Transition? Energy and Economic Development in Tribal Nations
A webinar examining the challenges and opportunities for economic development in Tribal nations during the energy transition.
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 — Nov 1, 2022
What is an “Energy Community?” Understanding the Effects of the Inflation Reduction Act
An event examining the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions targeting “energy communities” and what it could mean for fossil fuel-dependent communities.
Policy Leadership Series — Aug 11, 2022
Energy Security and Decarbonization
A conversation with US Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk on the dual energy and climate crises, creating a just and equitable clean energy transition, and more
Resources Radio — Mar 26, 2024
The Future of Fossil Fuels in a Decarbonized United States, with Susan Tierney
Susan F. Tierney discusses the future of fossil fuel production in the United States and how efforts toward national decarbonization may affect workers and communities.
Resources Radio — Feb 13, 2024
Our Homes and Our Climate, with Carlos Martín
Carlos Martín discusses the importance of housing issues in environmental policy, climate resilience, and decarbonization in the United States. He describes the challenges of balancing climate adaptation in residential communities with necessary investmen
On the Issues — Feb 9, 2024
On the Issues: Natural Gas Pause, Clean Energy Equity, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: natural gas pause, clean energy equity, and more.
Common Resources — Feb 8, 2024
How a Tax Incentive for Clean Energy in the Inflation Reduction Act Could Affect Low-Income Communities
A tax provision in the Inflation Reduction Act incentivizes clean energy projects in low-income communities. A similar, existing provision for affordable housing infrastructure may offer lessons for effective implementation of the new program.
Press Release — Apr 4, 2024
New Partnership Launches Research Initiative to Support Fossil Fuel-Dependent Economies
New Partnership Launches Research Initiative to Support Fossil Fuel-Dependent Economies
Media Highlight — Jan 29, 2024
Mountain West News Bureau/NPR: “Some Mountain West States Rely Heavily on Fossil Fuel Revenues to Pay for Schools, Roads”
A new working paper coauthored by scholars at RFF and the University of Michigan is the focus of a radio spot aired on several western NPR stations.
Media Highlight — Jan 23, 2024
Axios: “1 Big Thing: Why Replacing Fossil Fuel Revenue is Hard”
A new paper by researchers at RFF and the University of Michigan is the focus of two segments in Axios' Generate newsletter.
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.
