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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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.
Working Paper — Dec 14, 2021
Mapping County-Level Exposure and Vulnerability to the US Energy Transition
This working paper examines where economic changes associated with the US energy transition are concentrated, as well as which communities are most vulnerable to this transition.
Testimony and Public Comments — Aug 5, 2022
Comments to Inform the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization
Comments to Inform the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization
Issue Brief — Feb 15, 2022
Community Hubs to Support Energy Transition
This issue brief provides an overview of federally supported community hubs as a policy option to support local development efforts in energy regions in transition.
Working Paper — Apr 13, 2023
Transportation Taxes and Energy Transitions: Alternative Policy Designs for Funding US Road Infrastructure and Pricing Externalities
In this working paper, the authors use an economic model of the US household vehicle market to estimate the effects of three alternative revenue policies for funding transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance.
Testimony and Public Comments — Mar 29, 2023
Testimony on Government Revenue from Fossil Fuels to the US Senate Budget Committee
RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi testifies in front of the Senate Budget Committee on the history of and projections for government revenue from fossil fuels.
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 4, 2022
What Is An "Energy Community"? Alternative Approaches for Geographically Targeted Energy Policy
To the Department of the Treasury on the interpretation of the definition of an "energy community" in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
Report — Nov 1, 2022
What Is An “Energy Community”? Alternative Approaches for Geographically Targeted Energy Policy
We offer an alternative to the definition of an "energy community" outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, one which would more narrowly target fossil fuel–dependent communities.
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
Policy Leadership Series — Jan 25, 2022
Policy Leadership Series with FERC Commissioner Allison Clements
A conversation with the Commissioner on grid resilience and modernization, environmental justice and equity, the Biden administration's clean energy agenda, and more
Resources Radio — May 30, 2023
Climate Hits Home: Urban Heat Islands in Las Cruces, with Lisa LaRocque
Lisa LaRocque discusses the urban heat island effect and how the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, is mitigating the related risks of extreme heat.
On the Issues — Apr 21, 2023
On the Issues: Happy Earth Day!, US Road Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: happy Earth Day!, US Road Infrastructure, and more.
Common Resources — Apr 7, 2023
Takeaways from the New Federal Guidance on the Tax Credit for Energy Communities
The Biden administration has released new guidance on which areas in the United States qualify as so-called “energy communities.” RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi discusses what’s notable about this guidance.
Resources Radio — Mar 28, 2023
Shining Light on Clean Energy Workforce Development, with Adewale OgunBadejo
Adewale OgunBadejo discusses how to develop a diverse clean energy workforce and the socioeconomic opportunities of the clean energy transition.
Press Release — Apr 13, 2023
Updated Tax Policies Could Secure Road Infrastructure Funding While Supporting the Energy Transition
Using the organization’s modeling capabilities, a team of researchers from Resources for the Future (RFF) analyzed several policy options that would maintain America’s roadways while supporting the transition to a cleaner transportation network.
Media Highlight — Apr 4, 2023
Bloomberg: "Treasury Details Tax-and-Climate Law Energy Community Rules
Daniel Raimi provides his thoughts on brand-new guidelines from the IRS and US Treasury Department on the energy community tax credit outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Media Highlight — Nov 15, 2022
Public News Service: "How Texas Could Benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act"
A story about RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi and Research Analyst Sophie Pesek's work on energy communities is shared across several Texas radio stations.
Press Release — Oct 31, 2022
Defining the Inflation Reduction Act’s “Energy Communities”—and Finding Room for Improvement
This study offers several interpretations of the Inflation Reduction Act's provision to encourage clean energy projects in "energy communities"—and details a new approach to better target places that may need new economic development the most.
