Federal Climate Policy
Using the best-available data and analyses to inform actions by the US federal government to address and mitigate the effects of climate change.
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Topics
Carbon Pricing
Examining the design and implications of carbon pricing policies for the economy and the environment
Clean Energy Standards
Working with policymakers to provide economic analysis on potential legislation
Comprehensive Climate Strategies
Generating ideas to drive emissions reductions efficiently and equitably
Green Procurement
RFF research and policy analysis can inform the procurement of cleaner materials to build roads, bridges, buildings, and military equipment, such as “green” cement and steel.
Inflation Reduction Act
Policy Design and Evaluation
Evaluating policy instruments and identifying novel policy design approaches
RGGI
Analyzing programs in place through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Social Cost of Carbon
Improving the science behind estimating the social cost of carbon
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Resources Radio — Apr 23, 2024
Pollution Causes Crashes: Particulate Matter and Traffic Accidents, with Travis Roach
Travis Roach discusses how the prevalence of airborne particulate pollution known as PM2.5 can increase the incidence of fatal traffic accidents.
In Focus — Apr 22, 2024
In Focus: Regulating Emissions from US Power Plants
This video shares insights about a forthcoming rule from the US Environmental Protection Agency that is expected to limit emissions from the power sector, with RFF Senior Fellow Karen Palmer.
On the Issues — Apr 19, 2024
Earth Day and Plastic Waste, Pause on Liquefied Natural Gas, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Earth Day and plastic waste, pause on liquefied natural gas, and more.
Common Resources — Apr 17, 2024
After the Pause: Understanding the Economic, Environmental, and Geopolitical Implications of Increased US Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
As the Biden administration temporarily pauses approvals for building new export facilities that transport liquefied natural gas, we’ve assembled a primer on the national and global implications of the US increasing exports of this important fuel.
Testimony and Public Comments — Feb 26, 2024
Comments on the Proposed Guidance for the 45V Tax Credit
This public comment addressed to the Internal Revenue Service focuses on the role of state energy and climate policies and the risks associated with using the annual emissions rate in the 45V clean hydrogen tax credit.
Report — Feb 21, 2024
Policy Incentives to Scale Carbon Dioxide Removal: Analysis and Recommendations
This report surveys the challenges to scaling carbon dioxide removal efforts in the United States and details short-term solutions and long-run policy frameworks.
Journal Article — Jan 25, 2024
Machine Learning Predicts Which Rivers, Streams, and Wetlands the Clean Water Act Regulates
RFF University Fellow Hannah Druckenmiller coauthored this study, which used a deep learning model to find that Supreme Court and White House rules offer dramatically different Clean Water Act regulation.
Report — Jan 22, 2024
Implementation of Justice40: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Status Update
This report takes stock of Justice40 implementation by assessing the program's challenges and opportunities and tracking progress across 445 programs.
Environmental Justice Series — Mar 6, 2024
Environmental Justice: Taking Stock of Justice40
A virtual event exploring the implementation of Justice40, the US federal government's largest environmental justice initiative
RFF Live — Jan 24, 2024
Big Decisions 2024
RFF's annual event exploring big decisions in climate, energy, and the environment in the year ahead.
RFF Live — Jul 31, 2023
The 45V Hydrogen Tax Credit: Considerations for US Treasury Guidance
The 45V Hydrogen Tax Credit: Considerations for US Treasury Guidance
Policy Leadership Series — Jun 20, 2023
Financing the Energy Transition: A Policy Leadership Series Event with Jigar Shah
A conversation with the Loan Programs Office Director at the US Department of Energy Jigar Shah on funding the clean energy transition, technological innovation, infrastructure, and more
Resources Radio — Apr 23, 2024
Pollution Causes Crashes: Particulate Matter and Traffic Accidents, with Travis Roach
Travis Roach discusses how the prevalence of airborne particulate pollution known as PM2.5 can increase the incidence of fatal traffic accidents.
In Focus — Apr 22, 2024
In Focus: Regulating Emissions from US Power Plants
This video shares insights about a forthcoming rule from the US Environmental Protection Agency that is expected to limit emissions from the power sector, with RFF Senior Fellow Karen Palmer.
On the Issues — Apr 19, 2024
Earth Day and Plastic Waste, Pause on Liquefied Natural Gas, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Earth Day and plastic waste, pause on liquefied natural gas, and more.
Common Resources — Apr 17, 2024
After the Pause: Understanding the Economic, Environmental, and Geopolitical Implications of Increased US Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
As the Biden administration temporarily pauses approvals for building new export facilities that transport liquefied natural gas, we’ve assembled a primer on the national and global implications of the US increasing exports of this important fuel.
Media Highlight — Apr 9, 2024
POLITICO: “Biden’s $200 Billion Energy Loan Juggernaut Faces a Trump-Sized Threat”
RFF‘s incoming president and CEO, Billy Pizer, is quoted in this story about the fate of the US Department of Energy‘s Loan Programs Office.
Media Highlight — Mar 27, 2024
Cipher: “Changes in US Tax Rules Provide Big Boost for Renewables”
RFF Board of Directors Member and Senior Advisor Jay Bartlett offers comments on tax breaks for clean energy companies.
Media Highlight — Nov 10, 2023
E&E News: “White House Overhaul Paves Way for Stricter Regulations”
RFF President and CEO Richard G. Newell comments on the White House's revised method for agencies to weigh regulatory costs and benefits.
Media Highlight — Nov 10, 2023
E&E News: “Will Biden’s Rulemaking Revisions Last?”
RFF President and CEO Richard G. Newell shares his thoughts on the US Office of Management and Budget's much-anticipated update to its cost-benefit analysis calculations.
