Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal and Reconciliation
RFF research and policy analysis to inform the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and similar legislative activity regarding American jobs, infrastructure, energy, and emissions reductions.
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Conducting research to inform the ongoing transformation and decarbonization of the electricity sector
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Improving land use and management decisions to meet climate, ecological, and community goals
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Issue Brief — Aug 13, 2021
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Analysis for Active Legislative Discussion
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Analysis for Active Legislative Discussion
Issue Brief — Apr 27, 2021
Emissions Projections for a Trio of Federal Climate Policies
Emissions Projections for a Trio of Federal Climate Policies
Explainer — Mar 3, 2021
Federal Climate Policy 101: Reducing Emissions
Federal Climate Policy 101: Reducing Emissions
Issue Brief — Jan 11, 2022
An Analysis of US Subsidies for Electric Buses and Freight Trucks
In this issue brief, RFF researchers examine how a tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.
Issue Brief — Aug 13, 2021
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Analysis for Active Legislative Discussion
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Analysis for Active Legislative Discussion
Issue Brief — Apr 27, 2021
Emissions Projections for a Trio of Federal Climate Policies
Emissions Projections for a Trio of Federal Climate Policies
Explainer — Mar 3, 2021
Federal Climate Policy 101: Reducing Emissions
Federal Climate Policy 101: Reducing Emissions
Issue Brief — Jan 11, 2022
An Analysis of US Subsidies for Electric Buses and Freight Trucks
In this issue brief, RFF researchers examine how a tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.
RFF Live — Sep 24, 2021
80x30—Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition
A panel discussion exploring federal policy action to achieve 80 percent clean electricity by 2030
Policy Leadership Series — Aug 30, 2021
Policy Leadership Series with EPA Administrator Michael Regan
A conversation with the 16th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency about the goals he has set during his first year as the head of the agency
Advanced Energy Technologies Series — Jul 30, 2021
Clean Energy Innovation: How Beneficial is Government Funding?
Clean Energy Innovation: How Beneficial is Government Funding?
RFF Live — Dec 1, 2020
Going Greener: Green Public Procurement for Natural Gas, Cement, and Steel
Going Greener: Green Public Procurement for Natural Gas, Cement, and Steel
Media Highlight — Aug 13, 2021
US Won't Hit Paris Goals Through Infrastructure Deal Alone
US Won't Hit Paris Goals Through Infrastructure Deal Alone
Media Highlight — May 3, 2021
Morning Energy Newsletter: Energy Act's Impact
Morning Energy Newsletter: Energy Act's Impact
Media Highlight — Apr 23, 2021
Biden’s Pledge to Slash Emissions Would Require Big U.S. Changes
Biden’s Pledge to Slash Emissions Would Require Big U.S. Changes
Media Highlight — Dec 21, 2021
US Climate Commitments Abroad Thrown into Confusion
RFF scholars Billy Pizer and Marc Hafstead are quoted in an E&E News article about the international implications of the Build Back Better Act's roadblock.
Common Resources — Sep 16, 2021
Under Construction: The Build Back Better Act
RFF experts assess early committee drafts of the Build Back Better Act, a far-reaching bill designed around the Senate’s unique reconciliation process that addresses clean energy and infrastructure spending.
Common Resources — Sep 16, 2021
Supporting Communities with the Build Back Better Act
A bipartisan bill passed the Senate last month with major implications for US infrastructure. Now, the Senate and House are discussing a reconciliation bill to determine the federal budget and allocations for US infrastructure and other priorities.
Common Resources — Aug 12, 2021
The INVEST in America Act: A Modest First Step to Addressing the Orphaned Wells Problem
The bipartisan infrastructure bill that recently passed the Senate allocates billions in funds for cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells, but additional reforms are necessary at the state and federal levels to fully address the growing problem.
Common Resources — Nov 19, 2021
The Build Back Better Act and Green Procurement
While the “green” procurement measures included in the latest draft of the Build Back Better Act have some shortcomings, the efforts represent credible progress toward decarbonization goals—particularly in the transportation and industrial sectors.
