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The beginning of the twenty-first century has seen rapid changes in the domestic and international energy landscape. In order to accommodate current and future challenges, experts at RFF are analyzing policy options that balance growing electricity demands with the need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Report — Apr 2, 2024
Global Energy Outlook 2024: Peaks or Plateaus?
RFF's annual Global Energy Outlook harmonizes a range of long-term energy projections to find key trends in global energy consumption, emissions, and geopolitics.
On the Issues — Aug 11, 2023
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary, Demand for Hydrogen, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, hydrogen demand, and more.
Resources Radio — Jul 4, 2023
The Impact of Coal’s Decline in West Virginia, with Jamie Van Nostrand
Jamie Van Nostrand discusses West Virginia’s support of the coal industry, how reliance on coal has affected residents, and the state’s energy future.
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
Report — Oct 23, 2017
The Roles of Energy Markets and Environmental Regulation in Reducing Coal-Fired Plant Profits and Electricity Sector Emissions
The Roles of Energy Markets and Environmental Regulation in Reducing Coal-Fired Plant Profits and Electricity Sector Emissions
Working Paper — Jul 5, 2018
Retirements and Funerals: The Emission, Mortality, and Coal-Mine Employment Effects of a Two-Year Delay in Coal and Nuclear Power Plant Retirements
Retirements and Funerals: The Emission, Mortality, and Coal-Mine Employment Effects of a Two-Year Delay in Coal and Nuclear Power Plant Retirements
Working Paper — Nov 22, 2016
Spatial Distribution of Coal-Fired Power Plants in China
Spatial Distribution of Coal-Fired Power Plants in China
Report — Apr 2, 2024
Global Energy Outlook 2024: Peaks or Plateaus?
RFF's annual Global Energy Outlook harmonizes a range of long-term energy projections to find key trends in global energy consumption, emissions, and geopolitics.
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 — Apr 7, 2022
The Global Energy Outlook 2022: Turning Points and Tension in the Energy Transition
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets in a year marked by progress and peril
RFF Live — Apr 28, 2021
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
On the Issues — Aug 11, 2023
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary, Demand for Hydrogen, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, hydrogen demand, and more.
Resources Radio — Jul 4, 2023
The Impact of Coal’s Decline in West Virginia, with Jamie Van Nostrand
Jamie Van Nostrand discusses West Virginia’s support of the coal industry, how reliance on coal has affected residents, and the state’s energy future.
On the Issues — Jan 21, 2022
Subsidies for Electric Vehicles, Sea Level Rise in Museums, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Subsidies for electric vehicles, sea level rise in museums, and more.
Resources Radio — Aug 10, 2021
Wyoming’s Energy Economy in Transition, with Robert Godby
Robert Godby discusses the decline of energy production in Wyoming, which could hinder the state’s economy and deplete public revenues.
Media Highlight — Apr 18, 2022
S&P Global: "US EPA's Plan for Interstate Smog Might Force Even More Early Coal Retirements"
Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw provides thoughts on EPA's pollution plan and how it may affect the US coal fleet.
Press Release — Apr 7, 2022
As Energy Prices and Carbon Emissions Rebound, Uncertainty Pervades the Global Energy Future
Resources for the Future’s Global Energy Outlook 2022 shows our world at a crossroads – with volatile energy prices amid global tumult, 19 scenarios provide divergent potential futures for the energy mix and climate change.
Press Release — Jun 8, 2021
Global Energy Outlook 2021: Significant Policy Change Needed to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals
Global Energy Outlook 2021: Significant Policy Change Needed to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals
Press Release — May 20, 2021
Counties from Alaska to West Virginia Labeled as Hot Spots for the Energy Transition
Counties from Alaska to West Virginia Labeled as Hot Spots for the Energy Transition