Industry and Fuels
RFF researchers are exploring technological and policy solutions that can decarbonize the industrial sector, including regulations, performance standards, policies for public procurement, market-creation approaches, and policies to fund innovation—alongside the equity, financing, and economic considerations that accompany decarbonization.
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Modeling how carbon capture and storage technologies will affect emissions and the economy
Hydrogen
Research and analysis exploring the role of hydrogen in decarbonizing the industrial and power sectors.
Natural Gas
Analyzing the development and use of natural gas in the United States and abroad
Oil
Offering insight into the effects of development and regulation on oil markets
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Media Highlight — Jan 11, 2023
S&P Global: "Blue Hydrogen: The Future of Certified Gas?"
Fellow Aaron Bergman is quoted in a story about the viability of hydrogen paired with carbon capture and sequestration.
Media Highlight — Jan 5, 2023
Barron's: "OPEC Is Losing Its Power in Setting Oil Prices. What It Means for Stocks."
An article in Barron's about the global oil market, war in Ukraine, and the US' strategic petroleum reserve quotes RFF President and CEO Richard Newell and cites a study he co-authored.
Common Resources — Dec 21, 2022
RFF’s Top Stories of 2022
As 2022 winds down, the editorial team at Resources for the Future has reviewed the past 12 months of blog posts, magazine articles, and podcast episodes and curated a selection of notable pieces from the year.
On the Issues — Dec 9, 2022
On the Issues: COP27, Clean Energy Transition, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: COP27, clean energy transition, and more.
Testimony and Public Comments — Dec 1, 2022
Comments to Treasury on Clean Hydrogen Credits
To the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service on the 45V clean hydrogen tax credit.
Data Tool — Nov 23, 2022
Hydrogen Hub Explorer
This mapping tool tracks hydrogen hub projects that have publicly expressed their intent to pursue federal funding
Testimony and Public Comments — Nov 21, 2022
Calculating Life-Cycle Emissions from Electricity Consumption
To the Department of Energy on the Clean Hydrogen Production Standard.
Report — Nov 9, 2022
Incentives for Clean Hydrogen Production in the Inflation Reduction Act
This report analyzes the impacts of two tax credits on the costs of hydrogen production using a set of hydrogen production models from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
RFF Live — Sep 22, 2022
The Global Climate Policy Partnership: Decarbonizing Global Manufacturing
At the launch event of the Global Climate Policy Partnership, experts from around the world delve into a crucial component of the climate challenge—the manufacturing sector.
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
RFF Live — Apr 28, 2022
The Energy Crisis: Addressing High Energy Costs for US Consumers
Understanding the key drivers of domestic and global energy prices and exploring US policy proposals to address increased energy costs
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
Common Resources — Dec 21, 2022
RFF’s Top Stories of 2022
As 2022 winds down, the editorial team at Resources for the Future has reviewed the past 12 months of blog posts, magazine articles, and podcast episodes and curated a selection of notable pieces from the year.
On the Issues — Dec 9, 2022
On the Issues: COP27, Clean Energy Transition, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: COP27, clean energy transition, and more.
Common Resources — Dec 1, 2022
What Do Hydrogen-Hub Developers and Producers Want? Is the US Department of Energy Meeting Their Needs?
Earlier this year, the US Department of Energy requested feedback on its hydrogen hubs program. In its recent funding opportunity announcement, the agency partly addressed comments that were contributed by hydrogen-hub developers and producers.
Resources Radio — Nov 22, 2022
One Rural Community’s Uncertain Energy Future, with Kelli Roemer
Kelli Roemer discusses the history of coal dependence in a small town in Montana and how local stakeholders are preparing for a future without coal.
Media Highlight — Jan 11, 2023
S&P Global: "Blue Hydrogen: The Future of Certified Gas?"
Fellow Aaron Bergman is quoted in a story about the viability of hydrogen paired with carbon capture and sequestration.
Media Highlight — Jan 5, 2023
Barron's: "OPEC Is Losing Its Power in Setting Oil Prices. What It Means for Stocks."
An article in Barron's about the global oil market, war in Ukraine, and the US' strategic petroleum reserve quotes RFF President and CEO Richard Newell and cites a study he co-authored.
Media Highlight — Dec 2, 2022
CBC: "US Oil Refineries Pay Property Taxes 5 Times Higher than What NB Refinery Pays"
RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi is quoted, and RFF research cited, in a story about property taxes paid by oil refineries.
Press Release — Nov 23, 2022
Research Team Rolls Out Data Tool to Explore Proposed Clean Hydrogen Hub Projects
Scholars at Resources for the Future have created an interactive map that details project proposals vying for a share of the $8 billion of public funding available under the Department of Energy’s hydrogen hubs program.
