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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Resources Radio — Mar 21, 2023
Energy Transition in Canada’s Oil Sands, with Andrew Leach
Andrew Leach discusses the trajectory of oil and gas development in Alberta, Canada, and the political dimensions of Canada’s energy transition.
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
On the Issues — Mar 10, 2023
On the Issues: Reducing Harmful Ozone, Carbon Dioxide Removal, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: reducing harmful ozone, carbon dioxide removal, and more
Common Resources — Mar 6, 2023
Targeted Regulation Can Reduce the Frequency of High-Ozone Events
The downward trend of ozone levels has slowed in recent years. New research suggests that regulation targeting emitters when emissions of ozone-causing chemicals are most likely could be a cost-effective way of further reducing ozone levels.
Testimony and Public Comments — Mar 1, 2023
Comment on "Request for Information on the Department of Energy's Use of Demand-Side Support for Clean Energy Technologies"
To the Department of Energy (DOE) on the RFI related to DOE's use of demand-side support for clean energy technologies.
Report — Mar 1, 2023
Demand-Pull Tools for Innovation in the Cement and Iron and Steel Sectors
In this report, RFF researchers explore the opportunities for applying relatively underused demand-pull policies to decarbonize the iron and steel sector and the cement sector.
Report — Jan 30, 2023
Policies on the Road to Carbon Neutrality in the Intermountain West
Resources for the Future partnered with Intermountain West Energy Sustainability & Transitions (I-WEST) to map the existing policy landscape of the Intermountain West and define policy's role in decarbonizing the region.
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.
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 — Mar 16, 2023
Looking Ahead: Unpacking the EIA 2023 Annual Energy Outlook
An RFF Live event exploring the 2023 Annual Energy Outlook from the US Energy Information Agency and the future of energy.
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
Resources Radio — Mar 21, 2023
Energy Transition in Canada’s Oil Sands, with Andrew Leach
Andrew Leach discusses the trajectory of oil and gas development in Alberta, Canada, and the political dimensions of Canada’s energy transition.
On the Issues — Mar 10, 2023
On the Issues: Reducing Harmful Ozone, Carbon Dioxide Removal, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: reducing harmful ozone, carbon dioxide removal, and more
Common Resources — Mar 6, 2023
Targeted Regulation Can Reduce the Frequency of High-Ozone Events
The downward trend of ozone levels has slowed in recent years. New research suggests that regulation targeting emitters when emissions of ozone-causing chemicals are most likely could be a cost-effective way of further reducing ozone levels.
Resources Radio — Feb 28, 2023
Opportunities and Risks of Scaling Up Carbon Dioxide Removal, with Gregory Nemet
Gregory Nemet discusses the development and potential implementation of technologies that remove and store carbon dioxide from Earth’s atmosphere.
Press Release — Feb 9, 2023
The Economist: "Joe Biden Is Not Quitting Fossil Fuels"
An article about the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska includes research insights from RFF Fellow Brian Prest.
Media Highlight — Feb 8, 2023
Lee Enterprises: "Bakken's Energy Plans for Beulah Hydrogen Hub Fizzle"
Senior Fellow Alan Krupnick discusses hydrogen hubs in a story published in several Midwestern newspapers.
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.
