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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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
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.
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.
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.
Testimony and Public Comments — Aug 5, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act’s Proposed Methane Fee Would Have Negligible Impact on Natural Gas Prices
The impact on natural gas prices of the methane fee in the IRA would be negligible, and well under 1% of residential consumer prices.
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
Media Highlight — Nov 6, 2022
Inside Climate News: "Oil Companies Are Eying Federal Climate Funds to Expand Hydrogen Production. Will Their Projects Cut Emissions?"
A story about the feasibility of converting natural gas into hydrogen while capturing carbon dioxide cites RFF research.
Media Highlight — Sep 19, 2022
Forbes: "Squaring Off between Carbon Taxes and Renewable Energy Incentives"
RFF Fellow Aaron Bergman offers his thoughts on the role technologies can play in decarbonization strategies.
Media Highlight — Aug 18, 2022
Associated Press: "Climate Bill's Unlikely Beneficiary: US Oil and Gas Industry"
A widely syndicated piece in the Associated Press includes an analysis by RFF Fellow Brian Prest on the oil and gas provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Media Highlight — Aug 16, 2022
Axios: "1 Big Thing: The Signature Is Only the Beginning"
A Tuesday newsletter cites a blog post by RFF Fellow Brian Prest about the oil and gas provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
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.
On the Issues — Nov 4, 2022
On the Issues: Support for Clean Hydrogen, Nature-Based Solutions, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: support for clean hydrogen, nature-based solutions, and more.
Common Resources — Nov 3, 2022
What Do Prospective Hydrogen-Hub End Users Want? We’ve Summarized Comments They Submitted to the US Department of Energy
Earlier this year, the US Department of Energy requested feedback on its hydrogen hubs program. Clean-hydrogen end users contributed comments, which the Department of Energy partly addressed in a recent funding opportunity announcement. Here’s a summary.
Common Resources — Oct 27, 2022
How Can Hydrogen Producers Show That They Are “Clean”?
To derive the value of hydrogen fuel tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, the US Treasury Department must assess the life-cycle emissions of hydrogen production, including upstream electricity use. Assessing these life-cycle emissions is difficult.
