Industry and Fuels
RFF researchers are exploring technological and policy solutions that can help decarbonize the industrial sector, from performance standards and public procurement policy to incentives and funding for innovation—alongside the technical, equity, financing, and economic issues associated with a transition away from fossil fuels.
Hydrogen
Hydrogen fuels can be deployed in the effort to decarbonize industry—so long as we remove existing barriers to their deployment.
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Plugging Abandoned Wells
Establishing a federal program to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells could both boost US employment and reduce pollution.
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Clean Energy Standard
Substantial emissions reductions are possible in the near term for major industrial sectors—one route is by establishing clean energy standards for industry under the Clean Air Act.
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Flexible Performance Standards
Ambitious member states in the European Union can use flexible performance standards to help decarbonize the industrial sector.
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Resources Radio — Sep 28, 2021
Bridging the Data Gap in Oil and Gas Methane Emissions, with Arvind Ravikumar
Arvind Ravikumar describes how federal regulators can improve methane monitoring and develop policies that curb emissions more effectively.
Common Resources — Sep 22, 2021
What Should Federal Agencies Assume for How Much Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Fuel Cost Savings?
Government agencies that assess the consequences of fuel economy standards assume that consumers value just the first 30 months of fuel cost savings. Should the agencies reconsider their assumptions?
Media Highlight — Sep 22, 2021
Who Will Clean Up America's Abandoned Oil Wells?
RFF's Daniel Raimi is featured in a video by the Financial Times about abandoned oil wells.
Issue Brief — Sep 9, 2021
Methane Fees' Effects on Natural Gas Prices and Methane Leakage
This issue brief examines the economic effects of a range of methane fees, finding that incentivizing natural gas companies to reduce methane leaks could create benefits at relatively low cost.
Working Paper — Aug 11, 2021
Effects of 2017 US Federal Tax Overhaul on the Energy Sector
An examination of the effects of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on the US energy sector.
Journal Article — Jul 14, 2021
Decommissioning Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells: New Estimates and Cost Drivers
This article provides new estimates of the costs of decommissioning oil and gas wells and the key drivers of those costs.
RFF Live — Jun 8, 2021
The Global Energy Outlook: Pathways from Paris
An in-depth panel discussion on some of the potential long-term outlooks for energy markets and the global energy system
Policy Leadership Series — May 11, 2021
Policy Leadership Series with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
A conversation with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the airline's decarbonization strategy and the future of the industry
RFF Live — Apr 28, 2021
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
A conversation that will explore a recently published report and what future policy is needed to support fossil fuel workers and communities in the shift to a low-carbon economy
Media Highlight — Sep 22, 2021
Who Will Clean Up America's Abandoned Oil Wells?
RFF's Daniel Raimi is featured in a video by the Financial Times about abandoned oil wells.
Media Highlight — Sep 10, 2021
House Dems' Methane Fee Would Expand Emissions Reporting, Set Intensity Targets
A story in S&P Global about House Democrats' proposed methane fee features commentary and analysis by Fellow Brian Prest.
Media Highlight — Sep 9, 2021
Energy Source Newsletter: Case for a Fee
RFF Fellow Brian Prest's new study on methane fees is covered by the Financial Times.
Resources Radio — Sep 28, 2021
Bridging the Data Gap in Oil and Gas Methane Emissions, with Arvind Ravikumar
Arvind Ravikumar describes how federal regulators can improve methane monitoring and develop policies that curb emissions more effectively.
Common Resources — Sep 22, 2021
What Should Federal Agencies Assume for How Much Consumers Are Willing to Pay for Fuel Cost Savings?
Government agencies that assess the consequences of fuel economy standards assume that consumers value just the first 30 months of fuel cost savings. Should the agencies reconsider their assumptions?
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.