Beia Spiller
Fellow; Director, Transportation Program
Beia Spiller is a fellow and the director for RFF's Transportation Program. Prior to joining RFF, she was Lead Senior Economist at Environmental Defense Fund, where she worked for almost a decade. She is also a Board member for the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. Spiller is an energy economist, with experience working on electricity and transportation issues. During her time at EDF, she participated in many electric utility proceedings in NY and CA, with a goal of ushering in a cleaner, more efficient and equitable energy system. She also has many years of experience working in the transportation sector. Her more recent efforts have focused around electric vehicles and environmental justice, exploring some of the most pressing issues around electric car, truck and bus adoption. Her publications range across the energy space, with a large focus on identifying environmental, community and health impacts of renewable energy resources and energy policies. During her free time, she loves riding her e-bike, hiking and rock climbing, making art, and baking gluten free treats.
Education
- PhD in Economics from Duke University
- Masters in Public Policy from Universidad Torcuato di Tella (Argentina)
- BS in Environmental Policy from University of California, San Diego
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Webinar — Oct 28, 2024
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
Elections Matter. So Does Policy Research.
As the presidential election nears, and regardless of outcome, researchers at Resources for the Future continue to pursue work that will inspire interest, bipartisan coalitions, and progress on policy issues, given the political resilience of the topics.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
From 1959 Through Today: 65 Years of Resources Magazine
The past 65 years of Resources—the full archive of articles dating back to the start of the magazine in 1959—are now freely available online to anyone who’s looking for accurate, trustworthy information about environmental economics.
Working Paper — Aug 29, 2024
Equity in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
This working paper examines how investments in electric vehicle charging stations could reduce—or exacerbate—societal inequalities.
Working Paper — Aug 29, 2024
Equity in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
This working paper examines how investments in electric vehicle charging stations could reduce—or exacerbate—societal inequalities.
Working Paper — Jul 22, 2024
A Tale of Two Investments: Charging Stations and Purchase Subsidies for EV Adoption
This working paper studies the interaction between electric vehicle purchase subsidies and charging infrastructure development.
Working Paper — Jul 16, 2024
Community-Engaged Economics Research for the Clean Energy Transition
This working paper makes the case for broader adoption of community-engaged research in environmental economics.
Report — Jul 1, 2024
Exploring Hydrogen's Role in Heavy-Duty Trucking
This report shares an overview of hydrogen truck technology, compares it to diesel and electric batter trucks, and discusses its policy landscape in the United States.
Webinar — Oct 28, 2024
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Environmental Justice in Regulatory Decisionmaking
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 6, 2024
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration
A webinar featuring industry experts exploring the impacts of mineral extraction efforts on local communities.
RFF Live — Mar 12, 2024
Digging Deep: Critical Minerals, Electric Vehicles, and the Role of Innovation
An RFF Live event exploring critical mineral markets, increased electric vehicle demand, and technological innovation
Workshop — Jun 12, 2023
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation
An RFF workshop exploring zero-mission vehicle (ZEV) mandates and how they will change the transportation landscape in the United States.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
Elections Matter. So Does Policy Research.
As the presidential election nears, and regardless of outcome, researchers at Resources for the Future continue to pursue work that will inspire interest, bipartisan coalitions, and progress on policy issues, given the political resilience of the topics.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
From 1959 Through Today: 65 Years of Resources Magazine
The past 65 years of Resources—the full archive of articles dating back to the start of the magazine in 1959—are now freely available online to anyone who’s looking for accurate, trustworthy information about environmental economics.
Common Resources — Jun 12, 2024
A New Interdisciplinary Critical Minerals Research Lab for PhD Students
Announcement of new Critical Minerals Research Lab: application submissions are welcome from PhD students who are conducting interdisciplinary, policy-relevant research on critical minerals for the clean energy transition.
Common Resources — May 20, 2024
Advanced Economic Modeling Can Support the Transition to Electric Vehicles
Projections of potential policy impact and the transition to electric vehicles are complicated for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Predicting accurate outcomes may be difficult, but possible, if the models incorporate market dynamics comprehensively.
Press Release — Jun 12, 2024
RFF Launches Lab to Support New Critical Mineral Scholars
Resources for the Future is pleased to announce the launch of the Critical Minerals Research Lab, a virtual hub to help PhD students develop, improve, and disseminate policy-relevant research on critical minerals.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
Canary Media: “Tesla Won the EV Charging Race. So Why’s It Gutting Its Supercharger Team?”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller comments on the opportunities for electric vehicle charging companies in the face of Tesla's decision to reorient itself in the charging market.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
NPR: “Tesla Hit an Unexpected Team with Hundreds of Layoffs”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller is quoted in this story on All Things Considered.
Media Highlight — Mar 15, 2024
Energy Transition Talk: “Electrification of Transportation and Reimagining Mobility”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller joins this podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about the current and future state of electric transportation and mobility equity.