Equity in the Energy Transition
The United States and the world need to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. RFF research is examining the potential effects of how these efforts will affect the energy system and identifying pathways towards a more equitable and sustainable energy future.
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Report — Dec 6, 2024
Wyoming’s Energy Transformation: Insights from Federal Engagement with Coal Communities
This report, based on interviews with experts and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels, examines whether—and to what extent—current federal policies are supporting Wyoming’s goals of an energy transformation to achieve net-zero greenhouse
Report — Nov 22, 2024
Building Economic Resilience in Western Colorado’s Oil and Gas Communities
This report seeks to understand the opportunities and challenges facing US oil- and gas-producing communities as they seek to build economic resilience against an uncertain energy future.
Report — Nov 4, 2024
Meet Them Where They Are: Lessons Learned from the Federal Interagency Working Group on Energy Communities
This report provides an insider’s perspective on lessons learned from the first three years of the US federal government’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization.
Resources Radio — Oct 29, 2024
What Does NIMBYism Cost Society?, with Stephen Jarvis
Stephen Jarvis discusses local opposition to renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom, the cost of this opposition, and approaches to balance local and broader societal interests when developing energy projects.
Report — Dec 6, 2024
Wyoming’s Energy Transformation: Insights from Federal Engagement with Coal Communities
This report, based on interviews with experts and policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels, examines whether—and to what extent—current federal policies are supporting Wyoming’s goals of an energy transformation to achieve net-zero greenhouse
Report — Nov 22, 2024
Building Economic Resilience in Western Colorado’s Oil and Gas Communities
This report seeks to understand the opportunities and challenges facing US oil- and gas-producing communities as they seek to build economic resilience against an uncertain energy future.
Report — Nov 4, 2024
Meet Them Where They Are: Lessons Learned from the Federal Interagency Working Group on Energy Communities
This report provides an insider’s perspective on lessons learned from the first three years of the US federal government’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization.
Journal Article — Aug 6, 2024
A Research Agenda to Support Economic Resilience in US Oil- and Gas-Producing Communities
In this paper, the authors lay out a research agenda that can help inform policymakers as they seek to craft effective policies to support communities affected by the transition away from fossil fuels.
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 26, 2024
Improving Electricity Affordability in the Clean Energy Transition
A webinar featuring an expert panel discussing strategies to address issues of electricity affordability in the United States.
Environmental Justice Series — Apr 25, 2024
An Equitable Transition? Energy and Economic Development in Tribal Nations
A webinar examining the challenges and opportunities for economic development in Tribal nations during the 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
RFF Live — Nov 1, 2022
What is an “Energy Community?” Understanding the Effects of the Inflation Reduction Act
An event examining the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions targeting “energy communities” and what it could mean for fossil fuel-dependent communities.
Resources Radio — Oct 29, 2024
What Does NIMBYism Cost Society?, with Stephen Jarvis
Stephen Jarvis discusses local opposition to renewable energy projects in the United Kingdom, the cost of this opposition, and approaches to balance local and broader societal interests when developing energy projects.
Resources Radio — Jul 2, 2024
Teaching and Mentoring in Environmental Economics, with Jill Caviglia-Harris
Jill Caviglia-Harris discusses improving environmental economics through the development of programs that aim to teach, mentor, and support early-career scholars.
Resources Radio — Mar 26, 2024
The Future of Fossil Fuels in a Decarbonized United States, with Susan Tierney
Susan F. Tierney discusses the future of fossil fuel production in the United States and how efforts toward national decarbonization may affect workers and communities.
Resources Radio — Feb 13, 2024
Our Homes and Our Climate, with Carlos Martín
Carlos Martín discusses the importance of housing issues in environmental policy, climate resilience, and decarbonization in the United States. He describes the challenges of balancing climate adaptation in residential communities with necessary investmen
Media Highlight — Oct 20, 2024
Wall Street Journal: “They Are Basking in America’s Oil Boom—and Preparing for the Big Bust”
RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi is quoted in this article about the changing economic conditions in Lea County, New Mexico.
Media Highlight — Sep 4, 2024
NOTUS: “Why Greenwich, Connecticut, Is Being Treated Like a Community Left Behind”
RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi is quoted extensively in a story about the Inflation Reduction Act’s energy community tax credit bonus—the subject of his recent blog post.
Media Highlight — Aug 22, 2024
Aspen Public Radio: “CLEER’s Energizing Climate Solutions Summit Brings Ideas for Green Energy in Rural Communities to Aspen”
This article includes comments made by RFF Senior Research Analyst Zachary Whitlock during a forum to discuss green energy for rural communities.
Media Highlight — Aug 20, 2024
Axios: “Wanted: A Better Map for Place-Based Policies”
A blog post by RFF scholars Daniel Raimi, Alexandra Thompson, and Zachary Whitlock about place-based policies is featured in Axios' energy newsletter.
