Resources for the Future
@rff.org
An independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to advancing a healthy environment 🌎 and thriving economy 📈 through impartial economic research and policy engagement.
https://www.rff.org/
https://www.rff.org/
Upcoming Webinar: “The Future of Biofuels: Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption” 🌱
This Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. ET, join RFF for the next installment in our Future of Biofuels webinar series!
Register here to tune in: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. ET, join RFF for the next installment in our Future of Biofuels webinar series!
Register here to tune in: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Upcoming Webinar: “The Future of Biofuels: Role of Policy in Biofuel Adoption” 🌱
This Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. ET, join RFF for the next installment in our Future of Biofuels webinar series!
Register here to tune in: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
This Friday, November 14 at 1:00 P.M. ET, join RFF for the next installment in our Future of Biofuels webinar series!
Register here to tune in: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Now reading: “Advancing Research on Financial Stability and Climate-Related Financial Risk.” 📰🔍
This @ScienceMagazine editorial by @billypizer.bsky.social and Jim Stock (@harvardsalata.bsky.social) argues we need research on the financial risks of #ClimateChange.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This @ScienceMagazine editorial by @billypizer.bsky.social and Jim Stock (@harvardsalata.bsky.social) argues we need research on the financial risks of #ClimateChange.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Now reading: “Advancing Research on Financial Stability and Climate-Related Financial Risk.” 📰🔍
This @ScienceMagazine editorial by @billypizer.bsky.social and Jim Stock (@harvardsalata.bsky.social) argues we need research on the financial risks of #ClimateChange.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
This @ScienceMagazine editorial by @billypizer.bsky.social and Jim Stock (@harvardsalata.bsky.social) argues we need research on the financial risks of #ClimateChange.
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
⚡ Webinar Alert! ⚡
Join RFF on Tuesday, October 21 for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join RFF on Tuesday, October 21 for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
⚡ Webinar Alert! ⚡
Join RFF on Tuesday, October 21 for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join RFF on Tuesday, October 21 for a webinar discussing the challenges and opportunities for a potential nuclear renaissance in the US.
Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are celebrating our Founders’ Day today! 🎉
Since 1952, RFF has been delivering rigorous analysis, and that would not be possible without our supporters!
Your gift will make a difference today, and for generations to come. 🌎💙
www.rff.org/impact/found...
Since 1952, RFF has been delivering rigorous analysis, and that would not be possible without our supporters!
Your gift will make a difference today, and for generations to come. 🌎💙
www.rff.org/impact/found...
October 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We are celebrating our Founders’ Day today! 🎉
Since 1952, RFF has been delivering rigorous analysis, and that would not be possible without our supporters!
Your gift will make a difference today, and for generations to come. 🌎💙
www.rff.org/impact/found...
Since 1952, RFF has been delivering rigorous analysis, and that would not be possible without our supporters!
Your gift will make a difference today, and for generations to come. 🌎💙
www.rff.org/impact/found...
💡 Do you have a research project in mind that will help fossil fuel–dependent communities navigate the energy transition?
The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative is awarding research grants—apply before October 31! www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/grants
Watch this short video for more info 👇
The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative is awarding research grants—apply before October 31! www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/grants
Watch this short video for more info 👇
September 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
💡 Do you have a research project in mind that will help fossil fuel–dependent communities navigate the energy transition?
The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative is awarding research grants—apply before October 31! www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/grants
Watch this short video for more info 👇
The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative is awarding research grants—apply before October 31! www.resilientenergyeconomies.org/grants
Watch this short video for more info 👇
Join us on October 2nd from 2 PM-5 PM EST for an event featuring a 4-year project between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, SMU, RFF, and the University of Arizona, and others to advance Tribal energy sovereignty.
Register: form.jotform.com/252526367201...
Register: form.jotform.com/252526367201...
September 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join us on October 2nd from 2 PM-5 PM EST for an event featuring a 4-year project between the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, SMU, RFF, and the University of Arizona, and others to advance Tribal energy sovereignty.
Register: form.jotform.com/252526367201...
Register: form.jotform.com/252526367201...
Last week, lightning strikes ignited dozens of wildfires in California—an increasingly common occurrence that affects disaster insurance markets in the state. 🏠
RFF Fellow Matt Wibbenmeyer discusses CA's wildfire insurance landscape and potential practices that could help communities adapt. 👇
RFF Fellow Matt Wibbenmeyer discusses CA's wildfire insurance landscape and potential practices that could help communities adapt. 👇
September 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Last week, lightning strikes ignited dozens of wildfires in California—an increasingly common occurrence that affects disaster insurance markets in the state. 🏠
RFF Fellow Matt Wibbenmeyer discusses CA's wildfire insurance landscape and potential practices that could help communities adapt. 👇
RFF Fellow Matt Wibbenmeyer discusses CA's wildfire insurance landscape and potential practices that could help communities adapt. 👇
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands a tax credit, originally for places whose economies rely on fossil fuels, to include communities involved with nuclear energy.🏭⚡
In this In Focus video, RFF Fellow @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the implications of including “nuclear energy communities.”
In this In Focus video, RFF Fellow @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the implications of including “nuclear energy communities.”
August 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands a tax credit, originally for places whose economies rely on fossil fuels, to include communities involved with nuclear energy.🏭⚡
In this In Focus video, RFF Fellow @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the implications of including “nuclear energy communities.”
In this In Focus video, RFF Fellow @danielraimi.bsky.social explains the implications of including “nuclear energy communities.”
The EPA recently announced its plans to repeal the “endangerment finding,” which asserts that greenhouse gases harm human health and the environment. In this In Focus video, RFF President & CEO Billy Pizer breaks down the implications of this major move. ⬇️
August 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The EPA recently announced its plans to repeal the “endangerment finding,” which asserts that greenhouse gases harm human health and the environment. In this In Focus video, RFF President & CEO Billy Pizer breaks down the implications of this major move. ⬇️
Federal climate action is slowing, but states are using emissions trading systems to cut emissions and raise state revenue. RFF Research Associate Nicholas Roy explains how in this new In Focus video 👇
July 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Federal climate action is slowing, but states are using emissions trading systems to cut emissions and raise state revenue. RFF Research Associate Nicholas Roy explains how in this new In Focus video 👇
How are federal decisions reshaping America’s public lands? ⛰️
On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicLands #LandPolicy #EnergyPolicy
On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicLands #LandPolicy #EnergyPolicy
July 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
How are federal decisions reshaping America’s public lands? ⛰️
On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicLands #LandPolicy #EnergyPolicy
On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#PublicLands #LandPolicy #EnergyPolicy
Long-distance transmission is key to a reliable, clean grid—but major barriers remain. ⚡🔋
Join RFF tomorrow for a webinar on the future of long-distance transmission and a discussion on policy and permitting hurdles.
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join RFF tomorrow for a webinar on the future of long-distance transmission and a discussion on policy and permitting hurdles.
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Long-distance transmission is key to a reliable, clean grid—but major barriers remain. ⚡🔋
Join RFF tomorrow for a webinar on the future of long-distance transmission and a discussion on policy and permitting hurdles.
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join RFF tomorrow for a webinar on the future of long-distance transmission and a discussion on policy and permitting hurdles.
Register Here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Powerlines are a vital part of the clean energy transition. ⚡
Join Molly Robertson and a panel of experts THIS THURSDAY for a webinar on why we need more powerlines, why we aren’t building them fast enough, and ways we can speed up the process.
RSVP 👉 www.rff.org/events/webin...
Join Molly Robertson and a panel of experts THIS THURSDAY for a webinar on why we need more powerlines, why we aren’t building them fast enough, and ways we can speed up the process.
RSVP 👉 www.rff.org/events/webin...
July 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Powerlines are a vital part of the clean energy transition. ⚡
Join Molly Robertson and a panel of experts THIS THURSDAY for a webinar on why we need more powerlines, why we aren’t building them fast enough, and ways we can speed up the process.
RSVP 👉 www.rff.org/events/webin...
Join Molly Robertson and a panel of experts THIS THURSDAY for a webinar on why we need more powerlines, why we aren’t building them fast enough, and ways we can speed up the process.
RSVP 👉 www.rff.org/events/webin...
#ArtificialIntelligence is expected to have a large impact on the US’ #energy future, given the electricity demand it creates. 🤖⚡️
In this In Focus video, RFF's Kristin Hayes discusses the #climate implications of #AI’s expanding role. 🎞️⬇️
In this In Focus video, RFF's Kristin Hayes discusses the #climate implications of #AI’s expanding role. 🎞️⬇️
July 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#ArtificialIntelligence is expected to have a large impact on the US’ #energy future, given the electricity demand it creates. 🤖⚡️
In this In Focus video, RFF's Kristin Hayes discusses the #climate implications of #AI’s expanding role. 🎞️⬇️
In this In Focus video, RFF's Kristin Hayes discusses the #climate implications of #AI’s expanding role. 🎞️⬇️
Energy insecurity affects millions of Americans—a byproduct of systemic inequity. ⚡️🏠
Join RFF and @columbiauenergy.bsky.social
on July 7 for an event with Diana Hernández and Jason Bordoff on how this crisis can be mitigated.
RSVP here: bit.ly/45M2Gdi
#BookTalk #EnergyEquity
Join RFF and @columbiauenergy.bsky.social
on July 7 for an event with Diana Hernández and Jason Bordoff on how this crisis can be mitigated.
RSVP here: bit.ly/45M2Gdi
#BookTalk #EnergyEquity
June 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Energy insecurity affects millions of Americans—a byproduct of systemic inequity. ⚡️🏠
Join RFF and @columbiauenergy.bsky.social
on July 7 for an event with Diana Hernández and Jason Bordoff on how this crisis can be mitigated.
RSVP here: bit.ly/45M2Gdi
#BookTalk #EnergyEquity
Join RFF and @columbiauenergy.bsky.social
on July 7 for an event with Diana Hernández and Jason Bordoff on how this crisis can be mitigated.
RSVP here: bit.ly/45M2Gdi
#BookTalk #EnergyEquity
Big news!! 🎉📢
RFF University Fellow Åsa Löfgren was named a 2025 @eaere.bsky.social Fellow! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics.
Congratulations Åsa! 💙
www.eaere.org/fellows/
RFF University Fellow Åsa Löfgren was named a 2025 @eaere.bsky.social Fellow! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics.
Congratulations Åsa! 💙
www.eaere.org/fellows/
June 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Big news!! 🎉📢
RFF University Fellow Åsa Löfgren was named a 2025 @eaere.bsky.social Fellow! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics.
Congratulations Åsa! 💙
www.eaere.org/fellows/
RFF University Fellow Åsa Löfgren was named a 2025 @eaere.bsky.social Fellow! This honor recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of environmental and resource economics.
Congratulations Åsa! 💙
www.eaere.org/fellows/
What does has energy and environmental policy looked like under the second Trump administration? 🌎⚡
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on June 24 to dive into early insights from If/Then—with analysis on emissions, natural disasters, and more.
⬇️ Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on June 24 to dive into early insights from If/Then—with analysis on emissions, natural disasters, and more.
⬇️ Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What does has energy and environmental policy looked like under the second Trump administration? 🌎⚡
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on June 24 to dive into early insights from If/Then—with analysis on emissions, natural disasters, and more.
⬇️ Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Resources for the Future (RFF) on June 24 to dive into early insights from If/Then—with analysis on emissions, natural disasters, and more.
⬇️ Register here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that rapidly phases out federal subsidies for clean electricity generation. ⚡📉
RFF’s McKenna Peplinski discusses the effects of losing these subsidies on electricity bills, emissions, and the energy sector in a new In Focus Video. 👇
RFF’s McKenna Peplinski discusses the effects of losing these subsidies on electricity bills, emissions, and the energy sector in a new In Focus Video. 👇
May 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill that rapidly phases out federal subsidies for clean electricity generation. ⚡📉
RFF’s McKenna Peplinski discusses the effects of losing these subsidies on electricity bills, emissions, and the energy sector in a new In Focus Video. 👇
RFF’s McKenna Peplinski discusses the effects of losing these subsidies on electricity bills, emissions, and the energy sector in a new In Focus Video. 👇
Figuring out the cost of charging can be confusing for #EV owners. 🔋🔌
Our new Resources magazine article explores the problem, finding ways that policymakers can avoid “pain at the pump” and ensure that EVs are a good financial choice for car buyers.
Learn more! 👇
www.resources.org/archives/pai...
Our new Resources magazine article explores the problem, finding ways that policymakers can avoid “pain at the pump” and ensure that EVs are a good financial choice for car buyers.
Learn more! 👇
www.resources.org/archives/pai...
May 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Figuring out the cost of charging can be confusing for #EV owners. 🔋🔌
Our new Resources magazine article explores the problem, finding ways that policymakers can avoid “pain at the pump” and ensure that EVs are a good financial choice for car buyers.
Learn more! 👇
www.resources.org/archives/pai...
Our new Resources magazine article explores the problem, finding ways that policymakers can avoid “pain at the pump” and ensure that EVs are a good financial choice for car buyers.
Learn more! 👇
www.resources.org/archives/pai...
New in @natclimate.nature.com:
Policymakers feel the heat when they propose banning fossil fuel-based heating systems. How can the switch to low-emissions tech be more politically palatable? 🏠🌡️
A new paper coauthored by RFF’s Karen Palmer explores some options. 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Policymakers feel the heat when they propose banning fossil fuel-based heating systems. How can the switch to low-emissions tech be more politically palatable? 🏠🌡️
A new paper coauthored by RFF’s Karen Palmer explores some options. 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
May 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New in @natclimate.nature.com:
Policymakers feel the heat when they propose banning fossil fuel-based heating systems. How can the switch to low-emissions tech be more politically palatable? 🏠🌡️
A new paper coauthored by RFF’s Karen Palmer explores some options. 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Policymakers feel the heat when they propose banning fossil fuel-based heating systems. How can the switch to low-emissions tech be more politically palatable? 🏠🌡️
A new paper coauthored by RFF’s Karen Palmer explores some options. 👇
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Can states take the driver’s seat on decarbonizing #transportation? 🚗 ⚡️
In our new issue of Resources magazine, learn more about how states may have to step up as federal transportation policy changes under the Trump administration.
www.resources.org/archives/can...
In our new issue of Resources magazine, learn more about how states may have to step up as federal transportation policy changes under the Trump administration.
www.resources.org/archives/can...
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Can states take the driver’s seat on decarbonizing #transportation? 🚗 ⚡️
In our new issue of Resources magazine, learn more about how states may have to step up as federal transportation policy changes under the Trump administration.
www.resources.org/archives/can...
In our new issue of Resources magazine, learn more about how states may have to step up as federal transportation policy changes under the Trump administration.
www.resources.org/archives/can...
Are you in DC and interested in learning more about #electricity affordability? Join RFF and @canarymedia.com for an afternoon of mingling & insights from clean #energy experts! ⚡️💵
Space is limited – register today! 👇
#EconSky
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Space is limited – register today! 👇
#EconSky
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May 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Are you in DC and interested in learning more about #electricity affordability? Join RFF and @canarymedia.com for an afternoon of mingling & insights from clean #energy experts! ⚡️💵
Space is limited – register today! 👇
#EconSky
www.eventbrite.com/e/rff-x-cana...
Space is limited – register today! 👇
#EconSky
www.eventbrite.com/e/rff-x-cana...
🚨 Issue 218 of Resources magazine is out NOW! 🚨
It features the work of our #Transportation Program—including, #ElectricVehicles, sustainable aviation, critical minerals, and more!
Read it today! 📖
www.resources.org/print-issues...
It features the work of our #Transportation Program—including, #ElectricVehicles, sustainable aviation, critical minerals, and more!
Read it today! 📖
www.resources.org/print-issues...
May 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚨 Issue 218 of Resources magazine is out NOW! 🚨
It features the work of our #Transportation Program—including, #ElectricVehicles, sustainable aviation, critical minerals, and more!
Read it today! 📖
www.resources.org/print-issues...
It features the work of our #Transportation Program—including, #ElectricVehicles, sustainable aviation, critical minerals, and more!
Read it today! 📖
www.resources.org/print-issues...
NEW from If/Then: @bprest.bsky.social looks at a proposal in the upcoming reconciliation bill from the House. 🔎🏛️
The proposal to lower royalty rates on federal oil and gas leases will lower federal revenues by $5 billion over the next decade. 📉
Learn more: www.resources.org/common-resou...
The proposal to lower royalty rates on federal oil and gas leases will lower federal revenues by $5 billion over the next decade. 📉
Learn more: www.resources.org/common-resou...
May 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW from If/Then: @bprest.bsky.social looks at a proposal in the upcoming reconciliation bill from the House. 🔎🏛️
The proposal to lower royalty rates on federal oil and gas leases will lower federal revenues by $5 billion over the next decade. 📉
Learn more: www.resources.org/common-resou...
The proposal to lower royalty rates on federal oil and gas leases will lower federal revenues by $5 billion over the next decade. 📉
Learn more: www.resources.org/common-resou...
The Trump administration is using #tariffs in a bid to support domestic auto production—but at what cost? 🚗💵
Our new If/Then analysis shows that the costs to consumers and producers would significantly outweigh the benefits.
Read the full blog post! ⬇️
www.resources.org/common-resou...
Our new If/Then analysis shows that the costs to consumers and producers would significantly outweigh the benefits.
Read the full blog post! ⬇️
www.resources.org/common-resou...
May 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Trump administration is using #tariffs in a bid to support domestic auto production—but at what cost? 🚗💵
Our new If/Then analysis shows that the costs to consumers and producers would significantly outweigh the benefits.
Read the full blog post! ⬇️
www.resources.org/common-resou...
Our new If/Then analysis shows that the costs to consumers and producers would significantly outweigh the benefits.
Read the full blog post! ⬇️
www.resources.org/common-resou...