Equity in the Energy Transition
The United States and the world need to rapidly shift away from an energy system based on fossil fuels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. RFF research is examining the potential effects of this energy transition on communities and identifying pathways towards a more equitable and sustainable energy system.
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Data Tool — Dec 6, 2021
Mapping Vulnerable Communities
Mapping Vulnerable Communities
Resources Magazine — Oct 21, 2021
Equitable Transition to a Low-Emissions Future: Perspectives from Europe
A report from RFF, the RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment, and Environmental Defense Fund synthesizes insights about how the European Union can facilitate a just transition through economic development and other policy tools.
Media Highlight — Oct 14, 2021
Clean Energy Would Create Trillion-Dollar Market and Millions of Jobs, IEA Says
Clean Energy Would Create Trillion-Dollar Market and Millions of Jobs, IEA Says
Media Highlight — Oct 8, 2021
Krysten Sinema Wants to Cut $100 Billion in Proposed Climate Funds, Sources Say
Krysten Sinema Wants to Cut $100 Billion in Proposed Climate Funds, Sources Say
Data Tool — Dec 6, 2021
Mapping Vulnerable Communities
Mapping Vulnerable Communities
Issue Brief — Aug 31, 2021
From Fabrics to Fossils: What Can the Decline of US Textile Manufacturing Teach Us About the Energy Transition?
This issue brief draws insights from US textile manufacturing to note key policy implications for the energy transition.
Journal Article — Jul 14, 2021
Decommissioning Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells: New Estimates and Cost Drivers
Decommissioning Orphaned and Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells: New Estimates and Cost Drivers
Issue Brief — Jul 14, 2021
Plugging Abandoned Wells: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Plugging Abandoned Wells: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Environmental Justice Series — Jul 21, 2021
Environmental Justice: Infrastructure Investments and Equitable Benefit-Cost Analysis
Environmental Justice: Infrastructure Investments and Equitable Benefit-Cost Analysis
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 17, 2021
Environmental Justice: Climate Impacts, Adaptation, and Resilience
Environmental Justice: Climate Impacts, Adaptation, and Resilience
Environmental Justice Series — May 12, 2021
Environmental Justice: Energy Equity and Transitions
Environmental Justice: Energy Equity and Transitions
RFF Live — Apr 28, 2021
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
An Equitable Energy Transition for Workers and Communities
Resources Magazine — Oct 21, 2021
Equitable Transition to a Low-Emissions Future: Perspectives from Europe
A report from RFF, the RFF-CMCC European Institute on Economics and the Environment, and Environmental Defense Fund synthesizes insights about how the European Union can facilitate a just transition through economic development and other policy tools.
Resources Radio — Oct 5, 2021
Illinois’s Illuminating and Ambitious Power Plan, with Gilbert Michaud
Gilbert Michaud discusses the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, legislation in Illinois that will speed the state’s transition to clean energy.
Resources Radio — Sep 21, 2021
Financing the Energy Transition around the World, with Afsaneh Beschloss
Afsaneh Beschloss describes the role of multilateral development banks in funding energy projects and shaping climate policy around the world.
Common Resources — Sep 16, 2021
Supporting Communities with the Build Back Better Act
A bipartisan bill passed the Senate last month with major implications for US infrastructure. Now, the Senate and House are discussing a reconciliation bill to determine the federal budget and allocations for US infrastructure and other priorities.
Media Highlight — Oct 14, 2021
Clean Energy Would Create Trillion-Dollar Market and Millions of Jobs, IEA Says
Clean Energy Would Create Trillion-Dollar Market and Millions of Jobs, IEA Says
Media Highlight — Oct 8, 2021
Krysten Sinema Wants to Cut $100 Billion in Proposed Climate Funds, Sources Say
Krysten Sinema Wants to Cut $100 Billion in Proposed Climate Funds, Sources Say
Media Highlight — Sep 22, 2021
Who Will Clean Up America's Abandoned Oil Wells?
Who Will Clean Up America's Abandoned Oil Wells?
Media Highlight — Sep 5, 2021
Where Will Wyoming's Displaced Fossil Fuel Workers Go?
Where Will Wyoming's Displaced Fossil Fuel Workers Go?
