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Explore the Nation’s Carbon Future
This carbon score, which calculates the benefits of existing US climate policies, provides an initial baseline for our carbon scoring project.
Resources Magazine: Powering Up Policy Decisions for the US Electric Grid
In this issue of Resources magazine, we amplify some of the work we’ve been doing across the Electric Power Program.
Topics
Electric Power
Conducting research to inform the ongoing transformation and decarbonization of the electricity sector.
Transportation
Understanding the costs, benefits, and consequences of transportation policies.
Industry and Fuels
Solutions to decarbonize industry and transition away from fossil fuels.
Land Use, Forestry, and Agriculture
Examining the way natural, agricultural, and urban land is used and managed.
Climate Risks and Resilience
Analyzing risk and measuring impacts to inform critical climate decisions.
Hurricanes and Flooding
Experts at RFF are examining the impacts of flooding in communities across the country and evaluating methods for mitigating its impact.
Environmental Justice
RFF scholars are examining how socioeconomic mechanisms and policies have contributed to the legacy of environmental injustice for historically underserved and marginalized communities.
All Topics
Click here to view our full list of research programs and initiatives.
Watch Now | Transforming Transmission: Unpacking Order NO. 1920, FERC's New Regional Transmission Planning Rule
On Thursday, May 23, RFF hosted a webinar featuring a panel of experts examining the Federal Energy Regulation Commission's May 13 Grid Expansion Rule.
Watch Now | Exploring Detroit's Innovative Model for Tackling Energy Insecurity
On Thursday, May 23, RFF hosted a webinar exploring how Detroit has taken on energy insecurity issues through creative approaches and cross-cutting partnerships.
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Issue 215: Powering Up Policy Decisions for the US Electric Grid
The latest issue of RFF’s magazine amplifies recent work from our Electric Power Program, as well as upcoming regulatory decisions to watch.
Connecting People to Clean Power
RFF Senior Research Associate Molly Robertson explains the need for new transmission lines to connect renewable energy sources to centers of electricity demand.