As a result, new nuclear, geothermal, and other energy projects will get a 10% bonus if they build in cities, suburbs, or exurbs, but probably won't be eligible for this bonus if they build in rural and remote places.
Congress can fix this, but it will require more attention to technical details.
05.08.2025 12:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What Is An “Energy Community”? Alternative Approaches for Geographically Targeted Energy Policy
We offer an alternative to the definition of an "energy community" outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, one which would more narrowly target fossil fuel–dependent communities.
In the OBBBA, Congress expanded the definition of "energy communities" to include places that have a (very low) level of nuclear employment. The definition also excludes most rural places. The original "energy communities" definition in the IRA was already quite odd:
www.rff.org/publications...
05.08.2025 12:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Friday factoid: oil isn’t “black gold” or “liquid gold.” Gold = >$3,000/oz. Oil = <$0.02/oz.
Oil is important because it’s ubiquitous, not because it’s precious. End rant!
09.05.2025 13:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Excited to get out there and use my voice! #HandsOff
05.04.2025 17:31 — 👍 112 🔁 20 💬 2 📌 1
And there will be prizes!
28.03.2025 17:26 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
It is not karaoke. It is a surprise!
28.03.2025 17:19 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Really enjoyed this chat with Annie. Check it (and her book) out!
26.03.2025 12:42 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Really enjoyed this conversation with Ann-check it out!
25.03.2025 19:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Interesting point--thanks Bernie! I'm pretty sure the vast majority of LNG will flow through the Gulf of Mexico/America, but there are also some Pacific Coast proposals. I'm curious if there's research on this topic you're aware of? I'd be interested to learn more.
20.03.2025 16:21 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Random observation: calling oil "black gold" is dumb. Gold is worth ~$3K/oz today. at $70/bbl, crude oil is worth $0.014/oz. Oil is important because of its scale, not its value [gets off soapbox].
04.03.2025 20:13 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?
A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.
US oil and gas production is at an all-time high but jobs are down 📉. Coal jobs are too. What jobs offer a promising match for displaced fossil fuel workers?
Join me, @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social, @eleanorkrause.bsky.social, and Efrem Bycer on Wednesday to discuss!
www.rff.org/events/webin...
03.03.2025 18:48 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?
A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.
What jobs offer the best "skills match" for fossil fuel workers? Come learn about a new analysis & interactive web tool from @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social and @rff.org's @danielraimi.bsky.social on Wednesday at 2pm! #econsky
www.rff.org/events/webin...
03.03.2025 15:03 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?
A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.
US oil and gas production is at an all-time high but jobs are down 📉. Coal jobs are too. What jobs offer a promising match for displaced fossil fuel workers?
Join me, @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social, @eleanorkrause.bsky.social, and Efrem Bycer on Wednesday to discuss!
www.rff.org/events/webin...
03.03.2025 18:48 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Sure, we're not in that policy environment right now. But we know two things: (1) many oil and gas communities are struggling today, and (2) when we address climate change - as we must - many more will face major economic challenges.
26.02.2025 15:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When we think about struggling energy communities, it's not just Appalachia. In a world where we meet the climate challenge and reduce global demand for fossil fuels, this will be an existential issue for hundreds of communities across the US.
26.02.2025 15:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
In short, production growth has been led by a handful of super productive basins, particularly the Appalachian (for gas) and Permian (for oil). Most other regions with "conventional" production have been declining for decades. Declines have been driven by geology and economics, not policy.
26.02.2025 15:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
US oil and gas are at an all time high. But lots of producing communities are struggling economically. How can both those things be true?
www.rff.org/publications...
In this @rff.org issue brief w/ @noahqkaufman.bsky.social, @zachwhitlock.bsky.social, and Sarah Doctor, we describe the trends:
26.02.2025 15:42 — 👍 6 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative Announces 22 Grants for Research to Support Energy Communities
The Resilient Energy Economies initiative will fund 22 grants.
Looking for some good news? I got you. The Resilient Energy Economies initiative is funding 22 research projects across the US and Canada. We are building the knowledge policymakers need to advance an equitable energy transition:
www.rff.org/news/press-r...
12.02.2025 21:18 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
RFF Summer Research Internship Program
The RFF summer internship program provides an opportunity for students to prepare for careers that engage in academic and policy-relevant research.
Come intern with us at @rff.org! We are accepting applications for our annual PAID summer internship program in Washington, DC. And one position will be working with me on tax policy related to critical minerals development. Please share!
www.rff.org/careers/summ...
06.02.2025 15:42 — 👍 10 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0
I think the transcription service may have misheard the wet blanket:
“We already have plenty of profitable shell plates in the United States.”
🤣
23.01.2025 02:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
White House vs. 1st law of thermodynamics. Who shall prevail?
21.01.2025 15:26 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
The idea of climate policy sequencing has gained a lot of traction over the years. It’s a super valuable concept, but we may think about it too narrowly because we focus on preparing energy systems for climate policies, rather than on preparing communities. Here’s what I mean (1/x)
16.01.2025 15:53 — 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 3 📌 3
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