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This case study describes the Green Energy Money $aver (GEM$) On-Bill Program in Hawaii, launched in April 2019 by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA). The program provides no-upfront-cost financing for clean energy improvements—such as solar PV and water heaters—for renters, low-to-moderate income households, nonprofits, and small businesses, with repayments made through monthly utility bills.

A letter dated June 12, 2012, from several members of Congress to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, urging the renewal of core energy title programs in the upcoming Farm Bill to support rural economic development and energy security.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines a vision for deploying high-octane, low-carbon (HOLC) fuels in North American vehicle powertrains to meet 2025 greenhouse gas emission standards. It details infrastructure progress, fuel specifications, engine testing, and the strategic importance of increasing octane ratings to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

This briefing, compiled from public interest groups, warns against the current trend of privatized nuclear decommissioning in the United States. It argues that private companies are prioritizing profit over safety by rapidly dismantling plants and moving high-level radioactive waste to 'consolidated interim storage' (CIS) sites without adequate containment technology or a permanent disposal solution.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the proposed Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) and model trading rules for greenhouse gas emissions from electric utility generating units. EESI advocates for a more holistic approach that gives equal weight to biomass, combined heat and power (CHP), and demand-side energy efficiency alongside other renewables. The organization also emphasizes the need to protect environmental justice communities from pollution 'hot spots' created by trading schemes and suggests improvements to the Clean Energy Investment Program (CEIP) to better support low-income housing and energy retrofits.

A 1988 policy report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) calling for the U.S. President and Congress to prioritize energy policy to combat global warming, improve international economic competitiveness, and enhance energy security. The document advocates for a multi-pronged approach centered on energy efficiency, renewable energy, reforestation, and international leadership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the technology, environmental benefits, and economic considerations of hybrid-electric buses compared to conventional diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in North America.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Georgia, specifically focusing on goals for 2030.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Iowa, specifically highlighting their role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Indiana, specifically regarding carbon pollution reduction and cost savings by 2030.

This fact sheet argues that energy efficiency can drive economic growth and improve public health in Louisiana. It highlights that specific policies—including building codes and energy service contracts—could save the state $1 billion and avoid 4.3 million tons of CO2 by 2030, while helping the state meet 48% of its EPA Clean Power Plan carbon reduction goal.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of prioritizing energy efficiency in Michigan's energy planning, highlighting potential cost savings and pollution reductions by 2030.

This fact sheet outlines how energy efficiency policies can reduce waste, lower pollution, and provide economic benefits for Montana, specifically aiding in compliance with federal air regulations.

A fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlining the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Ohio, specifically regarding carbon pollution goals and air quality.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Tennessee, specifically focusing on goals for 2030.

This fact sheet outlines the economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Utah, highlighting their role in meeting federal air regulations and reducing utility costs.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute explains how the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 allows tax-exempt entities, such as nonprofits and local governments, to access clean energy tax credits through a "direct pay" (or "elective pay") mechanism.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines various feedstocks and production processes used to create hydrogen, ranging from fossil fuels and biomass to renewable energy sources and naturally occurring geological deposits.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute explains the technical terminology, drilling methods, and operational inputs associated with the extraction of oil and natural gas from shale formations, specifically focusing on hydraulic fracturing.

This briefing details the House Committee on Appropriations' reported Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill of 2008 (H.R. 2641), which proposes a significant funding increase for the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) programs compared to both the Administration's request and previous enacted levels.