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This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) argues that renewable biomass and the energy programs established by the 2008 Farm Bill are critical for reducing U.S. dependence on petroleum, enhancing energy security, and promoting rural economic development.

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 reports that the U.S. had over 4 million climate jobs in 2024, with clean energy job growth outpacing overall U.S. job growth more than threefold. Energy efficiency is the largest sector, while solar and wind are the fastest-growing renewable sectors. The report also notes a rise in the adaptation and resilience industry and the impact of federal legislation on job creation.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the role of lithium as a critical mineral for clean energy, its global supply chain, extraction and processing methods, and the environmental and social externalities associated with its production.

This fact sheet details the distribution of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants for high-speed rail projects across four US regions: West, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast, as well as additional planning awards.

This document consists of a list of figure captions for maps depicting Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) nuclear waste transport routes across various United States states and the District of Columbia.

This July 2012 fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the technology, applications, and economic landscape of small-scale wind power in the United States. It details the differences between horizontal and vertical axis turbines, the shift toward grid-connected systems, and the role of federal and state incentives in driving market growth.

This fact sheet by Ember outlines nine clean flexibility tools categorized into store, shift, share, and supply, designed to balance power systems and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

This fact sheet outlines nine clean flexibility tools—divided into supply optimization, storage, sharing, and demand shifting—necessary to integrate high levels of renewable energy into a stable power grid. It highlights specific technologies like LDES and smart electrification, and critiques COP29 proposals for only partially addressing the full portfolio of required flexibility tools.

This research paper proposes a flexible framework for electricity policy in a hypothetical "51st State," focusing on system optimization across affordability, reliability, and environmental performance. It outlines modernized principles for rate design and market structure that accommodate the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) and smart-grid technologies, arguing that these innovations challenge the traditional view of utilities as natural monopolies.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation outlines a pathway for California to achieve 85 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030. Based on technical analysis by Telos Energy and GridLab, the document argues that this target is reliably achievable even under extreme stressors. It provides a set of 'no-regrets' policy recommendations focused on diversifying clean energy deployment, phasing out natural gas plants—particularly in disadvantaged communities—leveraging demand-side resources, and improving regional coordination across Western states.

This guide by Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to mitigate the economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It specifically focuses on accelerating the procurement of wind and solar energy to ensure projects qualify for federal tax credits before they expire.

This briefing presents preliminary results from the California Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) regarding a scenario where California reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. The analysis indicates that while such a target would require an energy and industrial transition of "unprecedented speed and scope," it is achievable without new technologies and would result in significant economic gains, job growth, and public health improvements.

Energy Innovation uses the California Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) to propose a "Deeper Decarbonization Scenario" for California, arguing that relying on mature technologies—such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and building electrification—is more reliable than the unproven carbon removal strategies in the state's Draft Scoping Plan. The proposed scenario aims for a 47% emissions reduction by 2030 and predicts significant co-benefits, including $28 billion in economic growth, the creation of up to 200,000 jobs by 2036, and the prevention of thousands of deaths and asthma attacks by 2050.

This briefing from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to maintain energy efficiency and electrification progress in buildings and industry following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which the author projects will negatively impact the U.S. economy.

This fact sheet summarizes a study by Energy Innovation on the reliability of accelerated clean electricity portfolios in California, specifically testing an 85% clean electricity target for 2030. Using a production cost model (PLEXOS) to stress-test three portfolios against variables such as low hydro, reduced gas availability, and limited imports, the study concludes that reaching this target is feasible and reliable across most weather years and stress conditions.

This briefing from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to mitigate the economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by removing barriers to clean energy deployment to lower costs and attract private investment.

This guide from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to stimulate investments in clean industries, particularly in response to the negative economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It outlines strategies to attract clean industrial projects, overcome regulatory and commercial barriers, and leverage technologies like industrial thermal batteries and low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonize manufacturing.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins analyzes the role of the private sector within the REDD+ supply chain. It identifies key private sector actors—including investors, producers, brokers, advisors, auditors, and end-buyers—and examines the motivations and challenges associated with their engagement. The document argues that while private sector involvement is critical for scaling up investment, it is currently hindered by policy uncertainty and unresolved land tenure and carbon ownership issues. It proposes strategies to stimulate investment, such as leveraging compliance carbon markets and implementing nested crediting frameworks.

This briefing analyzes an August 5, 2002, interim ruling by a NAFTA Chapter 11 Tribunal in the case of Methanex vs. the United States of America. The Tribunal ruled that it lacked jurisdiction over Methanex's original claims because the California environmental measures banning MTBE did not have a "legally significant connection" to Methanex, which supplied a component (methanol) rather than the regulated product (MTBE). The Tribunal left open a narrow path for jurisdiction if Methanex can prove a specific discriminatory intent to harm the company, giving the claimant 90 days to provide evidence for this argument.