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This fact sheet outlines the benefits of a national energy efficiency resource standard (EERS) for Mississippi, projecting nearly $2 billion in savings, 2,700 new jobs, and an 11% reduction in electricity consumption by 2015.

This fact sheet outlines the interdependence of energy and water resources in Mississippi, highlighting the water requirements of thermoelectric power plants and the energy costs associated with water heating and treatment. It proposes several policy priorities to improve efficiency and resource management.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law examines the evolution and application of the Minimum Standard of Treatment (MST) for foreign investments in international law, with a specific focus on NAFTA Chapter XI and the tension between customary international law and bilateral investment treaties (BITs).

This report section details the use of economic incentives—specifically pollution charges, fees, and taxes—to protect the environment in the United States. It examines various instruments including water and air emission fees, solid waste disposal charges, product taxes, and specialized fees for wetlands and grazing, analyzing their roles in raising revenue and incentivizing pollution reduction.

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 potential economic, environmental, and health benefits of implementing energy efficiency policies in Mississippi, specifically focusing on goals for 2030.

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 report by Energy Innovation analyzes the rising costs of coal-fired power generation in the United States between 2021 and 2024, concluding that coal is becoming increasingly uneconomic compared to alternatives like wind, solar, and natural gas.

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.