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This fact sheet outlines the regulatory frameworks for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and emission testing across various global regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, specifying the standards used for light and heavy vehicles.

A fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible explaining the purpose of vehicle labeling policies in the Americas and listing the years of implementation across several countries.

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.

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 briefing by the American Gas Foundation, presented to Congressional staff, outlines the potential of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a carbon-neutral energy source derived from biomass, landfills, and wastewater treatment facilities. It highlights RNG's versatility across multiple sectors, its compatibility with existing pipeline infrastructure, and its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs.

This report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) summarizes climate adaptation-related laws passed by the US Congress between January 2017 and December 2022. It highlights a trend toward integrating climate resilience into national security (specifically DoD installations), increasing funding for pre-disaster mitigation, and expanding conservation efforts for forests, wetlands, and coastal ecosystems.

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.

EESI President Daniel Bresette notes that while over 50 U.S. state and local leaders and business representatives engaged with COP30's Action Agenda in Brazil, the U.S. federal government was largely absent due to a shutdown, with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse being the sole federal official in attendance.

This document is written testimony provided by Daniel Bresette, Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies on March 20, 2020. EESI advocates for maintaining or increasing funding for federal programs focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation within the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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 document is a list of references and citations for a fact sheet produced by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute. It lists 15 sources including reports from the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and various environmental and policy organizations regarding clean energy jobs, infrastructure, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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 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 (EESI) compiles statements from various global religious leaders, denominations, and interfaith organizations regarding anthropogenic climate change. The document highlights a broad consensus across major faiths that climate change is a moral, spiritual, and justice-related issue, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on poor populations and the necessity of transitioning away from fossil fuels.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute explains the role of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs)—including black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—in global warming. It argues that while carbon dioxide (CO2) is the primary driver of long-term climate change, reducing SLCPs can provide rapid, short-term benefits to slow the rate of warming and improve public health and food security.

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.