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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.

The 'Presenter’s Guide for the Idle Reduction and Clean School Bus Curriculum For Drivers and School Officials' is a training manual developed by the Utah Clean Cities Program, National Energy Foundation, and Environmental and Energy Study Institute. It provides a structured 45-minute workshop designed to educate school bus drivers and officials on the health risks of diesel exhaust and the economic and environmental benefits of reducing engine idling.

This policy brief advocates for the development and deployment of technologies to track agricultural nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, identifying current barriers such as a lack of cost-effective sensors and coordination. It highlights the 'Ag N2O MMRV Roadmap' as a guide to bridging research gaps and suggests a coordinated strategy involving federal agencies (for research strategy) and state governments (for incubation and incentives) to support a new industry of N2O monitoring services.

This fact sheet describes H.R. 3190, the PREPARE Act, a legislative proposal introduced by Congressmen Matt Cartwright and Leonard Lance to improve the federal government's ability to manage financial risks and operational preparedness associated with extreme weather events.

The PREPARE Act (HR 4177) seeks to address the federal government's lack of coordination and systematic risk management regarding extreme weather events. Citing $316 billion in economic losses between 2010 and 2016, the Act proposes creating an interagency oversight council and regional coordination plans to improve resilience and information sharing with state and local governments at no cost to taxpayers.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines federal policy recommendations for coastal climate change adaptation and resilience in the United States. Based on a series of Congressional briefings held between June 2019 and April 2020, the document advocates for community-centered planning, the use of nature-based solutions, and the application of future-climate data to inform federal decision-making and funding.

The PREPARE Act is proposed legislation designed to improve the U.S. federal government's ability to manage financial risks and operational preparedness associated with extreme weather events, based on recommendations from the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

This briefing provides a section-by-section summary of the PREPARE Act, a legislative proposal by Congressman Matt Cartwright focused on extreme weather resilience, preparedness, and risk management. The act proposes the codification of an Interagency Council to coordinate federal goals, requires agencies to develop comprehensive risk management plans, and mandates the creation of a public website for meteorological science and best practices.

This executive summary describes a May 2012 joint report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP). The report synthesizes findings from a November 2011 workshop funded by NOAA, which brought together climate scientists and transportation planners to identify the information and assistance needed to adapt surface transportation infrastructure to climate change and extreme weather events.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison between current law and the House Agriculture Committee's proposed amendments for the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program within the 2024 Farm Bill.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a legislative side-by-side comparison of the Wood Innovations Grants Program under current law and the House version of the 2024 Farm Bill.

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.

The document argues that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is misusing its authority by exempting licensees from safety regulations regarding the storage and transport of spent nuclear fuel, specifically through the approval of thin-wall stainless steel canisters.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the State Revolving Loan Funds (SRFs), specifically the Clean Water SRF (CWSRF) and Drinking Water SRF (DWSRF), detailing their financial structure, return on investment, and role in funding U.S. water infrastructure.

This guide outlines three federal financing programs offered by the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to help rural electricity providers develop commercial and residential energy efficiency loan programs, specifically focusing on on-bill financing options.

This brochure describes the mission, vision, and value proposition of WIRES, an international non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting investment in the North American electric transmission system.

The 2026 Global Electricity Review by Ember reports that record solar energy growth in 2025 met the entirety of new global electricity demand, halting the increase in fossil fuel generation for the first time since 2020. For the first time in the modern era, renewable energy sources collectively surpassed coal, accounting for over one-third of global electricity generation.

This executive summary from Ember reports that wind and solar power reached 10.3% of global electricity generation in 2021. While clean energy sources collectively provided 38% of global electricity, the report highlights a concerning record increase in coal power and carbon emissions, driven largely by surging electricity demand in Asia.

This fact sheet by Ember provides global electricity insights ahead of COP27, detailing the acceleration of clean energy, regional trends in Europe and Asia, and the role of coal mine methane emissions.

This guide details the methodology used by Ember for its monthly wind and solar capacity dataset, which as of March 20, 2026, covers 25 countries and regions representing approximately 92% of global solar and 91% of global wind capacity.