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This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) describes the technology, benefits, and potential of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems in the United States. It highlights how CHP increases energy efficiency, reduces emissions, and provides resilient power during grid failures, while identifying regulatory barriers and the specific advantages of biomass-fueled systems.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) submitted comments to the U.S. House of Representatives advocating for the maintenance of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) as written. EESI argues that the RFS is critical for reducing petroleum dependence, improving urban air quality by reducing aromatic air toxics, and fostering rural economic development. The document contends that factors other than the RFS—such as extreme weather, global meat demand, and commodity speculation—are the primary drivers of corn and soybean price volatility.

This fact sheet describes the environmental and health impacts of landfill methane in the United States, the regulatory frameworks governing its capture, and the economic viability of converting landfill gas (LFG) into energy.

This fact sheet details the Obama administration's fiscal year (FY) 2014 budget proposal regarding sustainable energy, clean energy technology, and energy efficiency across multiple federal agencies.

This April 2013 fact sheet reports that American concern over climate change is rising across party lines, with strong support for renewable energy and power plant emission regulations, though support for carbon taxes remains low. It highlights that minorities, particularly Latinos, show higher rates of belief in climate change than the general population and notes a strong public link between climate change and extreme weather events.

This fact sheet by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute details the Obama Administration's fiscal year (FY) 2014 budget proposal, focusing on investments in clean energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and climate resilience across multiple federal agencies.

The Energy 101 Model Curriculum is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary undergraduate framework developed by APLU and the U.S. Department of Energy. It aims to create energy-literate citizens by combining the science of energy (physical and biological processes) with the social sciences (economics, ethics, and policy). The curriculum is divided into five units and is supported by the NTER open-source educational platform. Testing began in early 2013 at the University of Maryland, with further implementation planned at Maryland community colleges.

This executive summary outlines the needs of transportation planners in the United States to adapt infrastructure to climate change. It highlights the significant financial losses from extreme weather, such as Superstorm Sandy, and argues that adaptation requires a combination of high-resolution climate data (specifically short-duration rainfall intensity), better understanding of local non-climate factors, and improved science literacy among transportation professionals. The document emphasizes that adaptation is a management and economic challenge requiring tools that integrate climate variability with local economic and community values.

The Safe Streets Act of 2013 is a legislative proposal designed to mandate that States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) adopt 'complete streets' policies to ensure transportation systems accommodate all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users.

A statement by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) arguing that Superstorm Sandy serves as a catalyst for urgent climate action, energy transformation, and the implementation of resilient infrastructure to mitigate and adapt to a changing climate.

This issue brief analyzes China's clean power sector, detailing its massive growth in electricity capacity, its continued heavy reliance on coal, and the government's strategic shift toward renewable energy and emissions controls under the 12th Five Year Plan.

A group of environmental and conservation organizations wrote a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) opposing the EPA's proposal to approve Arundo donax (giant reed) as a qualified advanced biofuel feedstock under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, citing significant ecological and economic risks.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute describes the status and strategies for deploying plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the United States as of October 2012. It details federal, state, and local initiatives to build charging infrastructure, the role of 'model communities' in scaling adoption, and the integration of PEVs into government and commercial fleets to reduce petroleum dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines the environmental impact of international shipping and evaluates various technological and operational strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce particulate emissions, particularly in the Arctic.

This briefing examines the debate over whether the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) following a severe heat wave and drought in the United States that reduced corn yields and increased prices. While livestock and poultry producers argue a waiver would lower corn prices and food costs, the document suggests that such a move could increase gasoline prices, heighten dependence on imported oil, and discourage investment in advanced biofuels.

This statement examines whether the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in response to a 2012 drought in the United States that damaged corn and soybean crops. While livestock and dairy producers have petitioned for a waiver to lower corn feed prices, the document argues that such a move would have minimal impact on prices while severely harming the biofuels industry and its long-term goals.

This op-ed argues that the 2012 Farm Bill is critical for U.S. energy security, specifically through the funding of bioenergy and rural energy efficiency programs to reduce dependence on petroleum imports.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) describes various cool roof technologies—including naturally cool, coated, insulated, and green roofs—and their benefits for energy efficiency, climate mitigation, and urban environment management.

This fact sheet describes the "Help My House" on-bill financing pilot program implemented by South Carolina electric cooperatives to increase residential energy efficiency in a region with lower-than-average family incomes.

This fact sheet describes on-bill financing as a mechanism to eliminate upfront costs for residential energy efficiency improvements by providing low-interest loans repaid through monthly utility bills. It distinguishes between tariff-based systems, which tie costs to the meter and can address landlord-tenant split incentives, and on-bill loans, which typically function as non-transferable personal or business loans. The document highlights a pilot program in South Carolina that achieved significant energy savings through whole-house retrofits.