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The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) conducted a 'Climate Camp' online briefing series focused on the legislative process and policy opportunities for carbon reduction. The fourth session specifically examined climate solutions that combine greenhouse gas emission reductions with increased resilience, while addressing environmental justice, job creation, and conservation.

This briefing by the Decommissioning Working Group argues that U.S. nuclear energy policy is not evidence-based and that the NRC is captured by industry interests. It highlights critical gaps in the management of decommissioning trust funds, the safety of spent fuel storage canisters, and the lack of safety standards for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), recommending a shift toward science-based standards and increased Congressional oversight.

This document provides biographical sketches of five speakers participating in a briefing titled "TOWARD AN EVIDENCE-BASED NUCLEAR ENERGY POLICY," which focuses on nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste, and nuclear energy's role in climate strategy.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) hosted a 'Congressional Climate Camp' online briefing series to discuss the legislative process and carbon reduction policies. The third session examined the history of U.S. federal climate policy, the role of political polarization, and stakeholder engagement, featuring insights from experts in government relations, advocacy, academia, and the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

This fact sheet outlines several federal and partner-led programs designed to transition military veterans into civilian careers within the low-carbon workforce, specifically focusing on land management, agriculture, conservation, and fisheries.

This research paper examines on-bill financing programs as a tool to increase energy equity and clean energy adoption in rural, low-income, and under-resourced communities. It highlights how these programs remove barriers to entry by eliminating upfront costs and replacing traditional credit checks with utility bill payment history. Through case studies of the Hawaii GEM$ and OPALCO Switch It Up! programs, the paper demonstrates how tying financing to the utility meter rather than the individual allows renters and low-income homeowners to access solar PV and beneficial electrification projects while achieving net monthly energy savings.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides a comprehensive overview of climate change, detailing the drivers of global warming, its environmental and health impacts, and the strategies for mitigation and adaptation. It emphasizes the role of human activity—specifically fossil fuel combustion and agriculture—in increasing greenhouse gas concentrations and outlines the current state of U.S. and international policy efforts, including the Paris Agreement.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the history, economic and environmental benefits, funding mechanisms, and legislative landscape of conservation corps in the United States, highlighting their role in climate action and workforce development.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) hosted a 'Climate Camp' online briefing series designed to educate participants on the legislative process and policy opportunities for carbon reductions. The first session focused on the fiscal year 2022 budget and appropriations process, the structure of stimulus packages, and the role of climate action within those packages as the 117th Congress and the new administration addressed the COVID-19 pandemic.

This fact sheet explains the structure and application of revolving loan funds (RLFs) as a financing mechanism for environmental and climate resilience projects. It details the operational history of Maryland's Shore Erosion Control RLF and a feasibility study for a proposed RLF in the Puget Sound region of Washington state to support shoreline restoration and hazard mitigation.

This fact sheet explains how revolving loan funds (RLFs) can be used to finance coastal resilience and environmental improvements. It details the mechanics of RLFs, discusses federal legislative priorities like the STORM Act, and provides a detailed case study of the Maryland Shore Erosion Control Revolving Loan Fund alongside a feasibility study for a similar program in Puget Sound, Washington.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) outlines the 'externalities'—climate, environmental, and health costs not reflected in market prices—associated with the fossil fuel supply chain. It details the impacts of burning coal, oil, and natural gas, including greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and public health crises, while proposing policy mechanisms to mitigate these costs.

This briefing overview describes a series of events held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) focused on climate mitigation and adaptation within the transportation sector, specifically covering ports, aviation, and public transit.

This issue brief by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines the economic and workforce challenges facing coal-dependent communities in the United States as they transition to a clean energy economy. It analyzes the drivers of coal's decline, evaluates proposed federal strategies for a 'just transition,' and highlights regional opportunities for economic diversification in sectors such as renewable energy, environmental remediation, broadband deployment, and entrepreneurship.

A letter from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) strongly opposing the license application by Interim Storage Partners (ISP) to build and operate a consolidated interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel and Greater-Than-Class-C waste in Andrews County, Texas.

This report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides 30 federal policy recommendations to enhance the climate resilience of U.S. coastal communities. Based on a series of 16 Congressional briefings featuring 42 experts, the document outlines strategies across six themes: community engagement, land use and development, cultural heritage, climate data, disaster preparedness, and financing. It emphasizes the need for policies based on future climate projections, the integration of climate justice, and the prioritization of nature-based solutions over traditional gray infrastructure.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) hosted a series of online briefings called 'Workforce Wednesdays' to discuss workforce development and policies for a low-carbon recovery from the COVID-19 economic crisis, featuring perspectives from small business leaders in energy efficiency, marine renewable energy, and climate adaptation tools.

A statement by Daniel Bresette, Executive Director of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), arguing for the critical importance of paid internships in the climate policy field and detailing EESI's successful transition to a remote internship model during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A briefing by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) detailing the challenges rural communities face regarding climate change, COVID-19 recovery, and flood resilience, specifically focusing on governance and funding barriers.

This document is a transcript of a briefing held by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) on June 4, 2020, focusing on resilience initiatives, energy democracy, and public health in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands following natural disasters.