Carbon Management
EFI Foundation’s carbon management research proposes technological and policy pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We analyze the full spectrum of carbon solutions—from clean power and fuels to carbon capture, removal, and geoengineering—ensuring reasonable pathways forward. Our analysis helps public and private stakeholders make data-driven decisions and has inspired bipartisan legislative efforts. EFIF’s experts have advanced a comprehensive, ledger-based carbon accounting system built on engineering fundamentals and financial accounting principles.
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Bioenergy and carbon capture combined can reduce and remove emissions
On June 27, 2023, the EFI Foundation released a summary report that details a holistic federal policy blueprint to accelerate responsible deployment of bioenergy with…
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A success-oriented approach for clean hydrogen 45V rules
By Alex Kizer and Ernest J. Moniz Overview As the U.S. Treasury works to finalize its guidance on Section 45V of the U.S. Inflation Reduction…
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Taking Root: A Policy Blueprint for Responsible BECCS Development in the United States
Taking Root: A Policy Blueprint for Responsible BECCS Development in the United States – Summary Report (June 2023) synthesizes the final policy findings and recommendations…
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Westerdale: U.S. natural gas exports are central
On May 25, 2023, Energy Futures Initiative Executive Director Rick Westerdale said the United States’ natural gas exports will play a central global role in…
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Features of the U.S. Northeast affect heating decarbonization
In late December 2022, Winter Storm Elliot swept across the United States, leading to delays and cancellations of thousands of flights and leaving 1.6 million…
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Topic Experts
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Ernest J. Moniz
Founder and CEO
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Joseph S. Hezir
President and CFO
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April Salas
Chief Operating Officer
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Alex Kizer
Executive Vice President
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Stephen D. Comello
Executive Vice President; Executive Director, Nuclear Scaling Initiative
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Michael Downey
Director, Energy Systems
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Tatiana Bruce da Silva
Deputy Director, Energy Systems
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Minji Jeong
Senior Research Lead
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Sarah Frances Smith
Deputy Director, Energy Innovation
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Sonia Griffen
Research Associate
Thought Leadership
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Carbon Management
EFI Foundation’s carbon management research proposes technological and policy pathways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We analyze the full spectrum of carbon solutions—from clean power and fuels to carbon capture, removal, and geoengineering—ensuring reasonable pathways forward.
Innovation
Innovation is essential to address today’s critical energy challenges. EFI Foundation’s rigorous research and expert convenings deliver insights on innovation across technology, markets, and policy. Our work supports breakthrough technologies and pragmatic, evidence-based policies.
Finance
Unleashing large-scale deployment of next-generation technologies requires innovative ways to channel capital to novel energy projects. EFI Foundation develops practical tools and finance solutions, including an integrated carbon accounting framework and risk- reduction strategies, to help clean energy initiatives go from concept to project.
Jobs
A strong and dynamic clean energy workforce is needed to tackle the interconnected challenges of climate, energy security, economic competitiveness, and social equity. EFI Foundation works to forge cross-cutting coalitions and define policy pathways that create jobs and transition the United States toward a low-carbon economy.
Security
Global energy demand is on a constant upwards trajectory. New technologies require new generation capacity while geopolitical tensions compel states to diversify energy and material supplies. As a result, securing clean and reliable energy is more important than ever.
Nuclear
Expanding nuclear power capacity is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while still meeting rising global energy demand. Since EFIF’s inception, we’ve affirmed the importance of nuclear energy as a low-carbon solution.