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. Through the Energy Futures Finance Forum (EF3), we bridge the gap between innovators and capital owners, turning finance tools into actionable market strategies. By increasing transparency and reducing financial uncertainties, we help catalyze investment in low-carbon projects.
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Major philanthropic gift establishes Nuclear Scaling Initiative, catalyzing effort to increase nuclear energy deployment 10x by the 2030s
NEW YORK – A major new gift from Joe Gebbia and Isabelle Boemeke to Clean Air Task Force (CATF), the EFI Foundation (EFIF), and the…
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CERAWeek 2024 features EFIF on H2DI, nuclear, and natural gas
The senior leadership of the EFI Foundation (EFIF) participated in a range of activities at CERAWeek, the annual energy showcase in Houston, Texas, that took…
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NGO Declaration on the Future of Nuclear Energy
On March 21, 2024, government leaders and representatives from the nuclear industry and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) gathered in Brussels for the International Atomic Energy Agency…
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A Cost Stabilization Facility for Kickstarting the Commercialization of Small Modular Reactors
A Cost Stabilization Facility for Kickstarting the Commercialization of Small Modular Reactors (October 2023) presents a policy framework with a new approach to addressing construction…
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Comello previews innovative approach for nuclear project finance
EFI Foundation Senior Vice President Stephen Comello highlighted an innovative approach to financing for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) during his remarks in a panel…
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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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Stephen D. Comello
Executive Vice President; Executive Director, Nuclear Scaling Initiative
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Michael Downey
Director
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Brennen Drysdale
Manager, Development & Strategic Partnerships
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Madeline Cohen
Project Manager
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Sonia Griffen
Research Associate
Thought Leadership
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We’re shaping the future—explore below to see how our work powers pragmatic progress across the energy landscape.
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.