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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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  • Leveraging the DOE Loan Program

    Leveraging the DOE Loan Program: Using $39 Billion in Existing Authority to Help Modernize the Nation’s Energy Infrastructure (March 2018) demonstrates how the U.S. Department of Energy’s…

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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.