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Richard Newell

@richardgnewell

President and CEO, Resources for the Future @RFF

Former Administrator, @EIAgov

Adjunct Professor, @DukeU

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The US highway system relies historically on revenue from gas taxes. So as fuel economy + #EV sales increase, new policies are needed to maintain American roadways amid a clean transportation transition. A new paper from Resources for the Future explores 3 policy options: rff.org/publications/w…

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New guidance from the White House Office of Management and Budget proposes important updates to benefit-cost analysis—the first such update in 30 years. What are the full policy implications? Three current and past OMB decisionmakers joined me to explore: rff.org/events/rff-liv…

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Summer plans? Join us here at Resources for the Future! We're currently hiring for several summer #internship positions, from #research to #communications. I hope you'll consider applying: rff.org/careers/

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Supply-side interventions to retire high-emitting fossil fuel assets are seeing increased attention, but concerns about market leakage leave many questioning the overall emissions reduction. A paper from Resources for the Future's Brian Prest provides valuable new estimates: rff.org/publications/w…

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What will last week’s announced U.S. EPA standards for new and existing power plants mean for #emissions reductions and human health? Join us on Friday as we explore the full implications of three recent EPA power sector rules: rff.org/events/rff-liv…

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A new paper from Yanjun (Penny) Liao, Margaret Walls, Sophie Pesek + Celso Ferreira assesses the economic impact of tidal flooding in #ChesapeakeBay, finding that >263k jobs and $11B in wage income will be exposed to 100-year flooding by midcentury. Worth a read: rff.org/publications/w…

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.Manish Bapna, Jon Powers, Economist Impact's Sofia Economopoulous, and I explore what's needed to 'bridge the gap' from current US climate policy to 2030 targets in a discussion for The Economist's #SustainabilityWeekUS. Thurs, June 1 at 3:30 pm ET: events.economist.com/sustainability…

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The latest issue of Resources Magazine is now out! From a rundown of RFF expert analysis to date on the #IRA, to an exploration with ClimateWorks Foundation Jan Mazurek on the role of #philanthropy in supporting a net-zero future, there's something for everyone: resources.org/print-issues/i…

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📢 Exciting news! RFF is proud to welcome Ramya Swaminathan from Malta Inc. (Malta Inc - The Future of Energy Storage) and Jeff Luse from Warburg Pincus to our board of directors. These two leaders will help guide RFF's strategic mission. Welcome aboard, Ramya and Jeff! 💙 rff.org/news/press-rel…

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A pleasure to join Grantham LSE Chair Nicholas Stern to explore the "energy trilemma" and the tools and policies needed to support a global energy system that is reliable, affordable, sustainable, and equitable. Looking forward to Temasek's #EcosperityWeek linkedin.com/company/temase…

A pleasure to join <a href="/GRI_LSE/">Grantham LSE</a> Chair <a href="/lordstern1/">Nicholas Stern</a> to explore the "energy trilemma" and the tools and policies needed to support a global energy system that is reliable, affordable, sustainable, and equitable. Looking forward to <a href="/Temasek/">Temasek</a>'s #EcosperityWeek linkedin.com/company/temase…
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I am proud to announce that Resources for the Future has recently welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors—congratulations, Ramya Swaminathan and Jeff Luse. RFF is fortunate to benefit from your expert perspectives and experience as we launch into our eighth decade rff.org/news/press-rel…

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How do you finance innovation on the scale needed to drive decarbonization across the world's largest economy? Jigar Shah joins Resources for the Future Tues, June 20 to explore how DOE's Loan Programs Office is taking on the challenge. >$400 billion in play! RSVP to join: rff.org/events/pls/dir…

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With a mix of fulfilment and anticipation I’ve decided to transition from my role as RFF President within the coming year to contribute in new ways to advancing the energy transition and climate solutions. More on RFF's CEO transition plans: rff.org/news/press-rel… 🌎

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It was great sitting down with Robin Bravender of E&E News for this piece. Headline: Think tank CEO eyes next big energy gig subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…

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I’m thrilled to congratulate my colleague and friend, Billy Pizer, on the RFF Board’s selection of him as the next President and CEO of @RFF, effective May 1. I look forward to watching and supporting him as he takes RFF to new heights. rff.org/news/press-rel…