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Federal Fossil Fuel Disbursements to States

June 2021

An oil well on Bureau of Land Management land in New Mexico

States tend to spend, rather than save, federal fossil fuel disbursements, potentially making them vulnerable to economic transitions.

The Changing Geography of U.S. Electricity Generation

April 2020

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Most U.S. states are adding electricity generation capacity faster than capacity is being retired. Renewable energy adds the most capacity in 18 states.

The Evolution of U.S. Electricity Generation Capacity

April 2020

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The capacity to generate electricity has transitioned from coal to natural gas to renewable energy, a trend projected to continue.

Solutions for Transitioning Coal-Dependent Communities

September 2019

The most effective fiscal policies for communities facing transition away from coal dependency are those that build wealth over time and strengthen community capacity.

Coal Transition in Montrose County, Colorado

February 2019

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New fiscal and policy assessments help local leaders understand their exposure to declining revenue and policy barriers during a coal transition.

Newsletter: May 2018

May 2018

Our latest research on the full local cost of wildfires, National Monuments redesignated as National Parks, transition plans for coal communities, Gallatin County’s economy and open space, and measuring the economic impact of proposed trails.

Outcomes of Higher Federal Coal and Natural Gas Royalty Rates

December 2015

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Analysis shows that proposed federal royalty reforms will increase the cost of delivering natural gas to domestic power plants by a greater amount than coal.

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