Energy, Environment, & Climate Energy, Environment & Climate Creating a National HVDC Transmission Network A significant increase in transmission capacity is needed to meet the Biden Administration’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Energy, Environment & Climate Reduce, Repurpose, Recharge: Establishing a Collaborative Doctrine of Groundwater Management in the Ogallala Aquifer The federal government should create a Reduce, Repurpose, Recharge Initiative (RRRI): a voluntary program designed to keep farmers engaged in groundwater conservation in the Ogallala Aquifer. Energy, Environment & Climate Establishing the AYA Research Institute: Increasing Data Capacity and Community Engagement for Environmental-Justice Tools The Biden Administration should create the “AYA Research Institute” to increase federal capacity to identify and resolve environmental justice issues. Energy, Environment & Climate Carbon Capture in the Industrial Sector: Addressing Training, Startups, and Risk This is the ideal time to expand U.S. climate strategy into an “all of the above” solution that includes carbon capture and storage as a core component. Energy, Environment & Climate An Earthshot for Clean Steel and Aluminum DOE should launch a “Zero for Zero in Ten” Steel Shot to drive a zero dollar difference for zero-emissions steel in ten years. Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Leveraging Department of Energy Authorities and Assets to Strengthen the U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Base Climate action and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness are deeply intertwined and require a coordinated strategy. Energy, Environment & Climate Updating the State Energy Program to Promote Regional Manufacturing and Economic Revitalization A resilient, secure, & prosperous clean energy economy increasingly demands investments in advanced energy manufacturing and supply chains. Energy, Environment & Climate Deploy a National Network of Air-Pollution and CO2 Sensors in 300 American Cities by 2030 The U.S. should deploy air-pollution emission sensors in 300 American cities by 2030 to drive critical climate and air-quality decisions. Energy, Environment & Climate Pathways to Net-zero Soil Loss by 2050 The Biden Administration should announce its intention to achieve net-zero soil loss by 2050. Energy, Environment & Climate Improving Environmental Outcomes from Infrastructure by Addressing Permitting Delays Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration should strive to clarify environmental regulatory requirements and standing for litigation under NEPA. Energy, Environment & Climate American Rescue Plan Funding: A Playbook for Efficiently Getting the Lead Out A data-driven approach to rid American communities of the pernicious effects of lead contamination in water systems. Energy, Environment & Climate Ensuring Good Governance of Carbon Dioxide Removal CDR implementation would responsibly, equitably, and effectively combat climate change by achieving net-negative CO2 emissions. Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Support Electrification at Regional Airports to Preserve Competitiveness & Improve Health Outcomes The Biden Administration should electrify the entire aviation ecosystem to eliminate airport lead emissions and create jobs. Energy, Environment & Climate Reduce Disaster Costs by Better Tracking Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke The Biden-Harris Administration should address this gap by establishing a national public record of wildfire-smoke health impact. Energy, Environment & Climate Strengthening the Economy, Health, & Climate Security through Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems This report explores how the agriculture sector can support, and be supported by, policies that advance science, technology, and innovation. Energy, Environment & Climate Building Back with a Cleaner Power Grid for America Achieving energy decarbonization in America will require a power grid supplied by renewable energy and backed by ample energy storage. Energy, Environment & Climate Averting Environmental Risks in the New Space Age Space is at risk of developing the equivalent of the ocean’s “drifting island of plastic.” Energy, Environment & Climate Revitalizing the DOE Loan Program Office to Support Clean Infrastructure Development The Biden-Harris Administration should expand the focus of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Program Office (LPO) to meet the demands of a changing energy industry. Education & Workforce Energy, Environment & Climate The Energy Transition Workforce Initiative The energy transition underway in the United States presents a unique set of opportunities to put Americans back to work. Energy, Environment & Climate A Carbon Tax to Combat Climate Change and Support Low-Income Households A tax-and-dividend approach that mitigates the challenging impacts that carbon policies have on poor and suburban/rural communities. Energy, Environment & Climate Disrupting Vulnerability Traps and Catalyzing Community Resilience The Federal Government should radically enhance its efforts to build community disaster resilience. Energy, Environment & Climate Eliminate Billion-Dollar Disasters: Equitable Science-Based Disaster Policy for a Resilient Future The Federal Government should overhaul federal disaster policy to eliminate devastating billion-dollar disasters. Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Enabling Better Access to Federal Transportation Funds for Small and Rural Communities An approach to simplify and expand access to the BUILD program at the Department of Transportation. Energy, Environment & Climate Health & Life Sciences Preventing the Next Pandemics: An Upstream Approach to Novel National Security Threats A Federal strategy to monitor and mitigate the major factors that contribute to emerging infectious disease to eliminate future pandemics. Energy, Environment & Climate Sustaining the 2020 Biking Boom The next administration should encourage a nationwide shift from driving to cycling by adjusting cost, road design, and safety policies. Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Accelerating Deployment of Innovations to Modernize the U.S. Electric Grid The next administration should establish a Grid Resilience Innovation Demonstration Network to modernize the U.S. electrical grid. Energy, Environment & Climate Zero Emission Fueling Stations for Trucks and Buses The next administration can achieve significant reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions by helping transition the commercial truck and bus industries to cleaner fuels like electric power and hydrogen. Energy, Environment & Climate Health & Life Sciences Improving Federal Management of Wildlife Movement and Emerging Infectious Disease The COVID-19 pandemic exposed systematic vulnerabilities in how wildlife movement and emerging infectious diseases should be managed. Energy, Environment & Climate Earth Observation for Sensible Climate Policy The next Administration should invest in Earth observation to directly measure environmental change and greenhouse gas emissions. Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness A National Initiative to Revitalize American Farming and Advance Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture can transform how farmers provide food, fiber and land stewardship while supporting the return of American farming. Energy, Environment & Climate An Initiative to Build the National Climate Bank A National Climate Bank could spur $500 billion of investment, create 5.4M jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Energy, Environment & Climate Establishing a National Water Technology Pipeline Establish a National Water Technology Pipeline to improve water quality & ensure that every American has access to safe water. Energy, Environment & Climate Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire Under Climate Change A proactive strategy to prevent and mitigate catastrophic wildfire under climate change. Energy, Environment & Climate National Energy Storage Initiative A proposal for a National Energy Storage Initiative to advance energy-storage technologies, boost domestic manufacturing.
Energy, Environment & Climate Creating a National HVDC Transmission Network A significant increase in transmission capacity is needed to meet the Biden Administration’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Energy, Environment & Climate Reduce, Repurpose, Recharge: Establishing a Collaborative Doctrine of Groundwater Management in the Ogallala Aquifer The federal government should create a Reduce, Repurpose, Recharge Initiative (RRRI): a voluntary program designed to keep farmers engaged in groundwater conservation in the Ogallala Aquifer.
Energy, Environment & Climate Establishing the AYA Research Institute: Increasing Data Capacity and Community Engagement for Environmental-Justice Tools The Biden Administration should create the “AYA Research Institute” to increase federal capacity to identify and resolve environmental justice issues.
Energy, Environment & Climate Carbon Capture in the Industrial Sector: Addressing Training, Startups, and Risk This is the ideal time to expand U.S. climate strategy into an “all of the above” solution that includes carbon capture and storage as a core component.
Energy, Environment & Climate An Earthshot for Clean Steel and Aluminum DOE should launch a “Zero for Zero in Ten” Steel Shot to drive a zero dollar difference for zero-emissions steel in ten years.
Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Leveraging Department of Energy Authorities and Assets to Strengthen the U.S. Clean Energy Manufacturing Base Climate action and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness are deeply intertwined and require a coordinated strategy.
Energy, Environment & Climate Updating the State Energy Program to Promote Regional Manufacturing and Economic Revitalization A resilient, secure, & prosperous clean energy economy increasingly demands investments in advanced energy manufacturing and supply chains.
Energy, Environment & Climate Deploy a National Network of Air-Pollution and CO2 Sensors in 300 American Cities by 2030 The U.S. should deploy air-pollution emission sensors in 300 American cities by 2030 to drive critical climate and air-quality decisions.
Energy, Environment & Climate Pathways to Net-zero Soil Loss by 2050 The Biden Administration should announce its intention to achieve net-zero soil loss by 2050.
Energy, Environment & Climate Improving Environmental Outcomes from Infrastructure by Addressing Permitting Delays Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration should strive to clarify environmental regulatory requirements and standing for litigation under NEPA.
Energy, Environment & Climate American Rescue Plan Funding: A Playbook for Efficiently Getting the Lead Out A data-driven approach to rid American communities of the pernicious effects of lead contamination in water systems.
Energy, Environment & Climate Ensuring Good Governance of Carbon Dioxide Removal CDR implementation would responsibly, equitably, and effectively combat climate change by achieving net-negative CO2 emissions.
Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Support Electrification at Regional Airports to Preserve Competitiveness & Improve Health Outcomes The Biden Administration should electrify the entire aviation ecosystem to eliminate airport lead emissions and create jobs.
Energy, Environment & Climate Reduce Disaster Costs by Better Tracking Health Impacts of Wildfire Smoke The Biden-Harris Administration should address this gap by establishing a national public record of wildfire-smoke health impact.
Energy, Environment & Climate Strengthening the Economy, Health, & Climate Security through Resilient Agriculture and Food Systems This report explores how the agriculture sector can support, and be supported by, policies that advance science, technology, and innovation.
Energy, Environment & Climate Building Back with a Cleaner Power Grid for America Achieving energy decarbonization in America will require a power grid supplied by renewable energy and backed by ample energy storage.
Energy, Environment & Climate Averting Environmental Risks in the New Space Age Space is at risk of developing the equivalent of the ocean’s “drifting island of plastic.”
Energy, Environment & Climate Revitalizing the DOE Loan Program Office to Support Clean Infrastructure Development The Biden-Harris Administration should expand the focus of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Program Office (LPO) to meet the demands of a changing energy industry.
Education & Workforce Energy, Environment & Climate The Energy Transition Workforce Initiative The energy transition underway in the United States presents a unique set of opportunities to put Americans back to work.
Energy, Environment & Climate A Carbon Tax to Combat Climate Change and Support Low-Income Households A tax-and-dividend approach that mitigates the challenging impacts that carbon policies have on poor and suburban/rural communities.
Energy, Environment & Climate Disrupting Vulnerability Traps and Catalyzing Community Resilience The Federal Government should radically enhance its efforts to build community disaster resilience.
Energy, Environment & Climate Eliminate Billion-Dollar Disasters: Equitable Science-Based Disaster Policy for a Resilient Future The Federal Government should overhaul federal disaster policy to eliminate devastating billion-dollar disasters.
Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Enabling Better Access to Federal Transportation Funds for Small and Rural Communities An approach to simplify and expand access to the BUILD program at the Department of Transportation.
Energy, Environment & Climate Health & Life Sciences Preventing the Next Pandemics: An Upstream Approach to Novel National Security Threats A Federal strategy to monitor and mitigate the major factors that contribute to emerging infectious disease to eliminate future pandemics.
Energy, Environment & Climate Sustaining the 2020 Biking Boom The next administration should encourage a nationwide shift from driving to cycling by adjusting cost, road design, and safety policies.
Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness Accelerating Deployment of Innovations to Modernize the U.S. Electric Grid The next administration should establish a Grid Resilience Innovation Demonstration Network to modernize the U.S. electrical grid.
Energy, Environment & Climate Zero Emission Fueling Stations for Trucks and Buses The next administration can achieve significant reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions by helping transition the commercial truck and bus industries to cleaner fuels like electric power and hydrogen.
Energy, Environment & Climate Health & Life Sciences Improving Federal Management of Wildlife Movement and Emerging Infectious Disease The COVID-19 pandemic exposed systematic vulnerabilities in how wildlife movement and emerging infectious diseases should be managed.
Energy, Environment & Climate Earth Observation for Sensible Climate Policy The next Administration should invest in Earth observation to directly measure environmental change and greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy, Environment & Climate Innovation & Economic Competitiveness A National Initiative to Revitalize American Farming and Advance Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative agriculture can transform how farmers provide food, fiber and land stewardship while supporting the return of American farming.
Energy, Environment & Climate An Initiative to Build the National Climate Bank A National Climate Bank could spur $500 billion of investment, create 5.4M jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy, Environment & Climate Establishing a National Water Technology Pipeline Establish a National Water Technology Pipeline to improve water quality & ensure that every American has access to safe water.
Energy, Environment & Climate Preventing Catastrophic Wildfire Under Climate Change A proactive strategy to prevent and mitigate catastrophic wildfire under climate change.
Energy, Environment & Climate National Energy Storage Initiative A proposal for a National Energy Storage Initiative to advance energy-storage technologies, boost domestic manufacturing.
