In collaboration with Pillsbury Law, this EFIF report expands upon our novel Cost Stabilization Facility to manage cost-risk of first-mover nuclear projects to help deliver clean, reliable, and scalable power. Read the report here - efifoundation.org/foundation-r...

💡Ethanol is the most commonly produced and used biofuel in the United States. In this report, A Strategic Roadmap for Decarbonizing the U.S. Ethanol Industry, EFIF outlines a pathway to further reduce the carbon intensity of U.S. ethanol production. Learn more about the roadmap -

EFI Foundation’s latest policy brief, Unpacking DOE’s October Award Cancellations, examines DOE’s recent project cuts and what will happen to the affected funds. The figure below outlines pathways that the deobligated funds might take over the next several years.

Last week, EFI Foundation Distinguished Associate Dave Foster joined Daniel Raimi on @rff.org’s Resources Radio to discuss how labor unions and environmental organizations began to work together on shared issues. Listen to the episode - www.resources.org/resources-ra...

EFI Foundation Founder and CEO @ernestmoniz.bsky.social commented on the administration’s plans to restart nuclear testing in the @washingtonpost.com. “Up to now, every year, that whole set of players has said there is no need for testing,” he shared. Read the full story:

Christa Marshall of @eenews.bsky.social spoke with EFI Foundation’s Alex Kizer about the team’s recent breakdown of DOE’s October award cancellations. Kizer noted, “We are trying to build an information repository” of DOE data. Read Marshall's coverage here ⬇️

Last week, EFI Foundation Founder @ernestmoniz.bsky.social spoke at the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council’s 2025 Global Ethanol Summit. "There is no way that we will reach a low carbon future without low carbon fuel, and that is where ethanol comes in,” he said.

EFIF Founder and CEO @ernestmoniz.bsky.social was interviewed by @climategroup.bsky.social during last month’s Climate Week in New York City. “ #Innovation, in my view, encompasses more than #technology. It is also a #business model innovation. It’s #policy innovation,” he says.

We're excited to welcome Anusha Tamhane to EFI Foundation’s Communications team! As a Communications Associate, she will play a critical role in expanding our outreach and digital presence.

We're thrilled to welcome Paddy Ryan to EFI Foundation’s Communications team! As Managing Editor, he will assist in guiding EFIF’s strategic communications and publications process.

EFI Foundation’s new brief, Unpacking DOE's October Award Cancellations, analyzes the Department of Energy’s (DOE) recent award cancellations. Read the full rapid-response policy brief for a breakdown of the cuts as well as the industries and locations that they affect ⬇️

We're excited to announce that Kate Dean has joined the EFI Foundation team as a Research Specialist. Kate brings valuable experience in energy markets, policy, emissions, and clean energy technology research. Welcome to the team!

📊A policy-agnostic, technology-neutral, carbon accounting ledger design can provide complete, auditable coverage of emissions at both product and entity levels. Our latest publication presents a unified carbon accounting methodology. Read here ⬇️ efifoundation.org/topics/energ...

We are excited to announce that EFIF is seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Initiatives to join the team! This role will give you the opportunity to lead work at the intersection of clean energy scaling, finance, and policy. Learn more and apply: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/33

💡The EFIF team was busy at the SAF North America Congress in Houston, TX. EFIF’s Alex Kizer and Minji Jeong hosted a carbon accounting workshop while Tatina Bruce da Silva discussed our current SAF research. For insight on these topics and more visit our site: efifoundation.org

Clean energy developers must focus on community engagement across all three major project phases: 📑Early Development Studies 📊Site Development and Business Planning 🏗️Project Execution Read how community relations affect project success rates -

📰 @canarymedia.com’s @mariagallucci.bsky.social wrote about the recent funding cuts at the Department of Energy and the impact this could have on future energy innovation. Gallucci cited EFIF’s recent analysis of DOE budget trends. Read the full article here: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

We are excited to announce that EFIF’s Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives Stephen Comello will be speaking at the USAEE/IAEE North American Conference. Comello is joining key voices in energy economics on the panel, Nuclear’s Role in the Evolving Energy Economy. usaeeconference.org/aws/USAEE/pt...

⚛️Nuclear energy can deliver clean, reliable, and scalable power across the globe. Multiple-project order books have the potential to mitigate costs and improve timelines with successive builds. Read more about EFIF's model ⬇️

EFI Foundation is seeking a collaborative and reliable Senior Operations Associate to support the execution of EFIF’s internal processes. This position is a temporary full-time role with the possibility of an extension. Apply here: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/32

At #ClimateWeekNYC, Alex Kizer shared details about EFIF's ongoing carbon accounting work and what makes this push for a standardized and global framework so important. Thank you to @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social for hosting.

⚡The latest @efifoundation.org Energy Transitions Newsletter is out! Read about the evolving role of U.S. leadership in global energy, how recent federal staffing cuts can hinder American energy innovation, and much more. Read and subscribe here: conta.cc/4mAMwb7

💡Our report, Modernizing American Energy Innovation: Five Ways to Re-energize the DOE, draws insights from interviews with developers to propose five ways to modernize DOE’s energy programs and accelerate American energy innovation and security.

Outdated permitting processes can limit Americans’ access to reliable and affordable energy. The Problem Solvers Caucus Working Group on Permitting, Energy, and Environment has developed an excellent series of policy reforms aimed at modernizing energy permitting. Read the framework here ⬇️

“If we can address both legacy and current emissions, we are way ahead of the game.” In a recent interview with @climategroup.bsky.social, @efifoundation.org Founder and CEO @ernestmoniz.bsky.social discusses the missing piece in mitigation strategies & importance of continued innovation.

It has been a week of productive discussions at @climategroup.bsky.social’s Climate Week NYC. Across numerous events and locations, @efifoundation.org’s team shared our work to advance pragmatic solutions to today's energy challenges. Explore our work here: efifoundation.org/foundation-r...

Energy innovation isn’t always about big breakthroughs, it’s also about steady improvements that cut costs and expand access. Thank you, @climategroup.bsky.social, for hosting these important conversations this week in New York.

Alex Kizer, Executive Vice President @efifoundation.org, will join a @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social panel September 24th at 3p.m. ET to discuss global carbon accounting. Kizer will highlight EFIF's work to advance a universal carbon accounting system. Register to watch below.

The Trump administration has reduced DOE’s federal staffing as part of a plan to “rein in bloated federal spending." The graph below highlights major staffing changes in DOE’s “Science and Energy Innovation Programs.” Read our latest analysis of DOE staffing: efifoundation.org/foundation-r...

Now more than ever, the DOE should support end-to-end innovation to address energy demand. Building a staff that boosts U.S. competitiveness in the energy sector is the answer. @efifoundation.org's policy brief analyzes the impact of staffing cuts on DOE’s support of American energy innovation.

⚡Want to receive evidence-based solutions to our world’s most complex energy challenges, right in your inbox? Sign up for @efifoundation.org’s monthly newsletter which will keep you in the loop on our latest analysis, reports, and events.

Our VP of Research, Madeline Schomburg, will be a keynote speaker at the New Mexico Women Lead’s Building an Advanced Energy Ecosystem summit in Albuquerque. The event will focus on the vital role of women in energy, among other important discussions. Register here: nmwomenlead.org/about-the-co...

We’re excited to share that @efifoundation.org’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Stephen Comello, has been named Chair of @nationalacademies.org’s new forum on the future of U.S. energy. The forum aims to tackle critical issues in the United States’ energy system. Follow their work⬇️

🔋The August @efifoundation.org Energy Transitions Newsletter is out! Read this month’s edition to learn about financial pathways to build more nuclear energy, our efforts to address geologic hydrogen policy hurdles, and more. 👉Read here, and subscribe: conta.cc/45V3Mlr

The @efifoundation.org is seeking a Research Associate! We are looking for an organized, analytical, and collaborative individual who can assist with strategizing research content and performing qualitative and quantitative analysis for high-profile reports. efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/30

⚛️Nuclear power is gaining traction as a key source of reliable and affordable energy amid rising demand. @efifoundation.org’s report, Cost Stabilization Facility for A Portfolio of Nuclear Energy Projects, outlines a framework to promote learning and reduce costs after each consecutive project.

Clean energy projects are facing new challenges, making it more important than ever to build community buy-in. Our playbook outlines how to build buy-in during: 🔎Early Development Studies 📈Site Development and Business Planning 🏗️Project Execution

In a recent interview with @nytimes.com, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social shared his insight on the energy policy landscape. @efifoundation.org adopts a pragmatic approach to energy solutions, and uses this as a guiding principle in our work on policy and financial solutions for a low-carbon future.

The Nuclear Scaling Initiative (NSI) and @cleanaircatf.bsky.social hosted a tour of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. @efifoundation.org's staff shared insights and got a firsthand look at the critical role nuclear energy plays in the clean energy transition. www.nuclearscaling.org

I spoke with @nytimes.com's Lisa Friedman about shifting energy policy as electricity demand is rising. The U.S. needs strong coalitions with an all of the above approach, rather than favoring individual energy sources. Full article by @bradplumer.bsky.social & Lisa Friedman:

This piece in @eenews.bsky.social cites EFIF’s report, Cost Stabilization Facility for a Portfolio of Nuclear Energy Projects: A Model Term Sheet, a collaborative work between EFIF’s EF3, and Pillsbury LLP, to highlight the need for reforms in Loan Programs Office to support nuclear energy. ⬇️

This week, @efifoundation.org’s Senior VP of Strategic Initiatives, Steve Comello, joined @utknoxville.bsky.social’s Southeast Energy Policy Forum for a panel discussion on overcoming barriers to accelerate the development of nuclear power in the U.S. Learn more here: baker.utk.edu/cetep-event/...

The @efifoundation.org team is hiring a Content Operations Manager! EFIF is looking for an experienced, collaborative, and organized individual to help ensure that our work reaches and resonates with target audiences. Find details about the position here: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/29

@efifoundation.org’s communications team is seeking applicants for the following positions: 💡Communications Associate 📄Content Operations Manager If you’re interested in applying, learn more at the link below!

There is bipartisan agreement that the Department of Energy needs bold reforms. By analyzing project data and interviewing developers, we’ve proposed 5 pathways to re-energize DOE. 💡 Read our conclusions ⬇️

It was a pleasure to speak at Aspen Ideas: Climate for a panel on “Rethinking the Rules for the Future of Carbon Accounting,” where I spoke with Mindy Lubber and @heidiheitkamp.bsky.social on necessary improvements to global carbon accounting.

This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Governor @jbpritzker.bsky.social in Chicago to talk about the state's energy transition and his determination to make Illinois the world's center for quantum computing. Many thanks to @aspeninstitute.bsky.social for two days of stimulating conversations.

This June, the @efifoundation.org and @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social co-hosted a private roundtable that brought together policymakers, investors, and experts to explore how to mobilize catalytic financing to scale up clean energy assets. Read our recap of the roundtable discussion:

What are the prospects of a new nuclear deal with Iran? Speaking with Phil Chaffee of Energy Intelligence about the path forward following recent military action in Iran, EFIF’s @ernestmoniz.bsky.social shared what both sides would likely want to see from a deal. Hear more from the interview ⬇️

Fusion energy has the potential to reshape the energy system as we know it,‪ @justinworland.com writes for @time.com. Worland spoke with @efifoundation.org’s @ernestmoniz.bsky.social on its future. “Eventually, fusion energy could become the dominant source,” he says. time.com/7302543/nucl...