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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Aug 5

As a result, new nuclear, geothermal, and other energy projects will get a 10% bonus if they build in cities, suburbs, or exurbs, but probably won't be eligible for this bonus if they build in rural and remote places.

Congress can fix this, but it will require more attention to technical details.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Aug 5

In the OBBBA, Congress expanded the definition of "energy communities" to include places that have a (very low) level of nuclear employment. The definition also excludes most rural places. The original "energy communities" definition in the IRA was already quite odd:
www.rff.org/publications...

What Is An “Energy Community”? Alternative Approaches for Geographically Targeted Energy Policy

We offer an alternative to the definition of an "energy community" outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, one which would more narrowly target fossil fuel–dependent communities.

www.rff.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · May 16

If you're interested in how Colorado is working to support coal workers and communities in the energy transition, join this conversation today with Wade Buchanan, the director of the CO Office of Just Transition. Should be really interesting!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Resilient Energy Economies: Colorado's Wade Buchanan. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · May 9

Friday factoid: oil isn’t “black gold” or “liquid gold.” Gold = >$3,000/oz. Oil = <$0.02/oz.

Oil is important because it’s ubiquitous, not because it’s precious. End rant!

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Apr 10

The Trump Administration has two announced goals on energy policy: "unleash energy dominance" and lower energy prices. But both those things can't be true at the same time, and each goal faces its own headwinds. My latest with @rff.org
www.resources.org/common-resou...

If/Then: Decreasing US Energy Prices Won’t Unleash Energy Dominance

If the Trump administration seeks to quickly unleash US energy dominance, then it will fail, because global markets—not domestic policies—drive decisions that US companies make about energy production...

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Apr 5

Excited to get out there and use my voice! #HandsOff

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 28

And there will be prizes!

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 28

It is not karaoke. It is a surprise!

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 26

Really enjoyed this chat with Annie. Check it (and her book) out!

Annie Eisenberg @profeisenberg.bsky.social · Mar 26

Thank you @danielraimi.bsky.social for the chance to talk about my book, Reviving Rural America, on the @rff.org podcast this week: www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Seeding Economic Development in Rural America, with Ann Eisenberg

Ann Eisenberg discusses economic challenges facing rural US communities and the strategies that can promote economic stability in these communities.

www.resources.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 25

Really enjoyed this conversation with Ann-check it out!

Resources for the Future @rff.org · Mar 25

Rural economies that rely on a single industry, such as coal, are vulnerable to decline during broader macroeconomic changes.

Ann Eisenberg of @westvirginiau.bsky.social joined Resources Radio to break down how to promote economic stability in rural America.

www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Seeding Economic Development in Rural America, with Ann Eisenberg

Ann Eisenberg discusses economic challenges facing rural US communities and the strategies that can promote economic stability in these communities.

www.resources.org

Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 20

Happening tomorrow! I'm really excited to hear from @betonyjones.bsky.social about her time running the DOE's Office of Energy Jobs. Join us for this Resilient Energy Economies conversation tomorrow at 1PM Eastern:

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Resilient Energy Economies "brownbag": Betony Jones. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 20

Interesting point--thanks Bernie! I'm pretty sure the vast majority of LNG will flow through the Gulf of Mexico/America, but there are also some Pacific Coast proposals. I'm curious if there's research on this topic you're aware of? I'd be interested to learn more.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 4

Random observation: calling oil "black gold" is dumb. Gold is worth ~$3K/oz today. at $70/bbl, crude oil is worth $0.014/oz. Oil is important because of its scale, not its value [gets off soapbox].

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 3

US oil and gas production is at an all-time high but jobs are down 📉. Coal jobs are too. What jobs offer a promising match for displaced fossil fuel workers?

Join me, @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social, @eleanorkrause.bsky.social, and Efrem Bycer on Wednesday to discuss!

www.rff.org/events/webin...

Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?

A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.

www.rff.org

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Eleanor Krause @eleanorkrause.bsky.social · Mar 3

What jobs offer the best "skills match" for fossil fuel workers? Come learn about a new analysis & interactive web tool from @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social and @rff.org's @danielraimi.bsky.social on Wednesday at 2pm! #econsky

www.rff.org/events/webin...

Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?

A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.

www.rff.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Mar 3

US oil and gas production is at an all-time high but jobs are down 📉. Coal jobs are too. What jobs offer a promising match for displaced fossil fuel workers?

Join me, @jacobgreenspon.bsky.social, @eleanorkrause.bsky.social, and Efrem Bycer on Wednesday to discuss!

www.rff.org/events/webin...

Finding the Right Fit: What Jobs Offer a Good Match for Fossil Fuel Workers’ Skills?

A webinar exploring best job matches in terms of skills for fossil fuel workers.

www.rff.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 26

Sure, we're not in that policy environment right now. But we know two things: (1) many oil and gas communities are struggling today, and (2) when we address climate change - as we must - many more will face major economic challenges.

Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 26

When we think about struggling energy communities, it's not just Appalachia. In a world where we meet the climate challenge and reduce global demand for fossil fuels, this will be an existential issue for hundreds of communities across the US.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 26

In short, production growth has been led by a handful of super productive basins, particularly the Appalachian (for gas) and Permian (for oil). Most other regions with "conventional" production have been declining for decades. Declines have been driven by geology and economics, not policy.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 26

US oil and gas are at an all time high. But lots of producing communities are struggling economically. How can both those things be true?

www.rff.org/publications...

In this @rff.org issue brief w/ @noahqkaufman.bsky.social, @zachwhitlock.bsky.social, and Sarah Doctor, we describe the trends:

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 23

I learned a ton from @hollyjeanbuck.bsky.social in this conversation on carbon removal on the @rff.org podcast. We recorded this before the current Administration’s flurry of news, but still tons of great insight:
www.resources.org/resources-ra...

100 Conversations on Carbon Removal, with Holly Buck

Holly Buck discusses awareness in communities across the United States about approaches to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and what policymakers can do to foster support for decarbonizatio...

www.resources.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 12

Looking for some good news? I got you. The Resilient Energy Economies initiative is funding 22 research projects across the US and Canada. We are building the knowledge policymakers need to advance an equitable energy transition:
www.rff.org/news/press-r...

The Resilient Energy Economies Initiative Announces 22 Grants for Research to Support Energy Communities

The Resilient Energy Economies initiative will fund 22 grants.

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 6

Come intern with us at @rff.org! We are accepting applications for our annual PAID summer internship program in Washington, DC. And one position will be working with me on tax policy related to critical minerals development. Please share!

www.rff.org/careers/summ...

RFF Summer Research Internship Program

The RFF summer internship program provides an opportunity for students to prepare for careers that engage in academic and policy-relevant research.

www.rff.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Feb 4

How do we manage the resource that is Earth's orbit? Really interesting discussion in this week's @rff.org podcast with Akhil Rao. Check it out!
www.resources.org/resources-ra...

Governing the Satellites that Orbit Earth, with Akhil Rao

Akhil Rao discusses the accumulation of satellites and debris in Earth’s orbit and the governance of layers in the Earth’s orbit.

www.resources.org

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Daniel Raimi @danielraimi.bsky.social · Jan 23

I think the transcription service may have misheard the wet blanket:
“We already have plenty of profitable shell plates in the United States.”
🤣

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