Environmental and Energy Study Institute
EESI
☀️ Advances climate solutions
🏛 Informs and motivates decisionmakers
🌱 For a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world
- 🩶 EESI has just been awarded a Platinum transparency badge from @candiddotorg.bsky.social—their highest award! Candid is a highly-trusted source of financial, operations, and programmatic information about nonprofit organizations. Learn more about our recognitions and awards: ow.ly/JKg950YaqB6
- #DYK that a significant contributor to climate change is under your feet? Concrete is the 2nd most-used substance on Earth, but making traditional concrete is energy-intensive. To learn about sustainable solutions and how Congress can help, check out Hailey Morris's new article: ow.ly/W3lj50Y9jGL
- ⏰ Briefing on state-led energy solutions is happening now! Tune in at eesi.org/livecast to watch. Follow along with EESI in the 🧵
- AI’s growing demand for power is driving a global gas boom, with the US leading the world in new gas capacity development. If all proposed US projects are completed, they will generate 12.1 billion tonnes of carbon emissions. (1 of 3)
- Tomorrow at 3:30, we're holding a briefing on state-led grid innovation with NASEO! Panel (1 of 2): 💡Molly Cripps, NASEO 💡Will Toor, @coenergyoffice.bsky.social 💡Kristofor Anderson, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
- EESI just added another article to our collection of resources on data centers! This latest piece focuses on why utilities may be turning toward fossil fuels to meet increasing electricity demand, which (as this graph shows) is expected to accelerate by 2028. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/cvmc50Y7Pq2
- Join us in congratulating Amanda Krantz, who has been awarded the 2026 EESI Graduate Fellowship! Amanda is pursuing a Master's in Environmental and Sustainability Policy at GWU. This fellowship supports graduate students as they work to become environmental policy leaders: ow.ly/79Ja50Y6jbE
- 👋 Help us give a warm welcome to our spring policy intern, Aastha Singh! Aastha is a senior at Georgia Tech majoring in Mechanical Engineering. She's excited to learn about hot topics in environment and energy policy and explore the nuances of the field.
- Did you know that every state and territory has a state energy office working on issues like grid optimization and energy storage? Learn from lead state energy officials from six states at our February 5 briefing with the National Association of State Energy Officials! RSVP: eesi.org/020526grid
- Want to help EESI advance science-based climate policy in 2026, but not sure how? Rate us on @greatnonprofits.bsky.social! We only need four more four- or five-star reviews to become a "Top Rated" Nonprofit for the 16th year in a row. Add your own review at eesi.org/rate ✨
- Please join us in wishing a very Happy 97th Birthday to EESI's founder and Board Chair Emeritus, Richard L. “Dick” Ottinger! Dick represented Westchester County, NY, in Congress from 1965-1971 and 1975-1985. Learn more about Dick's life story and his impact on climate policy: ow.ly/maWz50Y4oQa
- ❗ UPDATE ❗ Our briefing on wildfire policy that was scheduled for tomorrow has been POSTPONED due to the inclement weather. We are working with our partners at @scientistsorg.bsky.social to determine a new date. Stay up-to-date on this event here: www.eesi.org/briefings/vi...
- PSA: climate and weather are two different things! The incoming snowstorm does not negate long-term climate trends. In fact, scientists say it is inevitable that global heating will surpass the 1.5°C threshold. Learn more in EESI's briefing about the polar vortex: eesi.org/041322climatechange
- Our data center resources have been earning the attention of news outlets, most recently WUSA-9. EESI President Daniel Bresette was quoted on how data center conversations are resonating on Capitol Hill right now. Read the full article on data center concerns here: ow.ly/AyCN50Y1raB
- Everything is bigger in Texas, including solar! In 2025, the Lone Star State broke barriers with more electricity coming from solar than coal (1 of 3).
- One year after the catastrophic wildfires in southern California, EESI and @scientistsorg.bsky.social invite you to a briefing this Tuesday on emerging solutions to the wildfire crisis. This event will feature remarks from Sens. John Curtis and @padilla.senate.gov. Learn more 👉 eesi.org/012726fire
- 💵 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was not so beautiful for clean energy tax incentives... it modified or altogether ended 12 key tax credits. Save this graphic for the TLDR from our tax credits briefing last month, and read the full summary notes here: eesi.org/121225tax
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- As we enter 2026, evidence shows that the severity around wildlife season is worse than previously thought. (1 of 3)
- Spring is in the air! Well, not outside... But the spring semester has started, which means we have a new intern cohort. Joining our communications team is Andie May Hardin, an environmental science major at @georgemasonu.bsky.social. 🩰 Fun fact: Andie used to dance with the Los Angeles Ballet!
- (1/2) "Cow burps" is one of the funniest phrases in the English language — and a high-impact target for immediate climate change mitigation. Why? Find out by swiping through the slideshow below. For a deeper dive, check out Olivia Benedict's new article, "Moo-vement in the Field" ow.ly/nEIe50XWVPZ
- EESI closed out 2025 with a briefing on the state of federal clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits. Those who watched might be able to answer the question in this graphic. ICYMI, detailed highlight notes are now available along with the full briefing video: eesi.org/121225tax
- How can you help EESI advance science-based climate policy in 2026? Rate us on @greatnonprofits.bsky.social! EESI needs 10 four- or five-star reviews to become a "Top Rated" Nonprofit for the 16th year in a row. Please consider taking two minutes to add your own review at eesi.org/rate
- Journalists know they can trust EESI's resources for reliable info. This week, our article on the energy demand of data centers was cited by Time Magazine in a piece about the prospect of building data centers in space to avoid draining resources on Earth. Learn more 👉 linkmix.co/49404703
- ICYMI, we recently published an in-depth piece on the FEMA Act of 2025—a beacon of bipartisan consensus which sailed out of committee in September. Use this handy chart to compare the current operations of FEMA to some of the proposed fixes in the FEMA Act. Read the full article: ow.ly/ew7A50XT7Tp
- Jay Hakes, presidential historian and friend of The Climate Conversation podcast, penned an article analyzing the major climate policy decisions of 2025. Jay's recent article and his interview with EESI help put 2025 in a broader historical context. Learn more 👉 linkmix.co/49046283
- The September 2025 bankruptcy of the largest U.S. magnesium producer could have substantial implications for the domestic supply of this critical mineral, as well as the environmental health of the Great Salt Lake region. (1 of 3)
- The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your sustainability goals! We asked our colleagues at EESI if they have any New Year’s resolutions that can help reduce their impact on the planet. Swipe for the responses we received...
- EESI held a briefing in October about pathways for industrial decarbonization, such as electrification and material reuse. Save this graphic for the TLDR, or click here for the full notes: eesi.org/102225industry
- Happy holidays! Thanks for your commitment and partnership during quite a year! EESI hosted 25 briefings for more than 3,400 attendees (and much, much more!) Learn more about our work at eesi.org
