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💡Today, concrete production accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Low-carbon solutions are available but require scaling. Public and private procurement is the key to scaling low-carbon concrete adoption, as found in EFIF's recent report -
Building Demand for Low-Carbon Concrete - EFI Foundation
This report recommends a pragmatic, low-cost plan to reduce concrete’s carbon intensity by leveraging the market-forming power of demand-side policy.
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The Strait of Hormuz crisis demonstrates the importance of electrification, but also low-carbon fuels. @ernestmoniz.bsky.social in TIME, "we have not had success in producing affordable, scalable, low-carbon fuels to displace oil, we need a lot of innovation.”
The Strait of Hormuz Is Exposing a Blind Spot in the Energy Transition
Alternative fuels like jet fuel can help address the energy price volatility that has resulted from the Iran war.
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⚡The EFI Foundation is now posting on TikTok and Instagram! We’ll be sharing accessible insights on the energy transition to new audiences as @EFIFoundation on both platforms. 🔵Instagram: www.instagram.com/efifoundation 🔵Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@efifoundation
New analysis from us and @efifoundation.org: America’s energy innovation ambitions are only as strong as the federal workforce responsible for delivering them. We crunched the numbers and found that federal workforce is suffering massive losses of staff capacity and skills. fas.org/publication/...
Ongoing DOE Staff Shortages Limit Trump Energy Priorities
Although DOE activity began to rebound in 2026 without an increased and targeted hiring strategy, the department risks falling short just as the demand for energy innovation is accelerating.
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Since January 2025, DOE has lost roughly 3,000 federal staff and department headcounts are still declining today. Our new analysis with the @scientistsorg.bsky.social examines what this ongoing loss means in practice. Read here -
DOE Staffing Shortages Continue to Limit Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation
Authors: EFI Foundation: Katelyn O’Dell Dean, Rachel Holzer, Akhila Mullapudi, Alex Durkee, Alex Kizer | FAS: Addy Smith, Megan Husted America’s energy innovation ambitions are only as strong as the f...
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Ernest J. Moniz (@ernestmoniz.bsky.social) joined the Decouple podcast to reflect on his work negotiating the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and stress the importance of diplomacy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Ernie Moniz: Reflections on the JCPOA
Podcast Episode · Decouple · July 23 · 44m
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💡 We are seeking a communications intern or fellow! This is a hybrid role based in Washington, D.C., supporting a leading nonpartisan energy policy organization focused on accelerating affordable, safe, and low-carbon energy solutions. Apply here: lnkd.in/ehD7Edfc
Earlier this year, our #EnergyInnovationProject launched with a panel of experts exploring successes and opportunities in energy innovation. Hear from @ernestmoniz.bsky.social, Tom Fanning, & Anne Simpson on what might come next for American energy.
Introducing the Energy Innovation Project: Data to Power America’s Competitive Edge
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At @aspenideas.bsky.social in Chicago, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social shared his thoughts on the future of energy. 💡 "I personally think the end state is not changed. We will continue to go towards a low-carbon economy, maybe in ways that are a little bit different from what was imagined some years ago."
On July 20, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social will speak at Aspen Ideas Climate 2026 in Chicago. Moniz will join the opening general assembly with TIME's @justinworland.com for a discussion on how geopolitics is reshaping a path to a cleaner energy future.
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Today, OMB closes public comment on its proposed changes to how federal agencies award and administer grants and cooperative agreements. Our analysis shows that these changes could hinder DOE support for U.S. energy innovation. Read our public comment -
OMB Proposal Could Hinder U.S. Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation
This public comment from EFIF analyzes proposed changes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Uniform Guidance.
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⚡We are seeking a communications intern or fellow for fall 2026 to support our work focused on accelerating affordable, safe, and low-carbon energy solutions! Apply here: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/39
The Office of Management and Budget has proposed substantial changes to how federal agencies award and administer grants. The new rules could have a massive impact on the way the DOE supports innovation through R&D funding. Read our public comment - efifoundation.org/energy-innov...
OMB Proposal Could Hinder U.S. Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation
This public comment from EFIF analyzes proposed changes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Uniform Guidance.
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Geologic hydrogen has the potential to transform our energy system. EFIF's Madeline Schomburg describes how impactful geologic hydrogen could be, if we can realize its potential.
⚡Want to stay up to date on the evolving energy landscape and EFI Foundation publications? In our monthly newsletter Energy Compass, we share insights and recommendations to pave the way for cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable energy.
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Both Fervo and X-energy went public earlier this year in major milestones for next-generation geothermal and advanced nuclear. This #EnergyInnovationProject analysis explores how DOE investment supported both companies.
Fervo and X-Energy: How Federal Support Powered IPO Successes
In the last month, two clean firm power companies debuted on the public markets amid policy uncertainty, worsening constraints on U.S. energy infrastructure development, rising energy costs, and an un...
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Speaking with Paula Newton of @cnn.com, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social assessed where U.S.-Iranian negotiations currently stand. "The reality is, the MOU has backed up to where it is addressing only the nuclear issue, and not the missiles, and not the proxies.” Watch: bit.ly/4vzofYD
We are thrilled to welcome Marisa Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Strategic Corporates & Partnerships at bp, and Tom Fanning, former CEO of Southern Company, to the EFI Foundation’s Global Advisory Committee! We look forward to their contributions and insight.
Marisa Buchanan and Tom Fanning Join EFI Foundation Global Advisory Committee - EFI Foundation
The EFI Foundation announces that Marisa Buchanan, and Tom Fanning, have joined its Global Advisory Committee.
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At the SEEC Institute Solutions Summit, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social co-led a breakout session with Senator Angus King. They highlighted an evolving U.S. energy landscape, driven by a market forces and geopolitical events. Both agreed that a shift towards renewable energy is happening.
EFIF's @ernestmoniz.bsky.social joined @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social with @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social to analyze the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. ▶️ Watch the full discussion: efifoundation.org/wp-content/u...
I joined Ali Velshi on @ms.now's 11th Hour to discuss the recent memorandum of understanding with Iran. One item that is not included in the MOU, but must be a priority during negotiations, is ensuring inspectors can gain access beyond the declared nuclear sites.
Trump signs MOU that achieves none of his goals in Iran
The president's so-called "Trump Deal" with Iran looks a lot like he's losing a war and stamping his name on it. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, who was instrumental in negotiating the JCPOA, jo...
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Food security has become an energy innovation priority. In the latest from the #EnergyInnovationProject, we assess the impact of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure on global fertilizer markets and explore a domestic solution to the problem.
Hormuz Conflict Makes Fertilizer an Energy Innovation Priority - EFI Foundation
Author: Alex Kizer Contributor: Akhila Mullapudi The Energy Innovation Project examines how federal support influences the deployment of emerging energy technologies. Recent turmoil in global fertiliz...
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EFIF's #EnergyInnovationProject recently launched with a panel of experts exploring successes and opportunities in energy innovation. Hear from Ernest J. Moniz, Tom Fanning, and Anne Simpson about what might come next for American energy. Watch here -
Introducing the Energy Innovation Project: Data to Power America’s Competitive Edge
YouTube video by EFI Foundation
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🚨 We're Hiring! EFI Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships to lead fundraising efforts and grow our impact in the energy sector. Apply here - efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/38
⚡The EFI Foundation is now on TikTok and Instagram! We’ll be sharing our insights on the energy transition to new audiences as @EFIFoundation on both platforms. 🔸Instagram: instagram.com/efifoundation 🔸TikTok: tiktok.com/@efifoundation
📊The U.S. DOE has nearly $65B to support American energy innovation, but what are the priority programs, projects, and technologies? The #EnergyInnovationProject provides transparent analysis of DOE’s grants, loans, and budget. Explore the data -
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Interested in the numbers shaping the future of energy? Every month we highlight a noteworthy figure in our Energy Compass newsletter. In this month’s Data Dive, we highlight Other Transaction (OT) agreements from the Department of Energy since 2016.
⚡Want to stay up to date on the evolving energy landscape and EFI Foundation publications? In our monthly newsletter Energy Compass, we share insights and recommendations to pave the way for cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable energy.
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Fill out this form to subscribe to EFI Foundation's monthly newsletter and stay informed on the latest research and thought leadership from our team.
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