We’re helping fossil fuel–dependent communities across the United States develop strategies to support their local economies.
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Fossil fuel-fired power plants are economic drivers for communities across the United States. When plants retire, communities are often left with difficult questions about how to support affected workers and make up for lost government revenue. Join REE’s upcoming webinar to learn from leading researchers about how communities and state governments can better prepare for these closures!
Learn more and registerREE was established in 2024 to develop strategies that strengthen the economies of fossil fuel–dependent communities across the United States as the energy system transforms. We support action-oriented research to find what works, then transform that research into policy ideas for local, state, tribal, and federal policymakers. We're also building a community of scholars, policymakers and economic development practitioners to share knowledge and build relationships across the nation's energy communities.
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More research is needed on how to increase the economic resilience of fossil fuel–dependent regions. Developing new knowledge in this area is critical to supporting communities during the United States’ energy transition.
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