Daniel Raimi
banner
danielraimi.bsky.social
Daniel Raimi
@danielraimi.bsky.social
Dad and husband. Energy and environmental policy at RFF and UMich. Host a podcast, play the guitar, mix tasty drinks.
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.
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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
August 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
And there will be prizes!
March 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It is not karaoke. It is a surprise!
March 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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.
March 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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.
February 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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.
February 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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.
February 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I think the transcription service may have misheard the wet blanket:
“We already have plenty of profitable shell plates in the United States.”
🤣
January 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM