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This page offers an easy way for policymakers to access energy and environment research and analysis that is relevant to current Congressional agendas. For more in-depth information, visit the Energy and Environment Research Area. For additional information, to request documents, or to arrange a briefing, contact the RAND Office of Congressional Relations at ocr@rand.org or (703) 413-1100 x5395.

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Impacts on U.S. Energy Expenditures and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Increasing Renewable Energy Use

Presented by Michael Toman
July 11, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
2325 Rayburn House Office Building

Meeting the Challenges of Water Resource Planning: New Decision Support Methods for Water Managers Facing Uncertain Future Climate

Hosted by RAND, in conjunction with the California Institute for Federal Policy Research
Presented by Robert Lempert and David Groves
Introduction by Debra Knopman
January 31, 2008
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
2203 Rayburn House Office Building

Challenges Facing the Global Supply Chain

This event also introduces the new RAND Supply Chain Policy Center
May 17, 2007
8:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
419 Senate Dirksen Building

The Market Penetration Rate for Flood Insurance: Estimates and Policy Implications

Presented by Lloyd Dixon
March 13, 2006
12:00 P.M. — 1:30 P.M.
2203 Rayburn House Office Building

Unexploded Ordnance: Estimating Costs and Benefits of Cleanup

Presented by Jacqueline MacDonald
October 25, 2005
12:00 P.M. — 1:30 P.M.
2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Transferring Army BRAC Lands Containing Unexploded Ordnance

Presented by Dr. Debra Knopman
October 14, 2005
12:00 P.M. — 1:30 P.M.
2360 Rayburn House Office Building

Oil Shale Development in the U.S.: Prospects and Policy Issues

Presented by James T. Bartis
September 30, 2005
11:00 A.M. — 12:00 P.M.
1116 Longworth House Office Building

Fact Sheet

The following PDF fact sheet encapsulates selected RAND publications, creating quick and easy references on energy issues.

A New Tool Can Help Commercial-Building Owners Make Better Water-Efficiency Decisions — Oct. 24, 2007

Private Insurers Play a Limited, but Key, Role in Underwriting Residential Flood Insurance — Jun. 21, 2007

Preparing for Future Floods: Analyzing Reconstruction Pathways from Past Floods Can Help — Oct. 23, 2006

Despite Deep Scientific Uncertainty, Long-Term Problems Can Be Tackled — Jun. 23, 2006

A New Approach to Assessing Gas and Oil Resources — May, 2003

View More »Publication Profiles

The following PDF publication profiles list relevant research studies in various areas of public policy interest, creating a quick and easy reference guide of research in that area.

RAND Energy and Environment Researcher Guide

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Western Riverside County Habitat Conservation Plan Progressing, but Needs Fine-Tuning — Nov. 3, 2008

San Jacinto Wildlife Area, CA

Western Riverside County's Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan -- a sweeping effort to protect endangered and threatened species while accelerating the approval of transportation improvements -- has made significant progress, but needs modifying to reach its goals in Southern California's changing economy.

Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences — Oct. 8, 2008

oil sands mining, photo courtesy of Flickr

Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered.

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