Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)
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Target demographics: EESI focuses on federal policymakers. EESI's wide-ranging participants and partnerships include state and local government, industry, labor, embassies, nonprofits, academia, the media, and the general public.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 15,000 in our network
Geographic areas served: Nationwide
Mission:
Environmental and Energy Study Institute's (EESI) mission is to promote environmentally sustainable societies through transitions to social and economic patterns that sustain people, the environment and the natural resources upon which present and future generations depend.
EESI's goal is to be a catalyst for an energy revolution that moves us away from fossil fuels and towards a clean, safe and secure energy future. To accomplish this, EESI educates policymakers; and develops innovative policy solutions through coalition building, media outreach, publications, Congressional briefings, workshops and task forces. EESI brings the best science/ technology information, diverse perspectives and policy options that accomplish multiple goals into policy debates on environmental and energy issues.
EESI's goal is to be a catalyst for an energy revolution that moves us away from fossil fuels and towards a clean, safe and secure energy future. To accomplish this, EESI educates policymakers; and develops innovative policy solutions through coalition building, media outreach, publications, Congressional briefings, workshops and task forces. EESI brings the best science/ technology information, diverse perspectives and policy options that accomplish multiple goals into policy debates on environmental and energy issues.
Results:
EESI's impact can be seen in our successful effect on many policy initiatives over the years and the people who turn to us to learn and become involved. Our network includes more than 15,000 individuals engaged in energy and climate change. We produce 3 highly acclaimed electronic newsletters. Our Climate Change News, Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests, and EESI Update e-newsletters reach thousands, including every Congressional office. Our factsheets, policy papers and other materials are often used by media and other environmental groups to educate their members.
Our top ten accomplishments in 2011 were:
1. Completed the installation phase of our pilot project on innovative financing for home energy retrofits in South Carolina.
2. Brought together climate and transportation experts to discuss adaptation planning.
3. Investigated and increased understanding of the role of bioenergy from a climate change mitigation perspective.
4. Highlighted the economic impacts of energy policy.
5. Provided comments to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the proposed Clean Energy Standard.
6. Engaged with policymakers on the role of fossil fuel subsidies.
7. Highlighted China's path to a low-carbon economy.
8. Conceptualized a long-term strategy for moving our nation toward high-performance buildings.
9. Promoted Congressional understanding of complex transportation and vehicle standards in advance of the 2012 Transportation Bill.
10. Advanced awareness of the intersection between national security and climate change.
Our top ten accomplishments in 2011 were:
1. Completed the installation phase of our pilot project on innovative financing for home energy retrofits in South Carolina.
2. Brought together climate and transportation experts to discuss adaptation planning.
3. Investigated and increased understanding of the role of bioenergy from a climate change mitigation perspective.
4. Highlighted the economic impacts of energy policy.
5. Provided comments to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on the proposed Clean Energy Standard.
6. Engaged with policymakers on the role of fossil fuel subsidies.
7. Highlighted China's path to a low-carbon economy.
8. Conceptualized a long-term strategy for moving our nation toward high-performance buildings.
9. Promoted Congressional understanding of complex transportation and vehicle standards in advance of the 2012 Transportation Bill.
10. Advanced awareness of the intersection between national security and climate change.
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EESI does an amazing job spreading the knowledge of various topics. I enjoy hearing how the US and other countries are dealing with energy and environmental issues. It's so refreshing to hear countries are sharing what is working (and even what isn't working!). The recent webcasting capabilities...
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