EESI Briefings & Events

EESI regularly organizes briefings and events in Washington, DC to educate policymakers on technologies and policies that can solve some of our most pressing environmental and economic problems. Presentations, handouts, and audio recordings are usually available on this website a few hours after events end.

Electric Transmission
January 15, 2009
Public Health, Climate Change, and Federal Transportation Policy
January 14, 2009
The Strategic Role of States in Supporting Clean Energy
January 13, 2009
Smart Grid: How Does It Work and Why Do We Need It?
January 8, 2009
A National Carbon Tax: Another Option for Carbon Pricing
December 9, 2008
Low-Level Organic Chemicals in Rivers and Streams: Implications for Drinking Water
December 5, 2008
Hidden Health Costs of Transportation Policy
December 3, 2008
Renewable Energy Discussion Series: Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
November 21, 2008
Plug-In Cars, Energy Security and Climate: American and European Perspectives
November 18, 2008
A Presidential Climate Action Plan: Options for the New Administration and Congress
November 13, 2008
Green Jobs: Re-energizing the American Economy
October 22, 2008
High-Performance Green Schools: How to Get Them in Your District
October 21, 2008
Climate Change Legislation and Revenue Recycling
September 16, 2008
Biopower: Technologies, Policies, and Opportunities
August 21, 2008
11th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum
July 31, 2008
20% Wind Energy by 2030: Changing America’s Electricity Supply
July 25, 2008
Moving Away From High Gas Prices: Transportation Policy and Oil Independence
July 17, 2008
How Solar Energy Can Help Meet America’s Growing Energy Needs
July 11, 2008
Straw-Bale Construction: Harvesting Its Potential as an Affordable and Energy-Efficient Building Strategy
June 20, 2008
Renewable Energy Payments in the US: Prospects and Perspectives
June 18, 2008