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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 24/09/2026

The inaugural Energy Innovation Leadership Forum featured illuminating discussions on where U.S. energy innovation is headed and how we can ensure financial and policy support for groundbreaking energy solutions. Explore our work: efifoundation.org

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 18/09/2026

EFIF's @ernestmoniz.bsky.social joined @bloomberg.com's "This Weekend" to assess the situation in Iran, as the IAEA continues to lose insight into the country's nuclear activities. Watch here: www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 17/09/2026

💲 Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Congress authorized DOE to award $57.5 billion to strengthen U.S. energy systems. Nearly five years later, our analysis shows that only 6% of the funding has reached recipients -

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Where is DOE’s IIJA Funding? - EFI Foundation

This analysis from EFI Foundation analyzes the amount of IIJA funding authorized by Congress for DOE that has reached recipients

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 15/09/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Michael Greenstone to EFI Foundation's Global Advisory Committee. Greenstone is a preeminent economist whose research has influenced policy in the U.S. and around the globe. He is a leading expert on the energy transition.

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Michael Greenstone Joins EFI Foundation Global Advisory Committee - EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation announces that Michael Greenstone has joined its Global Advisory Committee.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 11/09/2026

⚡Now is your chance to register for the Energy Innovation Leadership Forum at Climate Week NYC: share.hsforms.com/2CUtffuInR-2... This forum brings together leaders to discuss creating durable policy solutions by weaving climate, security, equity, and investability into one conversation.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 09/09/2026

📊The U.S. DOE has nearly $65B to support energy innovation, but what are the priority programs, projects, and technologies? Our database provides transparent analysis of DOE’s grants, loans, and budget. 🔎Explore the data -

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 08/09/2026

Both Fervo and X-energy went public earlier this year in major milestones for next-generation geothermal and advanced nuclear. This Energy Innovation Project analysis explores how DOE investment supported these companies.

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Fervo and X-Energy: How Federal Support Powered IPO Successes

In the last month, two clean firm power companies debuted on the public markets amid policy uncertainty, worsening constraints on U.S. energy infrastructure development, rising energy costs, and an un...

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 03/09/2026

Last week, the EFI Foundation hosted 18 congressional staffers for a tour of energy infrastructure in the Midwest. The group visited energy and agricultural sites in MN and SD. The trip demonstrated how federal policy translates to investment and operational decisions.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 02/09/2026

@ernestmoniz.bsky.social recently joined Tavis Smiley to discuss Trump administration cuts to public research. “When you start taking this kind of political approach to determining what's getting funded, you have no idea what major innovations you are handicapping.” Listen here -

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Ernest Moniz joins Tavis Smiley

Founder and CEO of the EFI Foundation and former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz talks about the politicization of clean energy and grid infrastructure gr

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 01/09/2026

⚡The EFI Foundation is on TikTok and Instagram! We’ll be sharing insights on the energy transition as @EFIFoundation on both platforms. 👉Instagram: instagram.com/efifoundation 👉TikTok: tiktok.com/@efifoundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 27/08/2026

The Trump DOE inherited billions for energy innovation, largely from unspent Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funds. After a down 2025, the first few months of 2026 show effort to move more money into the private sector.

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Is DOE Open for Business? - EFI Foundation

In 2026, it seems DOE is changing course. The first few months of the year show a clear shift in the Trump administration’s science and energy innovation strategy.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 25/08/2026

Ledger-based carbon accounting can provide credible, comparable measures of product carbon intensity. EFIF's case studies apply our carbon accounting framework to steel production, tracking every carbon stock and flow across the supply chain with precision. Read below -

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 21/08/2026

Since January 2025, DOE has lost roughly 3,000 federal staff and department headcounts are still declining today. Our recent collaboration with @scientistsorg.bsky.social examines what this ongoing loss means in practice. Read here -

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DOE Staffing Shortages Continue to Limit Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation

This analysis from EFI Foundation (EFIF) and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) details changes in DOE’s workforce and spending.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 20/08/2026

The Energy Innovation Project is turning data dispersed across thousands of federal government spreadsheets into an accessible, transparent tool - efifoundation.org/energy-innov...

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 19/08/2026

Looking for insights from experts on the world’s toughest energy challenges? Our newsletters feature perspectives on everything from scaling nuclear energy to U.S. energy innovation and takeaways from global events. ✉️Sign up -

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 17/08/2026

The Trump administration has sought to unravel Biden-era clean energy spending. Cuts to grants and loans authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have left companies and investors in limbo.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 13/08/2026

Concrete production accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Low-carbon alternatives are available, but have yet to achieve scale.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 12/08/2026

Every month, EFIF’s Energy Compass newsletter features a Data Dive highlighting key figures from our research.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 10/08/2026

Speaking with CNN Portugal, Ernest J. Moniz (@ernestmoniz.bsky.social) compared the 2015 Iran negotiations, which he took part in, with current talks. He highlighted the complications that have arisen since the 2018 U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 05/08/2026

💡Today, concrete production accounts for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Low-carbon solutions are available but require scaling. Public and private procurement is the key to scaling low-carbon concrete adoption, as found in EFIF's recent report -

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Building Demand for Low-Carbon Concrete - EFI Foundation

This report recommends a pragmatic, low-cost plan to reduce concrete’s carbon intensity by leveraging the market-forming power of demand-side policy.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 03/08/2026

The Strait of Hormuz crisis demonstrates the importance of electrification, but also low-carbon fuels. @ernestmoniz.bsky.social in TIME, "we have not had success in producing affordable, scalable, low-carbon fuels to displace oil, we need a lot of innovation.”

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The Strait of Hormuz Is Exposing a Blind Spot in the Energy Transition

Alternative fuels like jet fuel can help address the energy price volatility that has resulted from the Iran war.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 31/07/2026

⚡The EFI Foundation is now posting on TikTok and Instagram! We’ll be sharing accessible insights on the energy transition to new audiences as @EFIFoundation on both platforms. 🔵Instagram: www.instagram.com/efifoundation 🔵Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@efifoundation

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Federation of American Scientists @scientistsorg.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New analysis from us and @efifoundation.org: America’s energy innovation ambitions are only as strong as the federal workforce responsible for delivering them. We crunched the numbers and found that federal workforce is suffering massive losses of staff capacity and skills. fas.org/publication/...

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Ongoing DOE Staff Shortages Limit Trump Energy Priorities

Although DOE activity began to rebound in 2026 without an increased and targeted hiring strategy, the department risks falling short just as the demand for energy innovation is accelerating.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 24/07/2026

Ernest J. Moniz (@ernestmoniz.bsky.social) joined the Decouple podcast to reflect on his work negotiating the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and stress the importance of diplomacy. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

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Ernie Moniz: Reflections on the JCPOA

Podcast Episode · Decouple · July 23 · 44m

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 23/07/2026

💡 We are seeking a communications intern or fellow! This is a hybrid role based in Washington, D.C., supporting a leading nonpartisan energy policy organization focused on accelerating affordable, safe, and low-carbon energy solutions. Apply here: lnkd.in/ehD7Edfc

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 22/07/2026

Earlier this year, our #EnergyInnovationProject launched with a panel of experts exploring successes and opportunities in energy innovation. Hear from @ernestmoniz.bsky.social, Tom Fanning, & Anne Simpson on what might come next for American energy.

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Introducing the Energy Innovation Project: Data to Power America’s Competitive Edge

YouTube video by EFI Foundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 21/07/2026

At @aspenideas.bsky.social in Chicago, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social shared his thoughts on the future of energy. 💡 "I personally think the end state is not changed. We will continue to go towards a low-carbon economy, maybe in ways that are a little bit different from what was imagined some years ago."

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 16/07/2026

On July 20, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social will speak at Aspen Ideas Climate 2026 in Chicago. Moniz will join the opening general assembly with TIME's @justinworland.com for a discussion on how geopolitics is reshaping a path to a cleaner energy future.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 14/07/2026

Join us for insights from EFIF experts on the world’s toughest energy challenges. Our newsletters feature perspectives on everything from scaling nuclear energy to U.S. energy innovation and takeaways from global events. ✉️ Sign up and access past newsletters -

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Newsletter - EFI Foundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 13/07/2026

Today, OMB closes public comment on its proposed changes to how federal agencies award and administer grants and cooperative agreements. Our analysis shows that these changes could hinder DOE support for U.S. energy innovation. Read our public comment -

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OMB Proposal Could Hinder U.S. Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation

This public comment from EFIF analyzes proposed changes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Uniform Guidance.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 10/07/2026

⚡We are seeking a communications intern or fellow for fall 2026 to support our work focused on accelerating affordable, safe, and low-carbon energy solutions! Apply here: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/39

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 09/07/2026

The Office of Management and Budget has proposed substantial changes to how federal agencies award and administer grants. The new rules could have a massive impact on the way the DOE supports innovation through R&D funding. Read our public comment - efifoundation.org/energy-innov...

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OMB Proposal Could Hinder U.S. Energy Innovation - EFI Foundation

This public comment from EFIF analyzes proposed changes from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to the Uniform Guidance.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 08/07/2026

Geologic hydrogen has the potential to transform our energy system. EFIF's Madeline Schomburg describes how impactful geologic hydrogen could be, if we can realize its potential.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 07/07/2026

⚡Want to stay up to date on the evolving energy landscape and EFI Foundation publications? In our monthly newsletter Energy Compass, we share insights and recommendations to pave the way for cleaner, more resilient, and more affordable energy.

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Newsletter - EFI Foundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 30/06/2026

⚡We are seeking a communications intern or fellow for fall 2026! Apply here: efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/39

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 26/06/2026

Speaking with Paula Newton of @cnn.com, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social assessed where U.S.-Iranian negotiations currently stand. "The reality is, the MOU has backed up to where it is addressing only the nuclear issue, and not the missiles, and not the proxies.” Watch: bit.ly/4vzofYD

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 25/06/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Marisa Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Strategic Corporates & Partnerships at bp, and Tom Fanning, former CEO of Southern Company, to the EFI Foundation’s Global Advisory Committee! We look forward to their contributions and insight.

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Marisa Buchanan and Tom Fanning Join EFI Foundation Global Advisory Committee - EFI Foundation

The EFI Foundation announces that Marisa Buchanan, and Tom Fanning, have joined its Global Advisory Committee.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 24/06/2026

At the SEEC Institute Solutions Summit, @ernestmoniz.bsky.social co-led a breakout session with Senator Angus King. They highlighted an evolving U.S. energy landscape, driven by a market forces and geopolitical events. Both agreed that a shift towards renewable energy is happening.

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 22/06/2026

EFIF's @ernestmoniz.bsky.social joined @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social with @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social to analyze the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. ▶️ Watch the full discussion: efifoundation.org/wp-content/u...

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Ernest Moniz @ernestmoniz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I joined Ali Velshi on @ms.now's 11th Hour to discuss the recent memorandum of understanding with Iran. One item that is not included in the MOU, but must be a priority during negotiations, is ensuring inspectors can gain access beyond the declared nuclear sites.

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Trump signs MOU that achieves none of his goals in Iran

The president's so-called "Trump Deal" with Iran looks a lot like he's losing a war and stamping his name on it. Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, who was instrumental in negotiating the JCPOA, jo...

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 17/06/2026

EFIF's #EnergyInnovationProject recently launched with a panel of experts exploring successes and opportunities in energy innovation. Hear from Ernest J. Moniz, Tom Fanning, and Anne Simpson about what might come next for American energy. Watch here -

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Introducing the Energy Innovation Project: Data to Power America’s Competitive Edge

YouTube video by EFI Foundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 16/06/2026

🚨 We're Hiring! EFI Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships to lead fundraising efforts and grow our impact in the energy sector. Apply here - efifoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/38

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 12/06/2026

⚡The EFI Foundation is now on TikTok and Instagram! We’ll be sharing our insights on the energy transition to new audiences as @EFIFoundation on both platforms. 🔸Instagram: instagram.com/efifoundation 🔸TikTok: tiktok.com/@efifoundation

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 11/06/2026

📊The U.S. DOE has nearly $65B to support American energy innovation, but what are the priority programs, projects, and technologies? The #EnergyInnovationProject provides transparent analysis of DOE’s grants, loans, and budget. Explore the data -

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EFI Foundation @efifoundation.org · 09/06/2026

Interested in the numbers shaping the future of energy? Every month we highlight a noteworthy figure in our Energy Compass newsletter. In this month’s Data Dive, we highlight Other Transaction (OT) agreements from the Department of Energy since 2016.

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