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Jun 25, 2026

Supply Chain, Energy, and AI Nexus: Evaluating AI Energy Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

The authors identify the inventory of critical electrical equipment for artificial intelligence (AI) data center operations and the impact of supply chain vulnerabilities on the U.S. power grid’s ability to meet AI demand by 2030.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Rahim Ali, Frank Andujar Lugo, Karishma V. Patel, Robin Wang
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Jun 10, 2026

What Is Blocking U.S. Power Expansion for AI—and What Could Unlock It by 2030?

Artificial intelligence is increasing electricity demand at a pace that is straining U.S. energy infrastructure. RAND researchers mapped and prioritized barriers to energy expansion in the United States.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Aisha Najera, Austin Smidt, Robin Wang, Hye Min Park, Henri van Soest, David Gill
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Apr 29, 2026

How Much More Power Can the U.S. Grid Provide for AI? Projections and Policy Implications for 2030

A team of RAND researchers estimated how much additional power capacity the United States is likely to have by 2030 by translating planned electricity supply resources into a common measure of reliable capacity. This brief summarizes the results.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Henri van Soest, Hye Min Park, Austin Smidt, David Gill, Robin Wang, Kelly Klima, Aisha Najera
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Mar 12, 2026

Evaluating Potential Artificial Intelligence Energy Capacity at Different Data Center Sites

RAND researchers studied U.S. power capacity for large artificial intelligence data centers by 2030, reviewing 22 sites. Most showed moderate potential; Stargate and Pantex in Texas and the Kansas City National Security Campus ranked highest.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Austin Smidt, Robin Wang, Hye Min Park, David Gill, Henri van Soest
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Jan 2, 2026

Accelerating Technological Innovation Across the U.S. Wildfire Management System

Researchers assessed how wildfire technology innovations move from idea to field use, identified gaps, and studied models from four government-led innovation organizations to identify transferable practices to accelerate innovation.

Patrick S. Roberts, Jon Schmid, Aaron Clark-Ginsberg, Jay Balagna, Izabella Martinez
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Dec 17, 2025

Accelerating Puerto Rico's Disaster Recovery: A Synthesis of Findings and Recommendations

At the current pace, Puerto Rico's recovery from the 2017 hurricanes will not finish until 2051. The authors provide a clear assessment of the challenges and recommendations for policies and actions to accelerate the recovery.

Kyle Siler-Evans, Keith Crane, Elvira N. Loredo, Vegard M. Nygaard, Chandra Garber
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Nov 25, 2025

Empowering Imperial County: A Comprehensive Workforce and Economic Development Strategy for Harnessing the Lithium Opportunity

The authors present the results of a workforce and economic development needs assessment aimed at exploring the potential for building out a robust lithium supply chain in Imperial County, California.

Elie Alhajjar, Peter Nguyen, Alexis Gable, Ashley Woo, Lester Ledgister, Jr., AK Keskin, Amanda Perez, Yoselín Mayoral
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Nov 6, 2025

U.S. Adults’ Perceptions of Six Possible Global Threats and Hazards

This report presents U.S. adults’ perceptions of risks of six possible global catastrophes: harms from artificial intelligence, asteroids and comets hitting Earth, severe changes to Earth’s climate, nuclear war, severe pandemics, and supervolcanoes.

Robert Bozick, Andrew M. Parker, Henry H. Willis
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Oct 29, 2025

Translating Military Skills into Energy and Infrastructure Careers: Occupational Matches, Credentials, and State Planning Guidance

In this report, the authors examine how service members leaving the military can smoothly transition into jobs in sustainable energy and infrastructure sectors, meeting the labor needs of these growing industries and supporting those who have served.

Aaron Strong, Jeffrey B. Wenger
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Oct 24, 2025

Pre- and Post-Fire Property Values in the Eaton Fire Burn Area: An Evaluation of the Diminution-in-Value Model Used in Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program

In this report, the authors examine the data and methods used to estimate the change in property values for single-family residences destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Southern California Edison uses this change to develop compensation offers.

Lloyd Dixon, Terry L. Schell, Jamie Morikawa, Gabriel W. Hassler, Jason M. Ward, Phoebe Rose Levine
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Oct 13, 2025

Expanding U.S. Net Available Power Capacity by 2030: Barriers and Solutions

The growth of U.S. data centers is straining the power grid. Researchers identified barriers to expanding capacity, assessed which can be overcome by 2030, and offer policy recommendations with estimates of potential capacity gains.

Ismael Arciniegas Rueda, Aisha Najera, Austin Smidt, Robin Wang, Hye Min Park, Henri van Soest, David Gill
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Sep 25, 2025

Socioeconomic Tipping Points in the Energy Transition: Expanding Climate Transition Risk Scenarios for Financial Stress Testing

Financial institutions need to anticipate foundational changes that might accompany an energy transition. This report describes three transition risk scenarios that envision socioeconomic tipping points and challenge assumptions in financial models.

Flannery C. Dolan, Susan A. Resetar, Anujin Nergui, Robert J. Lempert, James Syme

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Supply Chain, Energy, and AI Nexus: Evaluating AI Energy Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

What Is Blocking U.S. Power Expansion for AI—and What Could Unlock It by 2030?

How Much More Power Can the U.S. Grid Provide for AI? Projections and Policy Implications for 2030

Evaluating Potential Artificial Intelligence Energy Capacity at Different Data Center Sites

Accelerating Technological Innovation Across the U.S. Wildfire Management System

Accelerating Puerto Rico's Disaster Recovery: A Synthesis of Findings and Recommendations

Empowering Imperial County: A Comprehensive Workforce and Economic Development Strategy for Harnessing the Lithium Opportunity

U.S. Adults’ Perceptions of Six Possible Global Threats and Hazards

Translating Military Skills into Energy and Infrastructure Careers: Occupational Matches, Credentials, and State Planning Guidance

Pre- and Post-Fire Property Values in the Eaton Fire Burn Area: An Evaluation of the Diminution-in-Value Model Used in Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program

Expanding U.S. Net Available Power Capacity by 2030: Barriers and Solutions

Socioeconomic Tipping Points in the Energy Transition: Expanding Climate Transition Risk Scenarios for Financial Stress Testing

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How Much More Power Can the U.S. Grid Provide for AI?: Projections and Policy Implications for 2030

Could Deep Sea Mining Break China's Grip on Critical Minerals?

Evaluating Potential Artificial Intelligence Energy Capacity at Different Data Center Sites

Energy and Environment Briefs, Reports, and Testimonies

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Supply Chain, Energy, and AI Nexus: Evaluating AI Energy Supply Chain Vulnerabilities

What Is Blocking U.S. Power Expansion for AI—and What Could Unlock It by 2030?

How Much More Power Can the U.S. Grid Provide for AI? Projections and Policy Implications for 2030

Evaluating Potential Artificial Intelligence Energy Capacity at Different Data Center Sites

Accelerating Technological Innovation Across the U.S. Wildfire Management System

Accelerating Puerto Rico's Disaster Recovery: A Synthesis of Findings and Recommendations

Empowering Imperial County: A Comprehensive Workforce and Economic Development Strategy for Harnessing the Lithium Opportunity

U.S. Adults’ Perceptions of Six Possible Global Threats and Hazards

Translating Military Skills into Energy and Infrastructure Careers: Occupational Matches, Credentials, and State Planning Guidance

Pre- and Post-Fire Property Values in the Eaton Fire Burn Area: An Evaluation of the Diminution-in-Value Model Used in Southern California Edison's Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program

Expanding U.S. Net Available Power Capacity by 2030: Barriers and Solutions

Socioeconomic Tipping Points in the Energy Transition: Expanding Climate Transition Risk Scenarios for Financial Stress Testing

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