EPRI Comments on the U.S. Department of Energy Climate Working Group Report, "A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate"

In response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) draft report, A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate, released in July 2025, EPRI submitted formal comments during the public review period. As an independent, non-profit research organization with a public-benefit mission, EPRI often develops objective, science-based comments grounded in its extensive R&D portfolio and its unique role as the electricity sector’s collaborative research organization.

EPRI’s comments in this case focus on the implications of the DOE report for the power sector, particularly in the areas of reliability, resilience, and adaptation. Drawing on research from EPRI’s Climate REsilience and ADaptation initiative (READi), as well as longstanding work in low-carbon pathways, air quality, and the social cost of carbon, the comments emphasize the importance of high-quality data, robust scientific foundations, and transparent methodologies. The report examines the DOE’s treatment of extreme weather, emissions policy, and socioeconomic risks, and offers constructive recommendations to improve the scientific rigor and practical relevance of the final report. EPRI’s contributions aim to support informed decision-making and continued public and scientific engagement on climate resilience and energy system planning.