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It warns that current government momentum toward gas-to-power, including the RMI4P program and proposed LNG terminals, risks creating stranded assets and increasing electricity costs for consumers. The authors recommend a moratorium on gas-to-power development, focusing instead on rapid renewable deployment and energy efficiency.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Gas-fired power is not technically necessary for South Africa's electricity system until at least 2035, and may never be required due to advances in energy storage and grid integration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Renewable energy (wind and solar) is significantly cheaper than new combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) and open-cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) for bulk supply, with a price advantage that has widened since 2016.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Battery storage has become economically superior to gas for peaking functions, with 3-hour battery storage LCOE estimates in South Africa already 30% cheaper than gas OCGTs.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (RMI4P) uses a 'take-or-pay' structure that forces gas to be used for bulk supply, potentially costing consumers and Eskom an additional ZAR 42 billion (USD 2.84 billion).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Investment in gas-to-power carries a high risk of creating stranded assets, with potential capital costs for proposed plants and infrastructure estimated at a minimum of ZAR 184 billion (USD 12.1 billion).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The gas-to-power value chain may not offer significant GHG emission reductions over coal when methane leakages are considered, potentially making it a poor climate mitigation investment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South Africa's gas supply is insecure, relying on declining imports from Mozambique and unconfirmed domestic offshore or shale gas reserves.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Existing liquid fuel infrastructure (OCGTs running on diesel) is sufficient to meet rare peaking and balancing requirements for the next 15 years, removing the immediate need for new gas supply infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Developing a gas-to-power sector could create a future 'just transition' burden similar to that of the coal sector, as the industry may become economically uncompetitive shortly after establishment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003505#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["gas-fired power station","renewable energy","battery energy storage system","energy transition","stranded asset","greenhouse gas emissions","methane leak","just transition","Levelized cost of energy","green hydrogen","carbon tax"],"geography_discussed":["Mozambique","India","United States","Australia","California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["economic assessment","technical feasibility study","policy analysis"]},{"id":"earjust-002566","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/earjust-002566","title":"Technical Assistance for Accessing SRF Funding Provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021","publisher":{"name":"Earthjustice","organization":"earthjustice"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2022-02-23","source_url":"https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/epa_letter_-_technical_assistance_iija_srf_implementation_-_2-23-22.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A coalition of organizations recommends that the EPA implement a comprehensive technical assistance (TA) strategy to help small, rural, and environmental justice communities overcome financial and capacity barriers when applying for SRF funding. The letter argues that without proactive TA—including one-on-one support, planning grants, and pre-development loans—funding will continue to be inequitably distributed toward wealthier applicants. Key recommendations include utilizing the $1 billion IIJA set-aside for outreach, training utilities in community engagement, and supporting green infrastructure projects to enhance climate resilience.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Resource-constrained communities face significant financial and technical barriers to accessing SRF funding, with the average cost to develop and submit application materials for water infrastructure financing in California estimated at $17,000.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Historical data indicates a lack of equitable distribution in SRF awards, with only 7.1 percent of eligible community water systems receiving a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) award between 2011 and 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The authors recommend that the EPA allocate a significant portion of the approximately $1 billion in IIJA authorized set-aside funding for salaries, expenses, and administration toward outreach and assistance for small and disadvantaged communities.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To achieve the goal of directing 40 percent of funding benefits to disadvantaged communities per Executive Order 14008, the EPA should provide one-on-one technical assistance and planning grants to cover costs that cannot be reimbursed via SRF loans.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The EPA is urged to facilitate the use of pre-development loans and third-party loan guarantees to cover expensive technical documents, such as preliminary engineering reports and environmental reviews, which often impede progress for low-resource applicants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Technical assistance should specifically support the development of natural or green infrastructure projects, as many communities lack the capacity to identify and apply for funds for climate resiliency.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"earjust-002566#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["wastewater treatment","green infrastructure","climate resilience","climate change adaptation","environmental justice","climate finance","water distribution system"],"geography_discussed":["California","Maryland"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy recommendation"]},{"id":"sei-000885","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/sei-000885","title":"Agua local se globaliza: narrativas agua","publisher":{"name":"Stockholm Environment Institute","organization":"stockholm-environment-institute"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"es","date_published":"2022-02-13","source_url":"https://www.sei.org/perspectives/agua-local-se-globaliza-narrativas-agua/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The briefing examines the limitations of current water management frameworks, such as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and the water-energy-food nexus, in addressing water teleconnections. 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Hydrogen is presented as a versatile, carbon-free energy carrier capable of addressing these gaps. The author highlights specific opportunities in long-haul trucking, aviation, marine shipping, and ironmaking, while noting that the U.S. may require between 8 and 18 quads of hydrogen per year by 2050 for full decarbonization. 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It highlights that indoor pollution levels can be significantly higher than outdoor levels and that vulnerable populations, particularly children and communities of color, are disproportionately affected. Furthermore, it argues that gas appliances contribute to outdoor air pollution and climate change through the emission of criteria pollutants and methane, with methane leaks from stoves and water heaters potentially reaching 110 Gg per year. 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Despite a majority of workers voting to join the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) in June 2021 and subsequent certification by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in December 2021, the company has refused to bargain and has filed multiple appeals to delay the process.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"pestake-000174#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Since PAI Partners acquired Refresco in January 2018, the company has been cited by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 19 serious violations across five states. 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It details various funding mechanisms—including grants, rebates, vouchers, and loans—and identifies specific funding sources from the federal government (such as the IIJA), state programs (like California's HVIP), and local utilities or air quality districts. 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