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This fact sheet by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) analyzes the use of risk mitigation instruments by the World Bank Group (WBG) for climate-related projects. It concludes that while the WBG is a major provider of risk mitigation, these instruments have not been used at a significant scale for climate change, suggesting a need for a formal mandate to increase availability and the use of specific tools like guarantees and index-based instruments.

This fact sheet outlines the regulatory frameworks for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) and emission testing across various global regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, specifying the standards used for light and heavy vehicles.

A fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible explaining the purpose of vehicle labeling policies in the Americas and listing the years of implementation across several countries.

This guide from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible outlines three methods for vehicle homologation to certify compliance with emissions, efficiency, and safety requirements, enabling the implementation of vehicle labeling, consumption standards, and incentives for cleaner vehicles.

This report analyzes the barriers and strategic requirements for achieving a 100% electric Major Public Transport (TPM) fleet in Greater Valparaíso by 2040. It identifies charging infrastructure and electrical grid capacity as the most critical obstacles, while confirming that electric buses can operate in the city's challenging topography if technically adapted. The document proposes a transition from an atomized operator model to a professionalized system with state-led infrastructure provision, drawing on international experiences from the Netherlands, China, Colombia, and Santiago de Chile.

This fact sheet from the Centro de Movilidad Sostenible discusses the environmental and safety impacts of the global trade in used light vehicles, highlighting the disproportionate burden on low- and middle-income countries and the need for stricter import regulations.

This case study describes the Epic Homes Program, an on-bill financing initiative launched by Fort Collins Utilities in mid-2018 to support residential energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This guide explains how on-bill financing (OBF) can increase the adoption of distributed solar energy by removing financial barriers for families and businesses, particularly those in underserved communities.

This guide explains the mechanism of on-bill financing, where repayments for energy-related upgrades are integrated into monthly utility bills, and highlights its potential for promoting equity and accessibility.

This guide from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines various capital sources and risk management strategies for municipal electric utilities developing on-bill financing (OBF) programs for energy efficiency and clean energy projects.

This case study describes community solar projects with on-bill financing options implemented by three utilities in the United States: Grand Valley Power Cooperative in Colorado, Cedar Falls Utilities in Iowa, and Lake Region Electric Cooperative in Minnesota.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has adopted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement, establishing these principles as core values to guide its operations, policy work, and technical assistance programs in addressing climate change and environmental challenges.

This case study describes the City of Holland, Michigan's Community Energy Plan and the subsequent creation of the Holland On-Bill Loan Program, a financing mechanism designed to increase energy efficiency in residential buildings.

This case study describes the Green Energy Money $aver (GEM$) On-Bill Program in Hawaii, launched in April 2019 by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA). The program provides no-upfront-cost financing for clean energy improvements—such as solar PV and water heaters—for renters, low-to-moderate income households, nonprofits, and small businesses, with repayments made through monthly utility bills.

A letter dated June 12, 2012, from several members of Congress to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture, urging the renewal of core energy title programs in the upcoming Farm Bill to support rural economic development and energy security.

The Help My House (HMH) Loan Pilot Program tested the use of on-bill financing (OBF) to implement energy efficiency measures in 125 homes served by South Carolina's electric cooperatives. The program demonstrated that OBF can significantly reduce residential electricity use and costs while maintaining high member satisfaction, serving as a cost-effective alternative to new power generation investment.

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute outlines a vision for deploying high-octane, low-carbon (HOLC) fuels in North American vehicle powertrains to meet 2025 greenhouse gas emission standards. It details infrastructure progress, fuel specifications, engine testing, and the strategic importance of increasing octane ratings to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions.

This briefing, compiled from public interest groups, warns against the current trend of privatized nuclear decommissioning in the United States. It argues that private companies are prioritizing profit over safety by rapidly dismantling plants and moving high-level radioactive waste to 'consolidated interim storage' (CIS) sites without adequate containment technology or a permanent disposal solution.

This policy brief from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) argues that renewable biomass and the energy programs established by the 2008 Farm Bill are critical for reducing U.S. dependence on petroleum, enhancing energy security, and promoting rural economic development.

This briefing by the American Gas Foundation, presented to Congressional staff, outlines the potential of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) as a carbon-neutral energy source derived from biomass, landfills, and wastewater treatment facilities. It highlights RNG's versatility across multiple sectors, its compatibility with existing pipeline infrastructure, and its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create jobs.