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This fact sheet from Energy Innovation outlines how data center electricity demand can be made flexible through workload shifting, operational reductions, and the use of backup power or storage to minimize the need for new fossil fuel generation and grid infrastructure.

This case study examines the role of the U.S. government in advancing diesel internal combustion engine technology. It details how federal investments in basic combustion research, the development of simulation tools, and the establishment of public-private partnerships led to significant improvements in fuel efficiency and a dramatic reduction in harmful emissions for heavy-duty trucks between the 1970s and 2010.

This briefing from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to maintain energy efficiency and electrification progress in buildings and industry following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which the author projects will negatively impact the U.S. economy.

A guide by Energy Innovation outlining the eligibility criteria for federal tax credits for new and used passenger electric vehicles, including MSRP limits, income caps, and battery sourcing requirements.

This fact sheet summarizes a study by Energy Innovation on the reliability of accelerated clean electricity portfolios in California, specifically testing an 85% clean electricity target for 2030. Using a production cost model (PLEXOS) to stress-test three portfolios against variables such as low hydro, reduced gas availability, and limited imports, the study concludes that reaching this target is feasible and reliable across most weather years and stress conditions.

This fact sheet from Energy Innovation outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) transforms clean energy economics in the United States and provides a roadmap for state-level policymakers to maximize these benefits. It argues that while the IRA provides significant incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower costs, state action is required to realize this potential.

This fact sheet from Energy Innovation outlines how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides foundational support for decarbonizing the United States building sector through rebates, tax credits, and funding for building codes, while emphasizing the need for complementary state, local, and Tribal government actions to ensure successful implementation.

This briefing by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic impacts of the U.S. Senate's version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," passed on July 1st. The analysis forecasts that the bill's energy provisions—specifically the phase-out of clean energy tax credits and new material sourcing requirements—will reduce electricity capacity, increase power prices for consumers, and decrease U.S. GDP and employment.

This briefing by Energy Innovation analyzes the economic impacts of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee's version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," released on June 28th. The analysis forecasts that the bill's energy provisions—including a new excise tax on wind and solar, the repeal of clean energy tax credits, and increased oil and gas leasing—will lead to significant decreases in electricity generation capacity, higher power prices for consumers, and substantial losses in GDP and employment.

This guide by Energy Innovation outlines eight quantifiable urban planning principles designed to help China develop prosperous, low-carbon cities. It argues that high-density cities cannot be designed around the car and must instead prioritize public transport, walking, and bicycling to avoid gridlock, pollution, and economic stagnation.

This fact sheet from Energy Innovation outlines the challenges energy regulators face due to the uncertainty surrounding the development of the low-emissions hydrogen industry. It argues that regulators must adopt a proactive, holistic approach—looking beyond their immediate jurisdictional purview to include policy, emissions accounting, air pollution, and water usage—to ensure energy affordability, reliability, and safety while avoiding stranded assets.

This report by Energy Innovation argues that the traditional electric utility business model in the United States is facing a 'death spiral' due to technological advances, declining energy demand, and climate regulations. The author proposes a shift toward 'performance-based regulation,' where utilities are rewarded for achieving goals in reliability, affordability, and environmental performance rather than for the volume of electricity sold.

This briefing from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to mitigate the economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by removing barriers to clean energy deployment to lower costs and attract private investment.

This report proposes the creation of an "energy park" in Pueblo, Colorado, as an economic development strategy to replace the retiring Comanche coal plant. The strategy involves a diversified portfolio of clean energy resources and "flexible" industrial technologies to maintain tax revenue and grid reliability while reducing costs for electricity customers.

This guide from Energy Innovation provides a blueprint for U.S. state policymakers to stimulate investments in clean industries, particularly in response to the negative economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It outlines strategies to attract clean industrial projects, overcome regulatory and commercial barriers, and leverage technologies like industrial thermal batteries and low-carbon hydrogen to decarbonize manufacturing.

This guide from Energy Innovation provides a strategic framework for U.S. state policymakers to maintain momentum in electric transportation following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which the author claims will negatively impact the U.S. economy and terminate federal EV incentives by September 2025.

This fact sheet from Energy Innovation analyzes the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on transportation electrification in the United States. It argues that while IRA incentives for electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, and domestic supply chains are a positive first step, they are insufficient on their own to align transportation emissions reductions with a 1.5 degree Celsius climate scenario. The document details specific tax credits for passenger and commercial EVs and calls for complementary state and federal actions, such as more stringent tailpipe standards and grid investments, to accelerate the transition.

A statement by Friends of the Earth International arguing that climate justice is inseparable from Palestinian liberation, as both are driven by the same systems of imperialism, neoliberalism, and colonialism.

This research paper examines the lack of environmental justice in Nigeria's Niger Delta, focusing on the role of transnational oil corporations and the struggle of civil society and impacted communities to seek legal redress.

A briefing by Friends of the Earth International criticizing the climate-related goals in the first draft of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, specifically the target of mitigating 10 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalent.