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This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics examines the transition from annual to hourly matching for accounting scope 2 emissions. It argues that hourly matching—requiring electricity consumption to be matched by renewable generation in the same hour—provides a more accurate reflection of decarbonisation and creates stronger market signals for renewable energy deployment than current annual standards. While 100% matching can be costly, the document suggests that partial matching (e.g., 80-90%) can maintain climate benefits while reducing costs. The briefing notes that the GHG Protocol is updating its Scope 2 Guidance, with a release expected in 2027, and highlights that hourly matching is already being implemented through 45 projects globally and specific regulatory frameworks like the EU's CBAM.

The Massachusetts Carbon Dioxide Removal Study, conducted by RMI for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), evaluates 23 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage pathways to determine their feasibility and scalability within the state's policy and economic context to support its Net Zero 2050 mandate.

A case study by the World Resources Institute (WRI) detailing a pilot project in Berbere, Ethiopia, where solar-powered irrigation pumps replaced costly and unreliable petrol pumps, significantly increasing farmer incomes and crop yields.

This research paper examines Nigeria's natural gas sector and its potential to drive sustainable industrialization across Africa. It analyzes the 'Decade of Gas' (2021-2030) initiative, critical infrastructure projects, and the regulatory reforms needed to transition from a reliance on oil exports to a gas-powered economy that supports regional energy security and manufacturing.

This research paper examines the financial feasibility and requirements of a model green hydrogen-based ironmaking project located in a developing country, designed to export green iron to developed nations for steel production.

This research paper examines the feasibility, potential benefits, and challenges of establishing a unified currency among the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). It analyzes the proposal through the lens of Optimal Currency Area (OCA) theory, highlighting the geopolitical goal of reducing reliance on the US dollar while noting significant economic and political hurdles.

This research paper examines the feasibility, potential benefits, and risks associated with the adoption of a unified currency among the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). It analyzes the proposal through the lens of Optimal Currency Areas (OCA) theory, highlighting the tension between the desire for reduced dollar-dependency and the reality of significant economic and political divergence among member states.

The Indonesia Cooking Diaries Study evaluates the feasibility of transitioning urban Indonesian households from liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves to induction stoves, focusing on energy demand, cost, and user behavior in South Jakarta.

This research paper, commissioned by the Estonian Ministry of Climate, examines the feasibility of recycling capabilities for textile waste in Estonia in response to the European Union’s Waste Framework Directive.

This feasibility study by FSD Africa explores a mechanism to transfer non-sovereign asset portfolios from Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to domestic institutional investors in Africa using a local currency solution. The goal is to free up MDB capital for new investments while deepening local capital markets and reducing foreign exchange risks for borrowers. The study focuses on seven markets in East and West Africa and proposes the creation of a permanent investment vehicle (SPV) managed by a professional Fund Manager to facilitate these transfers.

This scoping report by FSD Africa evaluates the feasibility of developing a green bond market within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). It identifies significant barriers, including underdeveloped regional financial markets, a lack of government-led climate initiatives, and limited stakeholder familiarity with international green bond standards. The report provides recommendations for capacity building, regulatory harmonization, and the identification of bankable green projects to attract both public and private investment for climate mitigation and adaptation.

The WAEMU Green Bond Scoping Report, published by FSD Africa in September 2022, evaluates the feasibility of developing a Green Bond market within the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The report identifies significant potential for sovereign and corporate issuance, particularly in energy, agriculture, and transportation, but highlights critical barriers including underdeveloped regional financial markets, a lack of government focus on climate-resilient regulatory frameworks, and limited technical capacity among stakeholders to meet international green standards. It recommends targeted capacity building, the development of harmonized regional guidelines, and the use of technical assistance and risk-transfer instruments to attract investors and build a pipeline of bankable green projects.

This briefing by RMI discusses the necessity of focused electric vehicle (EV) policies to ensure low- to moderate-income communities are not excluded from the energy transition. Based on a feasibility study conducted for Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), the document identifies specific electric mobility modes—microtransit, carsharing, and micromobility—that can address systemic transportation gaps and outlines the critical role electric utilities can play in supporting these initiatives.

The report 'Electric Mobility for All' is a feasibility study by RMI that examines electric transportation options for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents in Connecticut. It aims to address equity gaps in the transition to zero-emissions vehicles, specifically focusing on how to overcome barriers such as cost premiums and limited charging infrastructure for LMI communities who are disproportionately affected by poor air quality.

This research paper by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the feasibility of using municipal green bonds to support Indonesia's goal of achieving a 23% renewable energy contribution in its energy mix by 2025. While identifying a strong case for these instruments based on energy targets and the fiscal capacity of certain local governments, the paper highlights significant bureaucratic, regulatory, and market-driven barriers that have prevented their issuance to date.

This report, commissioned by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management and led by WSP, examines the feasibility of introducing a trading system for eutrophication in the Baltic Sea region to accelerate recovery efforts and ensure compatibility with EU legislation.

This report by the Climate Policy Initiative analyzes the feasibility of using municipal green bonds to finance renewable energy in Indonesia. While the legal framework exists and several provincial governments possess the fiscal capacity to issue bonds, the market remains conservative. Key barriers include complex bureaucratic procedures, a lack of profitable project pipelines, and investor preference for high credit ratings and short tenors over environmental mandates. The report recommends simplifying issuance requirements, implementing consistent central government policies on renewable energy, and targeting quasi-government institutions as initial investors.

This report examines how disruptive technologies, specifically renewable energy and ICT, can address global food security, environmental degradation, and economic vulnerability in low- and middle-income countries, with a specific case study on solar-powered electric cookers in Kenya.

The NewClimate Institute proposes a virtual Article 6 pilot project in Khovd, Mongolia, focusing on the installation of ground source heat pumps (GSHP) to replace coal-based district heating in apartment buildings.

This feasibility study evaluates the potential for implementing EuroPACE, an on-tax financing instrument for residential energy efficiency retrofits, across Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain. The report analyzes market barriers, existing national loan schemes, and case studies of successful programs in France (Oktave), Germany (KfW), and the Netherlands/UK (Energiesprong) to identify scalable models for deep retrofits.