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The Ember China Solar Export Data Methodology guide outlines how Ember tracks China's solar photovoltaic exports, utilizing data from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) and pricing from InfoLink Consulting Group to estimate export capacity in megawatts (MW).

This guide details the methodology used by Ember for its monthly wind and solar capacity dataset, which as of March 20, 2026, covers 25 countries and regions representing approximately 92% of global solar and 91% of global wind capacity.

The Ember Subnational Data Methodology guide describes the data collection and calculation processes for electricity generation, capacity, and emissions across subnational regions in India and the United States.

This report outlines the methodology used by Ember to estimate the annual subsidies required to deploy Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) at the Drax biomass power station. It details the calculation of Reference and Strike Prices for a dual-Contract for Difference (CfD) covering both electricity (CfDe) and carbon (CfDc), while noting the high degree of uncertainty due to a lack of commercial-scale power-BECCS projects.

This guide details the data methodology used by Ember to produce datasets on global electricity generation, net imports, demand, installed power capacity, and emissions from 2000 to 2021.

This document outlines the methodology used by IEEFA and Ember to score the electricity transition of 16 Indian states. The analysis utilizes 17 parameters across four dimensions: Decarbonisation, Performance of the Power System, Readiness of the Power Ecosystem, and Policies and Political Commitments.

This document outlines the data methodology used by Ember to process National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and historic energy and emissions data. It details the preference for 'with additional measures' (WAM) projections, the conversion of energy units, the mapping of UNFCCC and Eurostat categories to specific sectors, and the sources used for historic generation and greenhouse gas emissions.

This document provides the key terms and methodology for the Forest Declaration Assessment, focusing on indicators for forest loss, degradation, and restoration. It details the use of a linear reduction pathway to reach 'gross zero' deforestation by 2030 and outlines the data sources and cost-effectiveness thresholds used to estimate global restoration potential through 2050.

This practical guide, developed by FSD Africa in collaboration with Oxford Policy Management, provides a structured framework for Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) programmes to design, assess, and report on Value for Money (VfM). It moves beyond simple indicators to an evaluative approach based on explicit criteria and performance standards across five dimensions: economy, efficiency, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and equity.

This fact sheet describes CRiSTAL (Community Risk Identification Tool - Adaptation and Livelihoods), a project management and planning tool designed to integrate climate change adaptation and risk reduction into community-level work. Developed by a consortium including the IUCN, IISD, SEI, and Intercooperation, the tool uses a structured analytical framework implemented via Microsoft Excel to help planners understand the links between climate threats, local livelihoods, and project activities.

This document is a technical annex providing the data, definitions, and analytical methodology used for the International Institute for Sustainable Development's digital story, "Mapping India’s Energy Transition: A Data Dive Into the Strategic Role of State-Owned Enterprises in the Energy Sector." It details the parameters collected for nine central public sector undertakings (PSUs) and India as a whole for the 2024–25 financial year.

The document describes the methodology for the Tariff Analysis and Cost-Benefit Tool for Solarizing Irrigation (TACTS), designed to support the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme. The tool provides a framework for calculating solar tariffs using the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) method, analyzing risk reduction financing instruments, and conducting cost-benefit analyses from the perspective of distribution companies (DISCOMs).

This guide, published by Natural Justice, provides a framework for communities to reflect on, report, and revise their biocultural community protocols. It details methods for intrinsic and extrinsic analysis to measure the impact of these protocols on community wellbeing and external relationships, emphasizing the use of participatory tools and the need for protocols to be treated as living documents that evolve over time.

The "Biocultural Community Protocols: A Toolkit for Community Facilitators" is a guide published by Natural Justice to help Indigenous peoples and local communities document their customary laws, values, and decision-making processes. These protocols serve as instruments to manage interactions with external actors—such as governments, researchers, and companies—ensuring that community rights and stewardship of their territories are respected. The toolkit provides a comprehensive framework for facilitators to lead communities through the process of endogenous development, legal empowerment, and strategic advocacy.

The Community Protocols Toolbox is a comprehensive guide published by Natural Justice designed to assist NGOs, civil society groups, and community-based organizations in helping indigenous peoples and local communities develop community protocols. These protocols serve as frameworks for communities to document their identity, link customary laws with national and international legal frameworks, and engage effectively with external parties, particularly in the context of extractive industries and large-scale infrastructure projects.

This guide provides the data sources, assumptions, and methodology used by RMI to create 'State Clean Energy Eco' graphics. These graphics illustrate the economic, social, and health opportunities associated with a transition to a net zero carbon US economy by 2050, focusing on state-level metrics across electricity, industry, transportation, buildings, and human impact.

This fact sheet outlines the data sources and methodology used by RMI to estimate peak demand capacity and savings from various energy efficiency, grid technology, and repowering solutions by 2030.

This executive summary outlines the methodology used by RMI to analyze the greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-benefits of three specific clean transportation policies in Illinois: electric vehicle sales standards, GHG planning for infrastructure, and increased transit investment.

This technical supplement describes the methodology used by RMI to analyze how state-level land use reform in the United States could reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2033. The analysis compares a 'business as usual' scenario against a 'low VMT' scenario where new housing is concentrated in dense, walkable, and transit-oriented areas.

This document outlines the methodology used by RMI to estimate the state-level benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), focusing on funding flows from tax credits, rebates, grants, and loans, as well as public health and jobs co-benefits.