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The PJM region expects approximately 30 GW of new electricity demand by 2030, primarily from data centers, amid rising capacity market prices and slow interconnection timelines. In response, the PJM Board's January 2026 CIFP-LLA decision establishes a regional framework for load forecasting, 'bring-your-own resource' options, a 'connect and manage' curtailment approach, and a 'reliability backstop' capacity auction. RMI argues that states must operationalize this framework through specific retail-level actions: establishing large load tariffs (LLTs) to prevent cost-shifting, improving load forecast validation to reduce speculative requests, and implementing non-firm service tariffs to prioritize the curtailment of large loads over residential customers. Additionally, the briefing recommends that states pursue permitting reforms to accelerate new generation, deploy virtual power plants (VPPs) and advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) to expand grid capacity, and coordinate regionally to advocate for deeper PJM generator interconnection reforms.

The report outlines a roadmap for hydrogen developers to navigate the 45V tax credit requirements in the United States. It focuses on four 'pillars' of compliance: regionality, hourly matching, incrementality, and attribute tradeability. The document argues that while hourly matching of clean electricity is challenging, it can be achieved through a combination of advanced registries, bilateral hourly contracts, optimized electrolyzer sizing, and sophisticated real-time operational strategies. It emphasizes the role of Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) and suggests that the industry can leverage existing grid data and forecasting tools to prove compliance and manage the intermittency of renewable energy.

The document outlines strategies for regulators to direct utilities to incorporate Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits, rebates, and grants into their planning and procurement processes. It highlights specific actions taken by PUCs in Washington, Georgia, Oregon, and New Jersey to improve grid affordability and reliability by mandating the investigation of federal funding, creating financial incentives for matching requirements, and integrating federal rebates into state energy efficiency programs.

The guidelines emphasize that mine closure and reclamation should be planned from the early stages of a project to maximize beneficial outcomes, as opportunities for sustainable post-mining land use decrease over time. The document provides direction on the evolution of Rehabilitation and Mine Closure (RMC) Plans, financial assurance provisions, closure criteria, and community engagement in Papua New Guinea, aligning with APEC and ICMM standards.

The document serves as a resource for municipal officials to manage the implementation of small scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems under 1MW. It details the technical components of solar PV, the differences between grid-tied and off-grid configurations, and the economic trends driving adoption, such as a 40% price drop for systems under 10kWp between 2013 and 2016. The guide outlines a sustainable tariff framework that includes network costs, service charges, and feed-in rates, while emphasizing the need for cost-of-supply studies and high-resolution load profiles. It provides a comprehensive 9-step application process for grid-tied systems and lists the necessary legal documentation, including Certificates of Compliance and Supplemental Contracts. Finally, it identifies the national standards (such as NRS 097-2) and municipal by-laws required to ensure grid stability, public safety, and the prevention of illegal connections.

The briefing explains that under the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), operators must exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of illegally harvested timber entering the EU market. While official documentation—such as permits issued by public authorities or government-accredited schemes like Indonesia's SVLK—is a common tool, the document asserts that it is not sufficient on its own for compliance. It highlights several risks that undermine the reliability of official papers, including forgery, corruption in permit allocation, the use of outdated permits, and a lack of enforcement or monitoring on the ground. To mitigate these risks, the briefing recommends that operators and Competent Authorities supplement official documents with data from NGOs, research institutes, public bodies, and satellite imagery, while maintaining detailed records of their risk assessment procedures.

The 'Air Quality Offset Policy' is a draft framework published by the Centre for Environmental Rights in January 2014. It proposes the use of environmental offsets—measures that counterbalance adverse atmospheric emissions—to balance South Africa's economic growth and industrial development with the constitutional right to a healthy environment. The policy outlines principles for offset design, specific application scenarios such as license variations or postponements, and the roles of applicants, licensing authorities, and communities in implementing these measures.

The document serves as a regulatory guide, offering a structured set of inquiries to help Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) assess utility resource planning in the context of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). It organizes questions into five exhibits covering common IRA considerations, assumptions, forecasts, objectives/scenarios, and solution identification. Key areas of focus include the application of Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC), bonus adders for energy communities and domestic content, the integration of hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies, and the utilization of Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) financing. The toolkit also emphasizes the need for utilities to account for IRA-driven changes in load forecasts related to building and transportation electrification, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resources (DERs).