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This case study describes RMI's efforts to make rooftop solar more accessible to low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities through inclusive Solarize campaigns. Between 2021 and 2022, RMI organized cohorts of 27 cities to implement bulk-purchasing programs combined with grants and community partnerships to reduce financial and administrative barriers to solar adoption.

This guide by RMI provides a comprehensive overview of the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain, detailing the four stages of production: upstream (mining), midstream (processing and cell manufacturing), downstream (assembly), and end-of-life. It examines the current global dominance of China, the risks associated with supply chain concentration, and the human rights and environmental challenges inherent in mineral extraction. The document also analyzes US legislative efforts, such as the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at diversifying the supply chain, increasing domestic production, and ensuring ethical sourcing.

This case study details the transition of the Euclid Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Park, Illinois, toward net-zero energy through a series of phased upgrades. Starting in 2011, the church replaced an inefficient gas boiler with a geothermal heat pump system, followed by the installation of rooftop solar panels in 2014, LED lighting upgrades in 2020, and a subscription to a community solar farm in 2021.

This report by Ember provides a detailed analysis of global electricity generation, demand, and emissions for 2022, evaluating progress toward net-zero targets. It highlights a record growth in wind and solar power, offset by a continued reliance on fossil fuels and a historic decline in nuclear generation. The report notes that while emissions intensity is at its lowest level, absolute power sector emissions reached an all-time high in 2022.

This research paper examines the evolution of German-African energy relations, tracing the shift from a primary focus on development cooperation and energy poverty to a more complex framework involving energy diplomacy, technology-driven cooperation, and strategic geopolitical interests. The author analyzes the tensions between 'green' and 'fossilist' objectives, the risks associated with the roll-out of hydrogen diplomacy, and the trend toward the financialization of development through multi-stakeholder partnerships.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and its partners analyzes the global state of coal-fired power plants as of April 2023. It highlights a stark divergence between China, where coal capacity is expanding rapidly, and the rest of the world, where new projects are declining. While the report notes that the 'return of coal' in Europe due to the energy crisis was minimal, it emphasizes that current retirement rates are insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals, particularly in non-OECD countries.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners tracks the global status of coal-fired power plants as of April 2023. It highlights a divergence between China, where coal capacity is rapidly increasing, and the rest of the world, where new developments are generally declining. While many existing plants now have closure dates or carbon-neutral targets, the report argues that the pace of phase-out is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the state of global coal power as of April 2023, detailing a general decline in new coal development outside of China, while highlighting China's significant increase in capacity and the slow pace of operational retirements relative to Paris Agreement goals.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global state of coal power in 2022, highlighting a stark divergence between China's expanding coal capacity and a general decline in the rest of the world. While many nations are moving toward retirement to meet Paris Agreement goals, China's domestic coal pipeline has grown significantly, now accounting for the majority of global under-construction capacity.

This report, published by Global Energy Monitor and several partner organizations, analyzes the state of global coal-fired power plants as of April 2023. It highlights a divergence between China, where coal capacity is expanding rapidly, and the rest of the world, where development is generally declining. While the report notes that the end of coal is approaching globally, it warns that the current pace of phase-out is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals, particularly in non-OECD countries.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzes the global coal power pipeline as of April 2023, highlighting a stark divergence between China's increasing coal capacity and a general decline in coal projects elsewhere. While many OECD countries are phasing out coal, China's domestic expansion and continued involvement in some international projects contrast with global climate goals. The document specifically details Pakistan's rapid increase in coal capacity and the associated economic and environmental impacts.

This case study describes the 'Stand-Alone Solar for Productive Use' (SSPU) programme in Nigeria, managed by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) through the Universal Energy Facility (UEF). The programme uses results-based grants to encourage clean energy companies to replace polluting petrol and diesel generators with solar-battery systems for businesses and services.

This RMI fact sheet explains the technology, benefits, and market opportunities for geothermal heat pumps (also known as ground-source heat pumps) in the United States. It highlights their efficiency in both hot and cold climates, their role in reducing building emissions, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on lowering installation costs.

The report outlines a roadmap for decarbonizing India's steel industry to prevent a projected 200 percent increase in sectoral emissions by 2050, proposing five technical levers and six strategic policy objectives to transition toward a green steel economy.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that natural gas is a primary driver of the climate crisis and must be rapidly phased down to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The document contends that gas is as harmful as coal due to methane leakage and the energy intensity of LNG, and that expanding gas infrastructure in response to energy crises creates stranded asset risks and harms public health. It further dismisses the industry claim that gas infrastructure can be cost-effectively converted to hydrogen.

This executive summary describes RMI's research and stakeholder discussions regarding China's transition to a "New Power System" to meet its goals of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

This report by RMI outlines recommendations for technical aspects and market design to help Qinghai province achieve its goal of a near-zero-carbon power system by 2030, serving as a potential model for other high-renewables regions.

This fact sheet explains the legal and practical application of the CO2 Performance Ladder (CO2PL) as a procurement tool in the Netherlands and Belgium. It details how the instrument provides award advantages to companies reducing carbon emissions while remaining compliant with the 2014 EU Procurement Directive.

The 'Strategic Plan for Advancing Energy Efficiency Across Demand Sectors by 2030' is a report prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Ministry of Power, Government of India, for the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group. It outlines a framework to double the global annual rate of energy intensity improvement by 2030 to align with the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goal 7.3. The plan focuses on five pillars: buildings, industry, transport, financing, and behavioral changes, proposing specific policy actions, technological deployments, and high-impact opportunities to accelerate decarbonization.

This guide by RMI outlines the climate impact of the plastics industry, emphasizing that plastic production is a significant source of carbon pollution due to its reliance on fossil fuels. It discusses the necessity of accurate carbon accounting, the potential for decarbonization through renewable energy and electrification, and the climate implications of various plastic waste disposal methods.