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This research paper proposes the creation of Organized Long-Term Markets (OLTMs) to support the rapid deployment of clean energy resources in restructured wholesale electricity markets. The author argues that current market designs—including energy-only, capacity, and hybrid models—fail to provide the long-term investment signals and liquidity needed for grids with high penetration of variable renewable energy (VRE). The proposed OLTM acts as a derivative market that standardizes long-term energy delivery contracts, allowing producers to recover capital expenditures and consumers to hedge against price volatility while remaining linked to real-time spot market pricing.

This briefing by RMI describes the impact of the Delhi government's August 2020 EV policy and the 'Deliver Electric Delhi' pilot program. It highlights the environmental and economic benefits of electrifying final-mile delivery vehicles and outlines the policy mechanisms, such as fiscal incentives and technology-agnostic charging infrastructure, that led to a tripling of EV sales in the city.

This RMI briefing analyzes the potential impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the United States economy and climate goals. The legislation commits $369 billion to energy and climate, targeting the decarbonization of buildings, transportation, and heavy industry while aiming to reduce inflation by securing domestic clean energy supply chains.

This commentary examines the role of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) in decarbonizing the real economy and outlines necessary conditions for their effectiveness and areas for future research.

This RMI report provides recommendations for modernizing the regulatory processes of state public utilities commissions (PUCs) in the United States to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized and equitable electric grid. It identifies four primary areas for reform: setting clear proceeding objectives, expanding stakeholder roles in solution development, reducing information asymmetry through data transparency, and initiating new inclusive processes such as regulatory sandboxes and updated benefit-cost analysis frameworks.

This briefing by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the implementation of Green Public Procurement (GPP) in the road transport and construction sectors of Sweden and the Netherlands. It analyzes the governance structures, tools, and barriers that influence the adoption of low-carbon procurement practices in these two EU Member States.

This research paper summarizes insights from a series of deep-dive sessions hosted by WRI India in Bengaluru, involving over 20 stakeholders from the commercial electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including manufacturers, logistics operators, and financing experts. The document outlines recommendations for accelerating the transition to electric road freight in India to combat emissions driven by urbanization and e-commerce.

A report by NITI Aayog and RMI analyzing the role of green hydrogen in India's energy transition, focusing on its potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, enhance energy security, and contribute to net-zero goals.

The Global Shipping Watch is an open access platform designed to link maritime emissions to specific supply chain actors by matching cargo records with vessel movements from the AIS system. It aims to overcome barriers to decarbonization by providing data-driven analysis of which companies own cargo and which products are linked to emissions on specific routes.

This EESI briefing overview highlights the necessity of electric vehicles for decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, which produces 29% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. It identifies insufficient charging infrastructure as a primary barrier to adoption and notes that $7.5 billion from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with the Rural Energy Savings Program, can support the deployment of equitable charging networks.

This guide by RMI outlines five strategic steps for electric utilities to implement authentic community engagement to ensure an equitable clean energy transition, particularly in US states where legislation mandates equitable decarbonization.

This report by the Climate Bonds Initiative provides an overview of the global sustainable bond market in the first quarter of 2022, noting that cumulative issuance of GSS+ bonds surpassed $3 trillion despite a quarterly decline in issuance volume due to market volatility, rising interest rates, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation argues that floating offshore wind is a critical, untapped resource for decarbonizing the Western United States. While the U.S. currently lags behind other nations in offshore wind capacity, the authors contend that scaling this technology can diversify energy resources, reduce land-use conflicts, and provide reliable power during peak evening demand. The document outlines the economic potential for job creation and port revitalization, specifically highlighting projects in California, and provides policy recommendations for federal tax credits, infrastructure investment, and transmission planning to achieve net-zero emissions by midcentury.

This report by Global Energy Monitor assesses the global iron and steel plant fleet, highlighting a critical lag in the transition from carbon-intensive Blast Furnace-Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF) technology to Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steelmaking. It identifies significant stranded asset risks and underreported methane emissions from coal mining that exacerbate the sector's climate impact.

This policy brief, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in June 2022, analyzes the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the global construction and buildings value chain. It emphasizes that decisions made during the early stages of planning and finance heavily dictate the sustainability outcomes of the entire chain. The document advocates for a multi-stakeholder approach involving regulations, green public procurement, and urban planning to transition toward net-zero emissions and higher material efficiency.

This briefing by RMI analyzes the tension between the steel industry's growth outlook and the demand reductions required to align with a 1.5°C climate outcome, highlighting the risks of delayed decarbonization and the opportunities for green hydrogen-based production.

The document emphasizes the need for a just and equitable energy transition that replaces fossil fuels with clean energy. It highlights that the current transition is unique compared to previous global summits due to the acceleration of digitalization, electrification, and the fact that solar and wind energy are now the cheapest options for electricity generation globally.

This RMI fact sheet argues that hydrogen is not a significant warming risk and is a powerful tool for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors. It asserts that hydrogen's warming potential is significantly lower than that of the natural gas it replaces, particularly when considering energy density. The document emphasizes that focusing deployment on industrial hubs and prioritizing green hydrogen can minimize leakage risks and maximize emissions reductions.

This executive summary, published by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation, analyzes how the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) can be leveraged to support Africa's green transition. It argues that while the AfCFTA agreement contains minimal environmental references, it can be adjusted to eliminate trade barriers for environmental goods and services. The document emphasizes the need for a phased decarbonization approach for fossil-fuel-dependent nations and recommends that development partners increase climate financing and align initiatives like the European Green Deal with African realities to avoid duplicating existing continental climate strategies.

This case study examines how Australia became a global leader in decarbonizing premium commercial buildings through 'ambition loops'—positive feedback cycles involving government regulation, industry leadership, and market demand. It highlights the roles of the Victoria and New South Wales governments, the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), and transparency tools like NABERS in driving sector-wide climate goals.