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This policy brief examines the transition from natural gas to electricity in Colombia's residential sector. Using a simulation model, it finds that while gas currently dominates cooking and heating, a shift toward electrification is necessary due to declining reserves. The report highlights that total electrification is more cost-effective than a mixed transition, potentially saving up to 20 trillion pesos, and significantly reducing CO2 emissions. However, adoption is hindered by high initial equipment costs and cultural inertia, suggesting a need for public policies such as equipment substitution programs and local value chain strengthening.

This policy brief presents a simulation model of the Colombian vehicle fleet from 2025 to 2050, analyzing the transition of compressed natural gas (GNV) in the transport sector. The analysis finds that without explicit exit policies, GNV consumption will persist at significant levels despite a general trend toward electrification, particularly within the traditional bus segment.

This policy brief by Transforma analyzes the impact of phasing out coal and gas-fired thermal power plants on Colombia's electricity supply-demand balance between 2025 and 2038. While average energy balances remain positive, the study identifies significant risks to 'firm energy' (guaranteed capacity during critical conditions like droughts), projecting deficits in all phase-out scenarios. The document emphasizes that current planned renewable projects are insufficient to offset the loss of thermal backup and suggests a combination of increased renewable capacity, improved transmission infrastructure, and demand-side management to maintain system stability.

This report by Transforma, Polen, and WWF Colombia provides a collaborative proposal for updating Colombia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). It focuses on accelerating a just energy transition by establishing quantitative targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels, increasing renewable energy capacity, and implementing sector-specific decarbonization measures to align with the Global Stocktake (GST) and the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

This statement by civil society organizations outlines the values and principles for a just and sustainable energy transition in Indonesia. It advocates for a shift from extractive and centralized energy systems to regenerative and democratic ones based on renewable energy, emphasizing human rights, transparency, and the protection of vulnerable groups.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute uses LEAP model scenarios to analyze the decarbonization of China's road transport sector, identifying peaking timelines for emissions and petroleum demand, long-term reduction potentials, and the necessary investment scales to reach carbon neutrality by 2060.

This briefing outlines how large energy buyers can accelerate the transition to a 100% carbon-free electric grid by 2050 through transformative procurement practices, such as matching clean energy purchases with usage timing, incorporating demand flexibility, and adopting energy storage.

The World Resources Institute proposes a global transport sector target for 2035: a 35% shift to green fuels and a 25% reduction in energy consumption compared to 2022. This goal aims to provide a shared framework for countries to inform their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) following the COP28 global stocktake.

This executive summary outlines recommendations from stakeholders and experts regarding the financing and scaling of electric bus adoption in India. It synthesizes takeaways from the INSIGHT 2022 international conference and a workshop on carbon markets, focusing on regulatory needs, battery lifecycle management, and the role of carbon markets in reducing emissions.

This case study explores how the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) can assist Tamil Nadu in planning its power sector through 2030. It highlights the state's significant renewable energy potential (100 GW wind, 17 GW solar) and its current renewable capacity share of 46% as of May 2022. The analysis warns that without intervening to phase out inefficient thermal power plants, emissions will rise sharply, and recommends an integrated planning approach that considers both supply and demand-side efficiency to meet India's national climate commitments.

This research paper examines how the rules and policies of wholesale electricity markets, specifically within Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) territories, can act as barriers to the clean energy and decarbonization goals of local governments in the United States.

This working paper analyzes the policy and investment frameworks required for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50–52% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050, evaluating the roles of tax incentives, performance standards, and infrastructure investments.

The 'Switching to Green' guide by the World Resources Institute provides practical information for office- and retail-based companies in the United States to transition their energy supply to clean, renewable resources.

This working paper examines zero-emission delivery zones (ZEDZs)—areas restricting unrestricted access to zero-emission delivery vehicles—as a tool to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of urban freight in U.S. and Netherlands cities.

This research paper analyzes the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Kenya, identifying barriers to adoption and comparing national efforts with international strategies to accelerate road transport electrification.

A research paper by the World Resources Institute (WRI) examining how the COVID-19 pandemic altered business travel behaviors and how behavioral science can be used to maintain these reductions to lower aviation emissions.

This working paper uses the India Energy Policy Simulator (EPS), an open-source system dynamics model, to analyze two climate policy scenarios—the NDC-SDG Linkages (NDC-SDG) and Long-Term Decarbonization (LTD)—to identify cost-effective pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining economic growth in India.

This report analyzes the economic impacts of various federal climate mitigation scenarios in the United States, finding that decarbonization policies—particularly a net-zero scenario—could significantly increase net employment by 2035. It emphasizes the need for targeted investments, domestic manufacturing incentives, and family-sustaining wages to ensure the transition is equitable and does not leave behind communities dependent on high-emissions industries.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute argues that while a carbon price is necessary to incorporate climate costs into economic decision-making and reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, it is not sufficient on its own to achieve full decarbonization by 2050. The author asserts that complementary policies are required to address market barriers, handle externalities beyond climate costs, and incentivize long-lead-time mitigation options to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

This research paper outlines how U.S. local governments, such as cities and counties, can engage in wholesale energy markets to remove barriers to renewable energy and achieve decarbonization goals.