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The document advocates for the transition of the Southeast U.S. electricity sector from vertically integrated monopolies to a competitive wholesale market, potentially via a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO). It highlights that such a shift could save customers 29 percent on electricity costs and reduce emissions by 37 percent below 2018 levels by 2040. The authors suggest incremental steps, such as Energy Imbalance Markets (EIM) and all-source procurement, as pathways toward full restructuring. Additionally, the report emphasizes the need for integrated distribution planning for distributed energy resources and a 'just transition' framework to support communities affected by the phase-out of coal power.

The report examines the socioeconomic impacts of industrial decline and evaluates the effectiveness of various transition responses. It argues that successful 'just' transitions require early strategic planning, multi-stakeholder governance, and a holistic approach to regional economic development that builds on existing local capabilities rather than seeking a single industrial replacement. Through case studies in the US, UK, Australia, and South Africa, the document highlights the risks of uneven benefit distribution, the importance of reskilling over simple monetary compensation, and the necessity of addressing environmental legacies to enable land reuse.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) analyzed three methods for valuing energy efficiency in Minnesota: a coal proxy, a gas proxy, and an AVERT/gas blend. The study found that traditional utility dispatch models and locational marginal pricing (LMP) often undervalue energy efficiency by incorrectly designating low-cost renewable resources as the marginal resource, even when expensive fossil-fuel plants are operating. The analysis shows that while avoided energy costs are similar across methods ($24–$27/MWh), avoided emissions benefits vary significantly, being highest when displacing coal ($39/MWh) and lowest when displacing gas ($14–$15/MWh). UCS recommends that regulators adopt transparent, auditable methodologies and remove 'must run' constraints from dispatch models to ensure energy efficiency displaces the most expensive and polluting resources.

The report examines the evolving role of private financial institutions in the low-carbon transition, focusing on the alignment of portfolios with the Paris Agreement, the implementation of sustainable taxonomies, and the regulatory pressure to price climate risks effectively.

The document argues that US cities require immediate federal aid to manage COVID-19 impacts, followed by strategic green stimulus investments. It proposes five specific areas for federal funding: streamlining cleantech permitting, building electric and affordable housing, supporting public transit and active transportation, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and greening urban spaces to create jobs and reduce pollution.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) urges the European Commission to align the TEN-E regulation with EU climate goals by prioritizing carbon dioxide (CO2) and clean hydrogen infrastructure. CATF recommends that the revised regulation maintain CO2 transport as a strategic priority, include diverse transport modalities (pipelines, ships, trucks, and trains), and ensure non-discriminatory third-party access to networks. For hydrogen, CATF emphasizes the need for new dedicated infrastructure and the repurposing of natural gas pipelines to support the EU's Hydrogen Strategy. Additionally, the document suggests using the TEN-E revision to reduce methane emissions by replacing aging transmission and distribution pipelines.

The paper argues that large-scale demonstration plants for hydrogen steelmaking are preferable to smaller pilot plants because they better facilitate collaboration with authorities, improve signaling and marketing, and more effectively test business models. However, the authors warn that large plants face significant regulatory and permitting bottlenecks, particularly regarding power transmission capacity in Sweden. The analysis is contextualised by the HYBRIT consortium's decision to pursue an industrial-scale plant with a capacity exceeding one million metric tons of iron per year in Norrbotten, Sweden.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) supports the European Commission's Hydrogen Strategy, emphasizing the need for a diverse range of low- and zero-carbon production pathways to ensure commercial success and global decarbonization. CATF specifically advocates for the inclusion of fossil hydrogen systems with carbon capture—which can capture over 95% of CO2—and nuclear energy systems with electrolyzers to mitigate the risk of failing to meet renewable energy expansion targets.

The document describes a workshop convened by RMI India, Rocky Mountain Institute, and NITI Aayog on 11 June 2020, which brought together 16 civil society organizations to coordinate support for India's financially struggling electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs). It introduces the Discom Transformation Platform, a hub designed to organize decarbonization efforts and address institutional and regulatory barriers in the sector.

Reclaim Finance argues that Société Générale's updated coal policy is insufficient because it allows continued support for companies developing new coal projects and relies on a vague 25% revenue threshold for restricting services.

Reclaim Finance argues that Société Générale's coal exit strategy is inadequate because it allows continued support for companies planning new coal projects and uses a revenue-based threshold for restricting services that lacks a precise definition of a 'credible exit strategy'.

The report refutes the claim that fossil gas alternatives (FGAs) can decarbonize buildings, asserting that their limited supply and high costs make them an inefficient choice compared to electrification. It highlights that FGAs can only replace a small fraction of gas demand and may exacerbate pollution and health risks. The document further alleges that the gas industry uses FGAs as a rhetorical tool and employs 'front groups' to stall the transition to all-electric buildings to protect its financial interests.

The policy brief examines how the shift toward variable renewable energy and distributed energy resources (DERs) challenges traditional grid planning paradigms. It argues that the historical reliance on the Planning Reserve Margin (PRM) heuristic is increasingly inadequate for ensuring reliability in a high-renewables system. Furthermore, it warns that fossil fuel incumbents are exploiting these planning uncertainties to protect their market share by framing technical challenges as insurmountable barriers to decarbonization.

The report contends that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep structural faults in South Africa's economy, including extreme inequality and a dependence on fossil fuels. It advocates for a 'Just Recovery' based on five principles: prioritizing health, providing direct economic relief, supporting workers over corporations, creating resilience for future crises, and building international solidarity. The authors propose a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050, the implementation of a 'purple economy' to value care work, and a shift toward democratic public ownership to replace market-centric neoliberal policies.

The document argues that renewable energy (RE), particularly in hybrid systems combining solar or wind with diesel or grid power, is increasingly viable for the mining sector. While RE requires higher initial capital expenditure (capex) compared to diesel, it offers lower operating expenditure (opex) and protects mines from fuel price volatility over a 20-year period. Key challenges include the intermittent nature of RE, which necessitates energy storage or hybrid configurations to meet the constant 24-hour baseload demand of mines, and a shortage of skilled technicians for installation at remote sites. The brief highlights a trend toward self-generation in South Africa and the potential for portable RE systems to support exploration. It recommends promoting RE for extraction efficiency, developing mobile solar systems, expanding specialized technical education, and utilizing post-mining land for community or utility RE projects.

The document outlines a framework for countries to develop comprehensive net-zero targets, emphasizing the need for deep decarbonization, the use of carbon removals, and the importance of just transitions. It argues that targets should cover all greenhouse gases and sectors, be legally binding where possible, and be supported by transparent communication and stakeholder engagement to drive near- and midterm climate action.

The briefing advocates for using the European Green Deal as a blueprint for the EU's post-pandemic recovery, emphasizing that green investments can stimulate short-term economic activity while building long-term resilience. It calls for increased 2030 emission reduction targets, scaled-up green investments, and an integrated approach to clean energy, mobility, and industrial innovation. The document highlights the necessity of aligning financial flows with climate neutrality and accelerating the transition to a circular economy to ensure a sustainable and competitive industrial future for Europe.

The document is a formal demand from a coalition of 204 organisations and 206 individuals calling for an end to gas extraction in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. It alleges that transnational corporations and the Mozambican government have caused land grabbing, poverty, and human rights violations, while the industry's presence has exacerbated local extremism and the spread of COVID-19. The signatories demand that companies cease activities, the government transition to renewable energy, and international bodies investigate the situation.

The Canadian Climate Institute asserts that a 'green recovery' is insufficient if it focuses solely on decarbonization without addressing climate adaptation. The author argues that failing to prepare for climate risks—such as extreme heat, flooding, and wildfires—will lead to economic disaster, similar to the lessons learned from COVID-19. The document proposes integrating resilience into public investments, such as upgrading social housing for heat protection, building weather-resilient electrical grids, and utilizing nature-based solutions to reduce reliance on high-emission 'grey' infrastructure.

The Canadian Climate Institute asserts that green stimulus plans for economic recovery often overlook climate adaptation. The author argues that proactive investment in resilience—such as upgrading infrastructure to withstand extreme weather and protecting vulnerable populations from heat waves—provides a high rate of return by avoiding future damages. The document suggests that 'shovel-ready' projects should combine low-carbon objectives with resilience, such as using low-carbon materials for climate-hardened infrastructure and integrating nature-based solutions to reduce reliance on traditional 'grey' infrastructure.