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This report by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines reconductoring—the process of replacing existing electrical transmission cables with advanced conductors—as a rapid and cost-effective method to increase the capacity of the U.S. energy grid. The author argues that reconductoring can bypass lengthy permitting processes, reduce energy costs, and support the transition to clean energy by enabling the connection of stalled renewable projects and meeting rising electricity demands from electric vehicles and data centers.

This report by Ember examines how the growth of solar power in South Asia is reducing the power sector's exposure to global fossil fuel price shocks, while highlighting that broader fossil fuel dependence persists in transport and industry. The authors argue that further reductions in fuel imports require the electrification of non-power sectors and enhanced regional grid integration, with India serving as a central hub for electricity trade.

This fact sheet by RMI analyzes data from over 200 performance incentive mechanisms (PIMs) in the United States to identify trends in how public utility commissions (PUCs) use these tools to drive priorities such as decarbonization, equity, and affordability.

This policy brief by Energy Innovation argues that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) should be reserved for niche industrial applications that cannot be readily electrified, prioritizing efficiency and electrification as primary decarbonization strategies for the industrial sector.

This end-of-year commentary by Ember synthesises key findings from 2025 regarding the global energy transition, highlighting how solar and wind power have begun to outpace global electricity demand growth and reshape energy dynamics through the rise of "electrotech" and battery storage.

This report by Ember analyzes how electricity pricing structures in the European Union act as a barrier to the adoption of heat pumps. It argues that while heat pumps are significantly more efficient than gas boilers, high electricity prices—often inflated by policy-related levies—make them less cost-competitive. The report evaluates various policy interventions, such as removing levies or shifting them to gas, to lower the electricity-to-gas price ratio and accelerate the electrification of household heating to meet REPowerEU 2030 goals.

This report evaluates three alternatives to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking in Indonesia—induction stoves, dimethyl ether (DME), and city gas—concluding that induction stoves are the most practical and viable option for a transition to non-fossil cooking.

This report by Ember and Transforma analyses Colombia's declining domestic gas production and the resulting supply deficit projected to begin in 2030. It proposes a strategy to reduce gas dependency through energy efficiency in the industrial sector and the electrification of cooking and water heating in the residential sector, arguing that these measures can mitigate the projected deficit and avoid significant import costs.

This report provides a framework for conducting a Gas System Analysis (GSA) to help regulators and decision-makers evaluate the prudence of gas utility infrastructure investments, reduce consumer costs, and align utility operations with climate and public health goals.

This executive summary analyzes the transition from subsidized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to non-fossil cooking solutions in Indonesia. It identifies induction cooking as the most viable alternative for on-grid households due to its cost-effectiveness compared to unsubsidized LPG and its alignment with decarbonization goals. The document argues that reforming regressive LPG subsidies can create the fiscal space necessary to fund the capital investments required for induction adoption, while emphasizing the need for electricity tariff reform and the integration of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) to ensure an equitable transition.

This report introduces the Integrated Net Present Value (iNPV) framework, developed by RMI and Schneider Electric, to help the US light manufacturing sector better quantify the total value of investments in electrification, automation, and smart manufacturing.

This policy brief by RMI proposes a framework for service line non-pipeline alternatives (NPAs) to reduce the high costs of replacing aging gas service lines in the United States. While most NPAs focus on larger gas mains, RMI suggests that targeting the smaller lines connecting buildings to the system can save ratepayers money and accelerate electrification by providing financial incentives for customers to disconnect from the gas grid.

This report by RMI examines how public utility commissions in Minnesota, Massachusetts, and New York use different cost allocation strategies during proactive distribution planning to balance grid investment needs with customer affordability during the electrification of buildings and transportation.

The report 'Shockproof: how electrification can strengthen EU energy security' by Ember argues that accelerating the electrification of the EU economy, powered by homegrown renewables, is the primary mechanism to reduce the bloc's high dependency on imported fossil fuels. It suggests that fossil import dependency could be halved by 2040 through the adoption of mature technologies like electric vehicles and heat pumps.

Ember's response to the EU Electrification Action Plan call for evidence argues that while technology for electrification is available, high costs and disproportionate taxation of electricity compared to fossil fuels are major barriers. Ember recommends rebalancing energy taxation, incentivizing smart consumption via dynamic tariffs, reforming grid planning to prioritize fossil-fuel displacement, and expanding market access for battery storage to lower total system costs.

The China Energy Transition Review 2025 by Ember analyzes China's rapid shift toward clean energy and electrification, detailing how its domestic policies and manufacturing scale are driving down global costs and pushing global fossil fuel demand toward a structural decline.

This RMI fact sheet examines the practice of gas line extension allowances—subsidies where existing customers fund the cost of connecting new buildings to the natural gas system—and the movement among US states to phase them out to lower utility bills and support electrification.

This policy brief from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines the economic and social imperatives for decarbonizing Canada's building sector. It emphasizes the need for deep energy retrofits (DERs), the adoption of higher building code standards, and innovative financing to reach net-zero targets while addressing housing affordability and public health.

This policy brief by RMI provides four recommendations for Public Utility Commissions (PUCs) to improve the evaluation of Performance Incentive Mechanisms (PIMs). The document emphasizes the need for recurring evaluations, transparency through public dashboards, portfolio-wide assessments to avoid duplication, and the use of design guidelines to measure net benefits to customers.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted a commentary to the CleanBC independent review panel arguing that British Columbia's current climate strategy is insufficient to meet its legislated targets and fails to address public health risks associated with fossil fuel reliance. The document calls for an immediate moratorium on new fracking and LNG development, the elimination of gas connections in new buildings, and a shift toward sustainable transportation and zero-carbon construction to protect public health and achieve environmental justice.