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This consensus paper from ZEROgrid’s Impact Advisory Initiative outlines a framework for large energy consumers and policymakers to assess the consequential impact of voluntary corporate actions on grid decarbonization and reliability.

This policy brief by RMI discusses the potential of a new US tax credit for low-emission hydrogen production, established via the Inflation Reduction Act, to catalyze the clean hydrogen economy and industrial decarbonization. The document argues that the US Treasury's implementation of the credit—specifically regarding standards for grid-connected electrolyzers—will determine whether the incentive drives genuine emissions reductions or inadvertently increases greenhouse gas emissions.

This report by the Electrifying Canada task force outlines the requirements and barriers to scaling up Canada's clean electricity system to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It argues that current utility planning is insufficient to meet the projected demand growth and proposes five catalysts—including regulatory mandates and private investment—to accelerate the transition.

RMI's research paper 'Clean Power by the Hour' evaluates the costs and emissions impacts of hourly carbon-free energy procurement strategies across seven global electricity markets to determine how matching electricity demand with supply on an hourly basis affects grid decarbonization.

This briefing by RMI explores the benefits of demand flexibility in New York City buildings, highlighting its potential to reduce carbon emissions, lower peak electricity demand, and provide a cost-effective pathway for compliance with Local Law 97.

This report by RMI evaluates the technical potential of demand flexibility in office and multi-family buildings to reduce carbon emissions by utilizing time-of-use emission factors, specifically within the context of New York City's Local Law 97.