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The Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2) is projected to create 20,800 direct jobs, including 14,400 in construction and 6,400 permanent positions, through 15 major projects across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. The hub involves a wide network of partners spanning hydrogen production, education, industrial applications, labor, supply chain, infrastructure, and transportation.

The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub is projected to create 11,550 direct jobs, including 8,050 in construction and 350 permanent positions, through eight major projects in Washington, Oregon, and Montana. The initiative involves a wide array of partners from government, academia, and the private sector, including entities such as Amazon, Puget Sound Energy, and the Washington State Department of Commerce.

The report argues that the United States can leverage its vast offshore wind potential to provide 10-25% of its total electricity generation by 2050 without significantly increasing wholesale costs. It details three ambition scenarios (Low, Medium, and High), noting that a High Ambition target of 750 GW by 2050 would result in wholesale costs only 0.25% higher than a baseline scenario. The analysis emphasizes that offshore wind complements land-based renewables, reducing the required installation rate of the latter. However, scaling the industry requires substantial capital investment—exceeding $260 billion in the supply chain through 2045—and a shift toward clustered transmission planning to reduce interconnection costs by 35%. The report also projects that a High Ambition scenario could support approximately 390,000 jobs by 2050.

Persistent Energy Capital provides equity and venture-building support to small, under-resourced green companies in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with investments as low as $50,000. To date, the fund has invested $23 million across 23 companies in 22 countries, contributing to the elimination of 1.4 million tons of CO2 and the creation of over 21,700 jobs. With support from FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), Persistent is currently raising a US$100 million Africa Climate Venture Builder Fund to expand its reach into sectors such as agritech, circular economy, waste management, and water and sanitation.

The document highlights the challenges of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) management in Cape Town, where landfills are nearing capacity. It argues that while high-value materials like metals are already recycled, lower-value salvageable items are often discarded. The case study presents 'The Real Deal 2 Cheap' as a business model that fills this gap by purchasing and reselling used building materials, thereby reducing landfill pressure, creating local jobs, and providing affordable materials to the public. It also notes systemic barriers in South Africa, such as low landfill tariffs for C&DW and a lack of reliable waste data.

The document examines the necessity of post-investment technical support for green SMMEs in South Africa, noting that one-off investments are insufficient for scaling. Through a pilot project involving three circular economy SMMEs funded by the Anglo American Foundation and the Green Outcomes Fund, the study identifies recruitment of middle management, marketing, and R&D as primary growth barriers. Results from the six-month pilot include revenue increases between 10% and 114%, the creation of 735 direct and 818 indirect jobs, and improved access to new investors and customers. The report recommends extending project durations to at least one year and expanding funding to include cash flow and asset purchases.

The South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) is one of 14 industry-specific masterplans led by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) to develop an industrial plan for the renewable energy sector. The process involves a collaboration between government, industry, and labour to identify investment and job creation opportunities linked to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The development is structured in two phases: a research and consultation phase using three policy scenarios to quantify market size, and a writing phase to prioritise actions and policy levers. Oversight is provided by an Executive Oversight Committee chaired by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, supported by an Industry Working Group and Industry Reference Groups.

The Barbados Energy Transition and Investment Plan (ETIP) identifies a net-zero emissions (NZE) target by 2035 as the most feasible pathway for the nation. Achieving this goal requires a total capital investment of BBD 19 billion by 2040, with the transport sector accounting for approximately BBD 17.3 billion of this total. The transition is expected to be driven by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), onshore wind, solar PV, and blue hydrogen, while utilizing bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in the industry sector to offset residual emissions. The plan projects that NZE 2035 will result in fuel cost savings of BBD 15.6 billion and create approximately 1,500 new jobs above business-as-usual levels by 2035. Key policy recommendations include implementing mandatory building energy codes, establishing a national electric mobility roadmap, and developing a governance structure featuring an Energy Transition Office to coordinate cross-ministerial implementation.

The document describes an Excel-based economic model designed to assess the Nigerian solar value chain, specifically focusing on Solar Home Systems (SHS) and mini-grids. It outlines how users can simulate different scenarios—importation, local assembly, and local manufacturing—to determine their effects on product pricing, job creation, government revenue, and greenhouse gas emissions. The manual details the model's dashboards, input sheets, and the underlying cost-per-watt and bottom-up methodologies used to derive costs and tariffs.

The report '80 Gigawatts of Change' presents seven modeled scenarios for Egypt's electricity sector from 2015 to 2035. It compares a 'Business as Usual' (BAU) baseline against pathways focusing on decarbonization, energy independence, and decentralization. The analysis highlights that while centralized fossil-fuel-based models are cheaper in the short term, they risk 'carbon lock-in' and exacerbate energy access inequities. Conversely, decentralized and renewable-heavy pathways offer higher job creation and lower emissions but require significant initial investment and institutional reform. The report specifically warns against coal and nuclear power due to high water consumption, environmental risks, and low job creation relative to renewables.

The report argues that the United States can significantly reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by deploying a diverse mix of renewable energy sources, which have the technical potential to meet current electricity needs many times over. It highlights wind, solar, geothermal, bioenergy, and hydropower as key resources, noting that wind and geothermal are already competitive with new coal and natural gas plants in some cases. The document identifies critical barriers to this transition, including the need for a modernized transmission grid, streamlined siting processes, and sustainable biomass harvesting. It proposes a policy package featuring a national renewable electricity standard (RES) ramping up to 40% by 2030, extended tax credits, and increased R&D funding. While discussing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and advanced nuclear power as potential low-carbon supplements, the report notes significant cost uncertainties, infrastructure requirements, and safety risks associated with these technologies.

The document argues that while green stimulus can generate jobs and energy cost savings, it cannot replace comprehensive climate policy. It suggests that G-20 leaders coordinate national stimulus programs to support long-term emission goals and build confidence for UN-led negotiations in Copenhagen.

The document analyzes the outcomes of green stimulus spending following the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, noting that while such investments supported economic recovery and job creation, they were often hampered by disbursement delays, lack of transparency, and insufficient systemic reforms to prevent a rebound in CO2 emissions.

Federal investment of $55 billion annually in the new climate economy could direct nearly $15 billion per year to rural US counties, supporting approximately 260,000 rural jobs annually for at least five years. This investment is estimated to generate $21.7 billion in annual value added to rural economies, with 45 percent of created jobs benefiting economically disadvantaged rural areas.

The document outlines job creation potential for coal truckers transitioning to biomass supply chains in South Africa, highlighting that lignocellulosic biomass offers the highest employment potential, with 3,076 driver jobs possible in coal regions alone.