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The 'Deliver Electric Delhi' pilot is a collaboration between RMI, the Dialogue and Development Commission of Delhi (DDC), and 36 private sector partners to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for final-mile delivery. The initiative addresses the high pollution and carbon emissions caused by urban freight, which accounts for 45% of vehicular NOx pollution in Delhi. The pilot follows a three-phase approach—design, execution, and documentation—to gather data on total cost of ownership (TCO), vehicle productivity, and charging patterns. This data is intended to reduce risks for EV owners and financiers and inform public policy and infrastructure planning.

The report argues that utilities often undervalue renewable resources by failing to account for their contribution to overall system reliability and the benefits of geographic diversification. It proposes using financial portfolio theory to minimize variability through dispersed siting and suggests that the costs of integrating intermittent renewables are relatively low compared to the risks of fossil fuel price volatility. The authors conclude that failure to apply these valuation techniques leads to unnecessary investment in conventional generation capacity.

The Battery Balance of System Charrette report identifies critical barriers to the scaling of behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage in the U.S., specifically focusing on high non-cell costs, lack of standardization, and limited monetization opportunities. The document outlines a framework for reducing 'balance of system' (BBoS) costs through hardware standardization, streamlined interconnection and permitting, and the creation of new distribution-level markets for aggregated storage services.

The Regulations for Mini-Grids Template establishes a framework for the licensing, operation, and tariff management of mini-grids. It defines three license types based on capacity and connectivity: Simplified (up to 100 kW), Full (up to 5 MW), and Interconnected (up to 5 MW). The template outlines a detailed application process, a tariff calculation methodology balancing viability and affordability, and rules for main-grid interconnection, including compensation mechanisms for Full Licensees. It also includes minimum technical, safety, and environmental standards for simplified systems.

The document outlines the challenges local governments face within Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) and Independent System Operator (ISO) territories, specifically regarding transmission access, interconnection queues, and outdated market rules. It argues that strategic engagement at the RTO or Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) level, including leveraging FERC Order No. 2222 for distributed generation, can help local governments overcome these barriers to accelerate clean energy deployment.

The paper examines the role of electricity markets in India's clean energy transition, noting that while day-ahead markets have existed since 2008, newer segments like real-time and green day-ahead markets are still nascent. It identifies several subnational barriers to market participation, including complex regulations, long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), and a lack of technical capacity for resource planning. The author argues that electricity markets can facilitate the transition to renewable energy by leveraging lower marginal costs and enhancing grid flexibility to reduce curtailment of variable renewables.

The report examines how electricity transmission acts as either a roadblock or an enabler for renewable energy (RE) deployment in the EU, China, and the US. It identifies common challenges across these regions, including the tension between national and local interests and the difficulty of allocating costs for new infrastructure. In the EU, fragmented planning and member-state resistance hinder grid integration. China faces technical barriers and a lack of connection standards despite aggressive central government spending on ultra high voltage (UHV) transmission. The US is characterized by highly fragmented local management and significant regulatory uncertainty regarding siting and cost allocation. The report concludes that while the EU may have easier approval processes, the US and China possess greater untapped RE potential if transmission constraints are resolved.

The document outlines the growth of the wind power industry in the United States and the various methods corporate buyers can use to integrate wind energy into their portfolios. It identifies significant barriers to adoption, including high upfront capital costs, grid integration challenges, and rising development costs driven by turbine supply shortages and commodity price increases. Despite these hurdles, the brief argues that wind power offers a cost-competitive path to diversifying energy portfolios and addressing climate change impacts.

The EV Grid Simulator is a tool developed by the World Resources Institute and the UPS Foundation to help stakeholders like city planners and utility operators analyze how EV charging affects distribution transformers and substations. By inputting data on EV characteristics, charging infrastructure, and grid capacity, users can estimate unmanaged energy demand, identify grid vulnerabilities, and calculate optimized charging curves to defer infrastructure upgrades. The tool also explores vehicle-grid integration (VGI) potential for grid services and helps determine optimal charging locations based on grid resilience and parking habits. However, the model is limited by the accuracy of user inputs, does not provide financial cost-benefit analyses, and cannot accommodate vehicles that charge more than once per day.