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This oral testimony from Energy Innovation to the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service argues for the retention of strict "three pillars" (incrementality, deliverability, and hourly time-matching) for the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The author contends that weakening these rules would lead to significant greenhouse gas emissions, undermine the long-term viability of the hydrogen industry, and result in the misuse of taxpayer funds.

This guide by RMI explains the role of a new generation of satellite missions, particularly those led by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in monitoring and quantifying methane emissions globally to accelerate climate action.

This briefing by Zero Carbon Analytics argues that transitioning to zero-carbon electricity grids powered by wind and solar is technically and economically feasible. It debunks common myths regarding the need for fossil fuel backups and grid overloading, highlighting that stability can be achieved through flexibility solutions, digitalisation, and cross-border interconnectors. The document provides real-world examples from countries like Denmark, Portugal, and Namibia, while noting that insufficient investment in grid infrastructure remains a primary obstacle to a faster global rollout.

The 'Status of the transition to green & fair economies 2024' executive summary identifies a global 'polycrisis' of conflict, economic instability, and climate change, while noting systemic shifts toward social justice and green macroeconomic governance. It highlights the rise of the clean energy economy, led by solar PV and electric vehicles, alongside significant risks such as the 'gold rush' for critical minerals, insufficient private sector investment in nature, and the use of climate policy as a political 'wedge' issue.

This executive summary outlines the findings of a survey comparing foreign policy perspectives between Germany and the IBSA countries (India, Brazil, and South Africa). It highlights divergent views on the war in Ukraine, the dominance of the US dollar, and the role of BRICS+, while identifying shared hopes for the G20 and a mutual desire for UN Security Council reform.

This research paper analyzes the tension in German foreign policy between corporate profit interests and value-based rhetoric, specifically regarding trade and investment in Africa. The author argues that Germany is shifting from a broad 'exportist' geoeconomic approach toward a more selective strategy focused on risk mitigation and the securing of critical resources, such as LNG and minerals, while urging a transition toward supporting African economic self-determination and regional industrialization.

This research paper evaluates the outcomes of the Thirteenth WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) regarding the intersection of climate and trade policy. The authors argue that while the conference was largely disappointing due to a lack of binding multilateral agreements and opposition from key members like India, there is still value in utilizing the WTO as a diplomatic forum to coordinate non-binding instruments and revitalize deliberative functions such as the Committee on Trade and Environment.

This research paper analyzes the European Union's strategic partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to diversify critical raw material (CRM) supply chains and reduce dependence on China. It examines the geopolitical tensions between Western security agendas and the industrialization goals of the producing nations, while highlighting significant governance risks and the lack of comprehensive national CRM policies in the DRC and Zambia.

This executive summary describes a bottom-up carbon analysis of the United States building stock conducted by RMI to identify which building segments produce the most operational emissions and where capital flows should be prioritized for decarbonization.

This report introduction highlights that US trucks contribute 23% of the transportation sector's carbon footprint and identifies inadequate high-powered charging infrastructure (50 to 750+ kW) as the primary bottleneck for electrification. Using Geotab ITS telematics data, the report analyzes 15 states implementing the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule to guide policymakers and utilities on energy demand, grid impact, and infrastructure investment.

RMI proposes four priority initiatives for state DOTs to reduce the embodied carbon of concrete via the FHWA LCTM program: integrating Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) into procurement, adjusting material specifications to increase SCM usage and blended cements, implementing Performance Engineered Mixture (PEM) demonstration projects, and validating emerging near-zero or zero-emissions concrete technologies.

This briefing examines the current state and potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS), noting that the vast majority of operational projects are linked to the oil and gas industry, specifically for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). While CCS is presented as a tool for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors like cement and steel, the document highlights significant challenges including high costs, inconsistent capture rates, and the risk that the technology is used to prolong fossil fuel extraction.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) provides data on the growth and distribution of climate-related jobs in the United States as of 2022, highlighting sectors such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean vehicles, and adaptation and resilience.

This toolkit provides electric utility regulators with tools, benchmarks, and guidance to ensure that utility integrated resource plans (IRPs) fully incorporate the funding and opportunities provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

This report by Rhodium Group, MIT CEEPR, REPEAT Project, and Energy Innovation assesses 2023 progress in US clean energy and transportation following the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It finds that zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales are meeting or exceeding post-IRA projections, while utility-scale clean electricity capacity additions, despite reaching record levels, are lagging behind the projections required to meet 2030 emissions targets.

This report by RMI analyzes the US Department of Energy's Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment (EIR) program, specifically how utilities can use its low-cost financing to refinance legacy fossil fuel asset costs and invest in clean energy. Through modeling of two utilities—Alliant in Iowa and Ameren in Missouri—the report demonstrates that EIR financing can significantly reduce costs for ratepayers compared to traditional utility financing or securitization.

This policy brief by RMI outlines the potential for 'clean repowering'—siting new renewable energy projects at existing fossil fuel interconnection points—to accelerate the energy transition and reduce costs for customers in the United States by leveraging Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives.

The EESI 2023 Climate, Environmental, and Energy Congressional Hearings Tracker lists the hearings conducted by various U.S. House and Senate committees throughout 2023. The tracker highlights a high volume of activity in the House Committee on Natural Resources (28 hearings), the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (24 hearings), and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (22 hearings). Key themes across these committees include the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, energy security, critical mineral supply chains, water resource management, and the economic risks of climate change.

This policy brief by RMI outlines how U.S. states can utilize Low-Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) to incentivize the adoption of clean hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, particularly for hard-to-abate sectors like aviation, maritime shipping, and long-haul trucking. It analyzes existing programs in California, Oregon, and Washington to provide four key lessons for future state policies to ensure clean hydrogen is directed toward high-priority uses rather than sectors where electrification is more efficient.

The Green Economy Coalition (GEC) argues that a fair green economic transition requires strong government leadership, smart policy, and significant investment, criticizing the UK Labour Party for abandoning its £28 billion green investment pledge.