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Beating the Heat: The Summer Clean Energy Records Worth Celebrating
Grid-level data shows that clean energy generation reached new heights across the United States this summer.
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A Key Climate Solution is Lifting Off
Interest in virtual power plants (VPPs) is at an all-time high. This interest has been fueled by exciting announcements over the past few months including: new research highlighting the role VPPs can play in…
Electricity
Community Benefits Plans: Driving Equitable Clean Energy Development
When implemented with thorough monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, CBPs can support long-term community and labor engagement, workforce training and investment, and the advancement of diversity, equity, and justice priorities.
Electricity
For Ratepayers to Realize Savings from Clean Energy, Utility Business Models Need an Update
We have tools to accelerate the energy transition that will save ratepayers money and bolster the grid — we just need to incentivize utilities to use them.
Electricity
We Don’t Need Another Interregional Transmission Study to Take Action
The value of interregional transmission has been studied for decades. Now we need help building it.
Electricity
A Reliable Grid Depends on Rapid Clean Energy Deployment. EPA’s Proposed Standards Help Accelerate That Shift.
Our analysis shows many utility companies would be able to meet standards with minor changes in operation that are consistent with long-term pathways for a clean, reliable grid.
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Public Policies
Policymakers play a critical role in establishing a credible, stable environment to facilitate the global energy transition. Public policies provide the necessary framework, incentives, and guidance to ensure diverse stakeholders move toward common objectives. Public…
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Going the Distance on Interconnection Queue Reform
FERC’s rulemaking takes us only part of the way to effective and efficient interconnection.
Electricity
Unlocking Coal Contracts
A study on policy and financing strategies to affordably decarbonize coal power purchase agreements, focused on Indonesia but applicable globally.
Electricity
Developing an Impactful Solar for All Proposal
This guide provides a high-level summary of the Solar for All program, summarizes program strategy considerations, and offers technical and pragmatic insights for key EPA evaluation criteria to inform strong, impactful Solar for All applications.