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Accelerating the Electric Vehicle Transition
The race is on to deploy well over 50 million electric vehicles in the next 10 years—putting the transportation sector on the path to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
Experience with Competitive Procurements and Centralized Resource Planning to Advance Clean Electricity
A literature review surveying recent developments in competitive procurements and centralized planning through Integrated Resource Planning and their role helping states and utilities meet ambitious clean energy goals.
All-Source Competitive Solicitations: State and Electric Utility Practices
A review of principles, design tradeoffs, and emerging issues in technology-neutral procurement processes that allow utilities to competitively acquire diverse resources for bulk power and distribution needs.
Stranded Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: How Big Is the Stranded Asset Problem, and What Should We Do About It?
An assessment of the scale and risks of stranded fossil fuel infrastructure in the U.S., outlining regulatory, financial, and policy strategies—including accelerated retirements, securitization, and integrated planning—to manage costs, protect ratepayers, and support a just transition to clean energy.
Advancing Equity in Utility Regulation
A framework for embedding equity in electric utility regulation, including stakeholder engagement, affordability programs, and metrics to ensure fair outcomes in the clean energy transition.
