Category: White Papers

Cost of Zero-Emission Trucks in US: Paper

Cost of Zero-Emission Trucks in US: Paper

Mar 9, 2023 | ,

The reductions of battery costs are one of the largest contributors to enabling price parity between battery-electric and diesel trucks. The analysis finds that while battery costs for zero-emission trucks and buses lag behind electric cars in cost reductions, their costs are expected to halve by 2030 compared to 2022, reaching $120/kWh at the pack level. Electric drive systems—including the transmission, motor, and inverter—are forecasted to see cost reductions of over 60% by 2030, reaching $23/kW.

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Europe’s Fit-for-55 Target Review: Briefing

Europe’s Fit-for-55 Target Review: Briefing

Mar 9, 2023 | , ,

Europe’s energy landscape has unquestionably and fundamentally shifted in recent years, but policy discussions may lag behind that new reality. Final negotiations on the EU’s renewable energy target for 2030 are officially scheduled to take place at the trilogue discussions in March 2023. The European Commission and Parliament stand in favour of upping the ambition from 40% to 45% but a blocking minority of Council members are digging in their heels.

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Europe’s Future Energy Systems: Briefing

Europe’s Future Energy Systems: Briefing

Mar 3, 2023 | ,

This briefing lays out CAN Europe’s vision and preliminary proposals for the reform of the internal electricity market design (EMD) on the table. It analyses the Commission’s consultation paper and questions, through the lens of CAN Europe’s three main objectives: A Paris-agreement-compatible energy transition to achieve 100% renewables, coupled with maximum energy savings, by 2040; strong, resilient and flexible markets; affordable energy for all and just transformation.

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EU-US Decarbonisation: E3G Briefing

EU-US Decarbonisation: E3G Briefing

Feb 24, 2023 | ,

The US and the EU should work together in shaping a positive agenda for “just decarbonisation” that benefits the most vulnerable and disadvantaged populations on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to funding and compensation, this should also include a currently missing piece: how disadvantaged groups will have more agency in the transition. 2023 will show whether the two long-standing allies can move past green protectionism to start an upward cycle that keeps equity and justice front and centre on the decarbonisation agenda.

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US Electric Vehicle Update: Briefing

US Electric Vehicle Update: Briefing

Feb 15, 2023 | ,

This alert discusses California’s industry-shaping Advanced Clean Car II regulations, California’s technology-forcing electric truck regulations, NHTSA reporting and recall enforcement risks, other federal regulatory updates, developments in EV supply chain regulations, the developing space of battery recycling regulation, privacy and cybersecurity concerns, and charging infrastructure incentives and regulation.

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Low Carbon Future for Middle East and Central Asia: IMF Paper

Low Carbon Future for Middle East and Central Asia: IMF Paper

Feb 15, 2023 | ,

The purpose of this departmental paper is to identify the menu of fiscal policy options which would allow the region to fulfil its emissions reduction commitment. Specifically, the paper examines and estimates the trade-off between two broad categories of fiscal policies: public investments, for example in renewable sources of energy, and measures that raise the effective price of fossil fuels.

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Renewable energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa: Paper

Renewable energy transition in sub-Saharan Africa: Paper

Feb 10, 2023 | ,

Africa has 60% of the world’s best solar resources. The unique opportunity that Sub-Saharan Africa has is to find a way of taking advantage of its relatively low level of incumbent fossil fuel infrastructure compared to many other countries, and a large and growing demand for clean and affordable energy. This paper by Climate Analytics conducts a survey of the issues involved in taking advantage of this opportunity and looks at further critical work needed to advance this.

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Hydrogen Levy in UK: E3G Briefing

Hydrogen Levy in UK: E3G Briefing

Feb 8, 2023 | ,

Hydrogen will have a role in the UK’s transition to net zero. However, independent analysis does not support its use to heat homes: it is inefficient, expensive and brings safety risks. The government should therefore fund its hydrogen revenue support mechanism through normal government spending, rather than unfairly charging consumers. E3G has previously urged the government to support green hydrogen produced from renewable electricity.

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US Electric School Bus Initiative: Paper

US Electric School Bus Initiative: Paper

Feb 3, 2023 | ,

This paper explains the ESB Initiative’s equity framework including key concepts and definitions and relevant equity intersections. It outlines the process the ESB Initiative used to develop the initial framework and plans for future iterations based on ongoing foundational equity research. The paper also summarizes how the ESB Initiative is translating the framework into action to achieve the equity objectives.

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EU climate foreign policy in 2023: Briefing

EU climate foreign policy in 2023: Briefing

Feb 1, 2023 | ,

The EU has a key role to play in driving the global climate transition. To do so, the EU needs a strong mandate for climate foreign policy that addresses the current polycrisis environment. The EU’s call for a global coal phase-out, coming out of the 2021 Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), paved the way for a global coal phase-down commitment at the climate conference COP26. However, this year’s climate diplomacy EU Foreign Affairs Council takes place in a different context.

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IRA Impact on US Utilities: Paper

IRA Impact on US Utilities: Paper

Jan 27, 2023 | ,

Five actions utilities should assess and prioritize in order to prepare for IRA-related opportunities and challenges. Communication priorities with regulators, state energy offices, and customers related to the IRA. Key considerations for different types of utilities, depending on their corporate structure (investor-owned, cooperative, municipal utility) and lines of business

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Green Fiscal Stimulus in Vietnam and China: Paper

Green Fiscal Stimulus in Vietnam and China: Paper

Jan 27, 2023 | ,

Using the case of two emerging economies, Indonesia and Vietnam, this paper investigates whether the stimulus plans align with a country’s sustainable energy and climate targets. This study finds that despite ambitious country targets for green energy transition, these countries may miss opportunities for a green future due to limited fiscal measures directed to green recovery. The pandemic has exacerbated public fiscal budgets that may further limit the capacity to fund green projects.

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Decarbonisation of European Heavy Duty Vehicles: Paper

Decarbonisation of European Heavy Duty Vehicles: Paper

Jan 25, 2023 | ,

The study finds that battery-electric trucks are the most cost-effective technology for meeting the HDV CO2 reduction targets. The cost-optimal technology market share to meet a 60% CO2 reduction target by 2030 involves transitioning to battery-electric technologies for most truck segments, without fully exploiting the CO2 reduction potential of diesel trucks. A CO2 reduction target of 100% by 2040 would allow only the registration of zero-emission trucks, such as battery-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell technologies.

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New Greenwashing Rules in UK: Briefing

New Greenwashing Rules in UK: Briefing

Jan 4, 2023 | ,

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on new rules to clamp down on ‘greenwashing’ by increasing the transparency around the sustainability credentials of investment products. The proposed rules are contained in its Consultation Paper on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels, which set out a specific labelling and disclosure regime that builds upon its November 2021 Discussion Paper on this topic.

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Africa’s extraordinary green hydrogen potential: Briefing

Africa’s extraordinary green hydrogen potential: Briefing

Dec 28, 2022 | ,

The “Africa’s Extraordinary Green Hydrogen Potential” report represents the first detailed research of the feasible development of green hydrogen across the continent. The new study combines analysis of investment opportunities focusing on three hubs: Mauritania – Morocco, southern Africa and Egypt with a roadmap of technical, economic, environmental and financial solutions to unlock commercial development.

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Smart Charging and Consumer Behavior in the United States: Paper

Smart Charging and Consumer Behavior in the United States: Paper

Dec 16, 2022 | ,

To ensure that charging electric vehicles (EVs) supports, rather than strains, the nation’s electric grids, the United States needs consumers to adopt smart charging, also known as vehicle-grid integration (VGI). This paper by World Resources Institute presents the findings of a consumer survey on VGI of prospective and current Honda EV owners in the United States. It finds that 95 percent of respondents are interested in VGI programs, mostly due to the chance to be greener, save energy, and earn a financial incentive.

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Inflation Reduction Act and EU: Briefing

Inflation Reduction Act and EU: Briefing

Dec 14, 2022 | ,

This briefing titled “The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the EU” by E3G and adelphi analysis seeks to explain the political economy dynamics behind both the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the European response. As the green transition reaches the implementation phase, trade conflicts are likely to continue, especially as countries try to maximise their share of new clean energy markets.

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European Green Deal and society: Briefings

European Green Deal and society: Briefings

Dec 9, 2022 | ,

As the transition to climate neutrality starts to impact people’s lives and livelihoods, it is no longer possible – or prudent – to see green and social priorities in isolation. Yet, for the EU, there is more to this task than ensuring the European Green Deal manages its social impacts. What remains to be determined are the practical ways in which “the social” and “the green” can positively reinforce each other.

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Modern Slavery in Clean Energy in Australia: White Paper

Modern Slavery in Clean Energy in Australia: White Paper

Dec 7, 2022 | ,

The aims of the report are to raise awareness of the issue across industry, bring focus to the possible pathways for addressing it and to hopefully create a clear starting point from which the industry and a wide range of stakeholders can collaboratively develop effective strategies and actions to eliminate modern slavery from clean energy supply chains as Australia embarks on a critical phase of its energy transformation.

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