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Climate Finance for South Africa May Kick-start a New Fossil Industry — Gas

At COP 26, a group of developed countries announced plans to provide climate finance to help South Africa move away from coal — but a crucial question is how to ensure these funds do not help another fossil fuel industry take off.

Insight December 14, 2021

How Can Trade Maximize Gains From Clean Energy Investment in Developing Countries?

As governments increasingly turn to trade policy to support the renewable energy transition, they also need to encourage the production of key components at home.

Insight August 13, 2021

How Can Renewables Help Us Through the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Richard Bridle, co-author of Achieving A Fossil-Free Recovery, explains why governments should put renewable energy at the heart of their recovery.

Insight May 20, 2021

Should Governments Subsidize Hydrogen?

As countries chart paths to net-zero economies, hydrogen is in the spotlight. Here are the risks and opportunities involved in subsidizing it.

Insight January 19, 2021

Solar Power Is Just a Switch Away

Swapping subsidies from fossil fuels to clean options can make renewables the most viable alternative.

Success story July 24, 2020

South Africa: Is a transition away from coal just around the corner?

In South Africa, coal has long been king, but emerging factors suggest the fossil fuel may soon be pushed off its throne.

Insight April 9, 2019

How government and mines in Zambia can save money in energy efficiency

For years, Zambia’s large hydroelectric dams were able to meet the power needs of its mines, but facing rising electricity demands the country opted to increase generation using coal, diesel and heavy fuel oil.

Insight November 16, 2018

The True Cost of Coal and Renewables in Indonesia

Indonesia is facing an energy crunch as demand for electricity rises across the country. The country is one of the world’s largest coal producers, and is developing plans for an additional 35 gigawatts (GW) of new coal-fired power stations. Proponents of the development claim that coal is the cheapest source of energy available. Is this really true?

Insight June 12, 2017

Proposed Nuclear Power Plant Should Feature Large in UK Government’s Review

As the UK Government considers whether to proceed with Hinkley Point C—a proposed nuclear power plant—it should weigh the full cost of the project to the public purse. By our calculation the subsidies are likely to be at least £40 billion.

Insight August 2, 2016

CEM and ECPA Side Event: Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Investments in Clean and Affordable Energy

Recent developments in fossil fuel subsidy reform and discussion of how to sustain the progress made, should oil prices rise again.

Insight May 26, 2015