Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system
We push the change in technologies and policies needed to get to a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost. We imagine a world where the energy needs of all people are met efficiently without damaging the atmosphere.
Latest updates and news from our experts
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Category: Policy
States lead, impact follows: Why investing in state-level climate action will secure America’s climate future
Published on: April 15, 2026 -
Category: Industry
Understanding U.S. hydrogen demand through a Gulf Coast lens
Published on: April 14, 2026 -
Category: Technology
The Genesis Mission aims to accelerate fusion energy. It needs the data to do it.
Published on: April 14, 2026 -
Category: Industry
Making €100 billion count: Turning Europe’s industrial decarbonisation ambitions into steel in the ground
Published on: April 8, 2026 -
Category: Policy Impact
U.S. clean energy investments: 2025 Quarter 4 analysis
Published on: April 6, 2026 -
Category: Policy
Maintaining momentum: Clean energy progress in New Mexico’s 2026 legislative session
Published on: March 27, 2026
Our Approach & Global Reach
We are a 30-year-old organization with a startup mentality
As problem solvers and creative environmentalists, we achieve change in three main ways:
- Modeling & Systems Analysis: Driving support for the most effective policy and technology strategies.
- Technology Innovation: Facilitating the commercialization of emerging and proven next-generation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We expanded our global footprint
Our team of experts is working all over the world to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions. Explore our regional work:
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Celebrating 30 years of impact
Over the past 30 years, CATF has carved out a unique role as a science-driven, solutions-focused, and strategic organization that gets results. Learn about how we got started and explore our history.
Our Areas of Work
Examining all options with an open mind
and clear vision
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CATF has received the highest possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, a 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, is a certified nonprofit partner of 1% of the Planet, and has been endorsed as a highly effective organization by Founders Pledge.
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