Our GOAL
Decarbonize the global energy system to address climate change
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: Implementation
Two years since CHIPS and Science Act: Early wins, challenges, and opportunities ahead
Published on: August 9, 2024 -
Category: Infrastructure
Beyond NEPA: Understanding the complexities of slow infrastructure buildout
Published on: August 1, 2024 -
Category: Legal
Two key ways EPA can fast track air permitting reforms to advance cleaner, low-carbon technologies
Published on: July 29, 2024 -
Category: Policy
Germany adopts long-awaited import strategy for hydrogen, but greater support for the most promising import pathways is needed
Published on: July 24, 2024 -
Category: Infrastructure
From decades to years: DOE’s CITAP Program and progress towards faster transmission projects
Published on: July 23, 2024 -
Category: Infrastructure
Future-fitting the grid: How to accelerate federal transmission permitting
Published on: July 18, 2024
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technology innovation news.
Our Approach & Global Reach
We are a more than 25-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 climate change mitigation technologies.
- Policy Advocacy: Working practically and objectively to catalyze realistic change that leads to major impact through legal and legislative advocacy.
We’re expanding our global footprint
With the support of our donors and partners, we are expanding our impact around the world. Our team of experts is working to engage with local partners and stakeholders to develop new ideas, design solutions, and advance innovative technologies and policy solutions to address climate change. Explore our regional work:
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Celebrating more than 25 years of impact
Over the past 25+ years, CATF has carved out a unique role in the environmental and climate movement 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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