CATF Articles & Posts
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More than 100 countries unite to launch Global Methane Pledge at COP26
Almost 100 Heads of State from around the world joined together today to formally launch the Global Methane Pledge at COP26.
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Weathering the storm: Tracking federal actions against offshore wind
At a time when volatile fossil fuel prices and projected increases for energy demand threaten energy security and inflate costs for ratepayers, offshore wind offers a high-capacity clean generation source for states looking to decarbonize and improve energy affordability.
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Even after the manager’s amendment, BAAJA’s permitting certainty provisions may not prevent near-term actions to stop clean energy projects
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) includes a project certainty title motivated by a desire to prevent similar action against previously-permitted, unfairly denied, or unreasonably delayed projects in the future.
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Kazakhstan to develop national satellite methane regulatory program for oil and gas, showcasing the strength and experience of its space industry
At COP31, during the Global Methane Pledge Ministerial meeting, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan announced plans to develop a national satellite-based program to support regulations of methane emissions from the country’s oil and gas sector.
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How Congress could revise BAAJA to lock in progress from Order 1920 and strengthen interregional transmission planning
The country needs to build more efficient, cost-effective regional and interregional electric transmission lines to achieve broadly shared economic and emissions reductions goals.
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The grid gap: Barriers to building the missing link in global electrification
As countries gather this month in Türkiye for COP31, energy security, electrification, and the expansion of clean power systems anchor the conversation.
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At COP31, Türkiye’s geothermal announcement marks important step toward accelerating global deployment
Clean Air Task Force (CATF) welcomes Türkiye’s announcement of the Global Geothermal Ambition 2050 at COP31.
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Revisions to BAAJA permitting certainty provisions fall short of addressing risks
This post focuses not on whether BAAJA would provide an effective deterrent against future cancellations, but instead on the risk that it could inadvertently make it more difficult for future administrations to issue pollution control standards, including for greenhouse gas emissions.
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EU must ensure one year does not become rolling delay to methane regulation
This morning, EU governments have backed a one-year delay to key requirements of the EU Methane Regulation, alongside a review mechanism that could open the door to further postponement. On October 14th, the European Commission proposed a targeted amendment to postpone by one year provisions related to importers citing the…
