Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

C2ES President Nat Keohane on the #EPA's Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding rollback: "America needs leadership that protects communities and seizes energy opportunities. This fails on both counts."

Read our statement: bit.ly/4atmenn

Key Negotiations & Related Outcomes of the UN Climate Conference in Belém Held amid difficult geopolitical conditions and intensifying climate impacts, COP30 concluded with adoption of the Belém Political Package, reflecting compromises across many issues. The key decision ...

Despite challenging dynamics, 190+ countries at #COP30 agreed on a number of issues and delivered on key mandates. Read our analysis on the "Belém Political Package" and other key outcomes from the COP.

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C2ES Innovation Policy Matrix The Innovation Policy Matrix is a comprehensive framework that helps policymakers assess technology development stages, identify ecosystem barriers, and craft effective innovation policies by recogniz...

Today, C2ES released a new tool for policymakers as U.S. innovators race to win in the new energy economy. The C2ES #Innovation Policy Matrix offers a roadmap for smart innovation policy, informed by 140+ stakeholders convened by C2ES Technology Working Groups.

Explore: bit.ly/4tkRuO6

After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…

After Hurricane Helene isolated NC communities, solar #microgrids became lifelines. C2ES's Climate Resilience Accelerator identified microgrids as key for Colorado's North Front Range—solutions adaptable to many region's climate challenges. bit.ly/49N2LOe

Preliminary US Greenhouse Gas Emissions Estimates for 2025 Based on preliminary economic and energy activity data, we estimate that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions.

New Rhodium (@rhg.com) analysis estimates that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions. The group cites the buildings and power sectors as the primary cause of emissions increases. Read more: rhg.com/research/us-...

Meta's landmark agreements to power AI data centers with nuclear energy—including deals with Oklo, TerraPower, Vistra, and Constellation—demonstrate how forward-thinking companies can align growth with decarbonization goals.

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Companies worldwide are grappling with climate impacts across business functions. Learn how to build system-wide resilience from C2ES & Resilience First's 2025 series. #resilience #webinar

⏰ Wednesday Jan 14th | 10 - 11AM EST

REGISTER: bit.ly/4puWr3r

Accelerator aims to strengthen resilience in Austin-San Antonio region Local governments across Texas’ fastest-growing corridor will build a shared road map to tackle flooding, extreme heat, wildfire and winter storms as population growth amplifies risk.

Smart Cities Dive interviewed C2ES's Libby Zemaitis: “the regional level is a great level to work on resilience because you have whole groups of communities & businesses dealing with similar extreme weather hazards.”

www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/Austin-...

On the omission of fossil fuels in the final #COP30 text, @guilanpour.bsky.social said: "The issue we had is that the negotiations were split about 50/50. So you had roughly 80 or so countries that were in favor of having a roadmap on fossil fuels & 80 that were completely against it." n.pr/4iBJJ1c

Happening NOW: Company representatives from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, Google, Ford Motor Company, & Shell USA discussing the need for #permitting reform and their perspectives on what companies need in order to build more energy projects faster.

JOIN virtually: c2es.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Don't miss a moment of #COP30.

Our COP30 Dispatch delivers what matters:
✔️ Key negotiation updates
✔️ Where countries stand on key issues
✔️ Critical analysis

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While much work remains to be done, the Paris Agreement has catalyzed significant global #climateaction that should be celebrated at #COP30.

C2ES’s paper highlights key achievements in detail
👉 www.c2es.org/document/10-...

YouTube video by CGTN Europe How Can the EU Agree on Climate Targets & Accelerate the Transition to Net Zero?

C2ES VP for International Strategies Kaveh Guilanpour @guilanpour.bsky.social joined @cgtn.bsky.social to share expectations heading into #COP30 in #Belém
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The Potential Impact of Aligning Biodiversity Efforts in National Climate Plans

If well designed and harmonized, national climate plans and biodiversity plans can play a transformative role in protecting biodiversity and natural resources.

Here's why aligning biodiversity efforts with national climate plans is essential:

www.c2es.org/2025/10/pote...

C2ES will be on the ground at #COP30 in Brazil. COP30 marks the first conference after a complete cycle of the Paris Agreement, offering a critical opportunity to assess progress and accelerate implementation.

Explore our resource hub for everything you need to know:
🔗 www.c2es.org/supporting-t...

As a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization, C2ES champions policies and technologies that foster thriving economies based on affordable, reliable clean energy and a safe climate.

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The establishment of the technology implementation programme (TIP) was a key outcome of the #globalstocktake.

Two years later, countries are still need to agree on how to operationalize it at #COP30.

Learn more 👉 www.c2es.org/document/tec...

As communities face disruptions from extreme weather, residents need safe, accessible places to go. #Resilience hub—enhanced community centers that support residents daily and during emergencies—are one solution.

Explore our resilience hub toolkit: bit.ly/4gBrAOn

Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator As climate impacts intensify, investment and leadership in local resiliency have never been more important. The Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator (Accelerator) advances regional climate resili...

The Accelerator, already making an impact in Colorado’s North Front Range and Washington’s South-Central Puget Sound, is a two-year regionally focused initiative where local stakeholders can share data, align existing efforts, & design tangible solutions for local #resilience. bit.ly/3UXj0St

Austin–San Antonio Region Selected for the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2025   Austin–San Antonio Region Selected for the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator  National initiative expands to Texas amid growing extreme weather event...

GOOD NEWS 🎉 C2ES is grateful to announce that the Austin-San Antonio Region will serve as the next hub for our Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator (CRCA).

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⚡ U.S. electricity demand is surging for the first time in 20 years. How do we keep prices down and the #grid reliable?

Join us IN PERSON in Atlanta, Nov 4th for a panel #event with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace & Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute.

Register: luma.com/azod27nl

We're excited to join this community and share insights on climate action, clean energy, and the path to a resilient future. Follow along for policy updates, research findings, and conversations about building practical climate solutions.

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What we do:

🌍 Build broad, durable support for effective climate policies
📊 Provide research, analysis & practical policy solutions
🏗️ Help identify economic opportunities in the net-zero transition

We work to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the global transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and a thriving, just, and resilient economy.

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We're the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) — an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to forge practical solutions to climate change.