CRS comments pertain to replacing loss-adjusted load with retail sales, renewable energy certificate (REC) retirement for annual and hourly reporting, use of the term “avoided emissions,” and the emission factors assigned to unspecified power and hourly claimed renewable generation.

CRS comments pertain to the definitions of environmental attributes and book-and-claim accounting, and book-and-claim accounting best practices for biomethane and hydrogen.

In 2023 and 2024, CRS brought together a small group of market-leading corporate and federal clean electricity buyers, key non-governmental organizations, and other leading voices to discuss voluntary strategies to transform the clean electricity market. While the group had diverse perspectives on impactful clean electricity procurement and grid decarbonization pathways, several shared core principles and …

The largest maritime shipping vessels consume a gallon of fuel every 15 feet. This prodigious consumption is one reason international shipping accounted for nearly 3% of global warming by 2018. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is leading a global effort to reduce the carbon intensity of shipping by switching to low-carbon fuels and modernizing aging …

The residential and commercial sector contributes significantly to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Heating and cooking are typically the main fuel consuming activities within the sector. There is increasing interest and support for clean fuels such as biomethane and bioLPG in this sector, evident from their adoption in countries like the UK and other European nations. …

The ground transportation sector, which includes personal and public transportation, trucking, rail, and off-road vehicles, is seeing a surge in clean fuel options, from renewable hydrogen to biodiesel. These fuels offer the potential for significant emissions reductions, especially when integrated into existing vehicles and infrastructure. Our report outlines the current landscape, challenges in distribution, and …

The industrial sector has unique energy demands, often requiring high temperatures for manufacturing processes. Clean fuels like renewable hydrogen, geothermal energy, and renewable methanol are emerging as viable solutions. However, market-based accounting methodologies are still developing, making it challenging to track and trade these fuels effectively. This background report, the second sector-specific background report released …

Aviation contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) offer a promising pathway to decarbonize the industry. However, despite their potential, SAFs currently make up less than 0.1% of global aviation fuel. This background report, the first sector-specific background report released by CRS’s Clean Energy Accounting Project (CEAP) as part of …

Residual mixes are the attributes of unallocated or unclaimed energy delivered to customers on the electricity grid and are a critical tool that prevents the double counting of clean energy and supports accurate calculations of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from electricity use. To date, there has been no consensus on what data is needed and …

In a 4-minute video taped last week and posted to social media Monday, Cline, an actress, influencer and a native of Goose Creek, South Carolina, interviews Harris about the importance of the youth vote. It’s a sign the Biden campaign is working to find new strategies to reach the young Americans critical to its 2024 …