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
The EU’s low-carbon hydrogen rules show promise, but lack clarity
Published on: July 11, 2025 -
Category: Policy
Reimagining utility reform in a post-aid Africa: Key insights from the 2025 Utility Roundtable
Published on: July 10, 2025 -
Category: Policy
Revitalising industry in the European Union: The role of Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region
Published on: July 8, 2025 -
Category: News & Media
Congress passes megabill that represents a setback in the nation’s clean energy economy, harming U.S. innovation and competitiveness
Published on: July 3, 2025 -
Category: Policy
The geography of clean energy investments in the U.S.
Published on: July 1, 2025 -
Category: Climate
2025 mid-year impact in a chaotic world
Published on: June 30, 2025
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 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 more than 25 years of impact
Over the past 25+ 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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