Work Area
Zero-Carbon Fuels
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Relationship Reset: EU-UK Collaboration on Climate and Energy
Introduction Four years on from the United Kingdom’s (UK) withdrawal from the European Union (EU), the window for a new era of collaboration is opening. With a change of Government in the UK, and a new European Commission, there is an opportunity to re-energise the relationship on climate and energy. …
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The Role of Hydrogen in the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucking Sectors
This report investigates the role hydrogen can play to advance decarbonization of the trucking sector.
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Synthetic Natural Gas
Synthetic natural gas is neither an economical nor an effective decarbonization strategy.
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Confirmation Hearings of the European Commissioners-Designate – CATF’s Key Questions
Introduction As the new legislative term begins, the EU institutions are set to define the direction and priorities for EU climate policy for the next five years. This is a critical opportunity to reassess the current approach, identify remaining gaps, and determine next steps to achieve climate neutrality, ensure a…
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Germany’s National Energy and Climate Plan: A positive step forward, but underestimates the climate challenge
Germany submitted its final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission on August 29.
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Central and Eastern Europe advance an options-based strategy: Key climate and energy takeaways from GLOBSEC 2024
The GLOBSEC Forum offered an opportunity to reflect on key challenges and opportunities ranging from cybersecurity and the energy transition.
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Allow hydrogen storage to receive credits under 48E regardless of ultimate end use
The Issue Limiting 48E eligibility to hydrogen storage used for power applications is not required by the statute and is difficult to administer. Hydrogen storage should qualify for the section 48E investment tax credit (ITC) irrespective of the ultimate end use of the stored hydrogen. Treasury’s proposed guidance limits the…
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Synthetic SAF can, and should, qualify for 45Z
Synthetic SAF will be an essential component of aviation decarbonization Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be essential to decarbonizing aviation, especially as the sector’s demand for low-carbon energy carriers continues to grow. CATF analysis has shown that biofuel supply will not be able to keep pace with this demand…
