Tag: Clean Air Task Force (CATF)

Strong Member State enforcement needed as oil and gas falls short on CO₂ storage target

Stuart Mitchell

On the 28 of May, the European Commission published its first report on the progress made towards reaching the Union-wide target of 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 injection capacity by 2030. The report finds that, based on currently submitted plans, obligated entities would deliver less than two thirds of the target, with 29 MtCO2 injection capacity per annum by 2030.   “The Commission’s assessment confirms that oil and gas obligated entities are currently not on track to deliver the CO₂ injection capacity needed by 2030. As long as delaying delivery remains cheaper than complying with the obligation, deployment will continue to lag behind Europe’s climate and…

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California could cut 2045 electricity costs by up to $44 billion a year by investing in next-generation geothermal, finds new CATF report

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that next-generation geothermal energy could dramatically reduce the cost of achieving California’s clean energy goals, but only if the state acts now to remove critical development barriers. The report, “Build Here: How Targeted State Investment in Geothermal Can Fil California’s Clean Firm Gap,” calls on California to fund an in-field testbed program to explore and map the subsurface across high-potential geologic regions, generating the data needed to unlock large-scale private investment in next-generation geothermal development. California has ambitious clean energy…

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New study shows biomass carbon removal can help tackle climate change, and strong standards are needed for the industry to scale sustainably

Stuart Mitchell

A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) shows 28% of existing biomass carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credit protocols score satisfactory, providing a strong foundation for robust standards. Durable carbon removal is critical for counterbalancing emissions from hard-to-abate sources and for reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The study, Strengthening Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Protocols, was conducted with leading experts from research institutions. It evaluates the strength of 25 biomass CDR protocols used to certify carbon removal credits bought and sold in carbon markets as…

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Flagship IEA report features superhot rock geothermal marking major milestone for the clean firm power source

Stuart Mitchell

Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its State of Energy Innovation 2026 report—a comprehensive assessment of the technologies and investments shaping the future of global energy—with superhot rock geothermal energy (SHR) featuring throughout its findings on geothermal. The report’s recognition of SHR signals growing global consensus around the technology’s potential to shape how the world accesses clean, firm power.  “The IEA’s recognition of superhot rock geothermal energy is a significant and welcome moment and reflects growing consensus that this technology deserves serious global attention,” said Terra Rogers, Director for Superhot Rock Geothermal at Clean Air Task Force (CATF). “SHR…

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New CATF/Brattle report outlines strategies for aligning Europe’s capacity mechanisms with clean energy transition goals

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from The Brattle Group, commissioned by Clean Air Task Force (CATF), identifies practical strategies for European policymakers to update capacity mechanisms and clean energy procurements to create mutually supportive incentives for meeting both reliability needs and long-term decarbonisation goals. With Europe’s energy mix shifting rapidly toward variable renewables, the report shows how enhanced and coordinated approaches to security of supply and clean energy procurement can reduce costs, enable cross-border trade, and accelerate the transition to carbon-free energy. The report, Clean Security of Supply in Europe: Models for…

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