Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is a nonprofit organization focused on the environment, located in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 2011, it took over from the Pew Center on Global Climate Change. C2ES collaborates with policymakers and various stakeholders to advocate for practical and impactful policies at the state, national, and global scales.

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Adaptation, Loss & Damage at COP29: Some Progress Made, Much Remains

Jan 8, 2025 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski

Although COP29 was dubbed the “Finance COP,” discussions also tackled other critical issues, including adaptation and loss and damage (L&D), which is essential for helping vulnerable nations cope with the devastating effects of climate change and secure support for the damages they have already suffered.
In Kentucky, advanced energy and economic development go hand in hand

Dec 9, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Stephanie Rodriguez |Charlotte Hawes

In November, our Regional Roundtable program team traveled to Lexington, Kentucky for a conversation on Manufacturing an Advanced Energy Future in Kentucky. Why the Bluegrass state? Over the last four years, Kentucky has seen a boom in announcements of new facilities to produce batteries and electric vehicles, as well as inputs throughout the advanced energy supply chain like steel for offshore wind monopiles, battery components, and critical minerals recycling.
Celebrating 25 Years of Climate Solutions

Nov 18, 2024 | c2es.org | Paige Curtis |Diandra Angiello |John Holler
Methane pyrolysis: the case for cleaner hydrogen with existing infrastructure

Oct 24, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Doug Vine

Hydrogen has the potential to significantly decarbonize multiple sectors. Conventional wisdom says that we must build dedicated new hydrogen pipelines and processing infrastructure over the next decades to realize this potential. What if we already had an effective and efficient way to transport (and store) hydrogen across nearly all the United States?
IRA program spurs climate action plans in surprising places

Oct 15, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Charlotte Hawes

It’s been two years since President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. While some have criticized the slow pace of IRA implementation, one key climate provision of the law is already transforming climate action at the state level, particularly for states that did not previously have a climate action plan.. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, provides funding to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and execute climate action plans.
Clean Transition Tariffs: An innovative way to accelerate power sector emission reductions

Aug 20, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Caitlin Flanagan |Jason Ye |Doug Vine

Electricity demand is on the rise. A recent report from the Rhodium Group projects an annual average growth rate in demand for electricity of 1.5 to 2.3 percent in the 2020s and 2.0 to 2.2 percent in the early 2030s. This growth rate is a stark departure from the flat demand of recent decades — there haven’t been similar levels of growth since at least the 1990s.
Spurring regional collaboration for resilience hubs and microgrids in Colorado

Aug 7, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Amy Bailey

The Superior Community Center in Superior, Colorado is frequently buzzing with activity. On a beautiful sunny day, you’ll often find residents playing cards or children reading in the library. However, as wildfire risks and extreme heat are increasing, people have turned to the centrally located community center as a place of refuge. During the 2021 Marshall Fire, the center became a hub for residents to gather, find a sense of community, and gain access to recovery resources.
Resilience Hubs, Microgrids Offer Heat Relief in Colorado

Jul 15, 2024 | c2es.org | Nora Zacharski |Jennie Rhodes

Last weekend, communities along the Front Range of Colorado experienced a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures rising over 100 degrees. In the state and across the country, heat has intensified and become more frequent. Such events are significantly impacting communities and are particularly an issue for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and those without air conditioning.
New Brief: Nuclear Energy Uniquely Suited to Decarbonize Industry in the U.S.

Jul 9, 2024 | c2es.org | Stephanie Gagnon

Press Release6.27.24NEW REPORT: Nuclear Energy Uniquely Suited to Decarbonize Industry in the U.S.While nuclear generation already accounts for a majority of zero-carbon power generation across the United States, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) today released a new report highlighting the unique benefits of advanced nuclear energy technology in decarbonizing the U.S. industrial sector as well.
Nat Keohane On the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overruling the Chevron Deference

Jun 28, 2024 | c2es.org | Stephanie Gagnon

Close Nat Keohane On the U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overruling the Chevron Deference Statement of Nathaniel Keohane President, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES)June 28, 2024On the U.S. Supreme Court decision the Chevron deference: “The Supreme Court’s decision overruling Chevron amounts to an arrogation of power—an assertion of its own dominance over federal agencies and expertise. The lack of humility is breathtaking.