- Ammonia is under consideration as a near-zero-emission fuel to help the shipping sector transition away from fossil fuels. But because the fuel’s lifecycle emissions profile is complex, its impacts need to be better understood and effectively managed.
- Findings from two recent studies build on how ammonia’s emissions from production, combustion and across the value chain influence ammonia’s climate impact — and why managing them is crucial to delivering real climate benefits while safeguarding people and the environment.
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Clarifying the environmental impacts of ammonia as a shipping fuel: A call for deeper understanding and effective management
Intervenor compensation: supporting public participation in utility decisions
By Deanna Nussberger, EDF Legal and Regulatory Intern
Energy decisions profoundly impact communities, yet the decision-making process can feel opaque and inaccessible. Concerns surrounding the tangible impacts of energy infrastructure — who benefits, who bears the costs and how electricity bills are affected — are frequently resolved behind closed doors in highly technical and legally complex energy regulatory proceedings, leaving many feeling voiceless in choices that directly shape their lives.
Getting to clean: The carbon capture imperative for blue hydrogen
As the world seeks to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions, clean hydrogen shows real potential to be part of the solution, particularly for those 20-30% of emissions that may be unmanageable through direct electrification. While hydrogen made from renewable energy can be the cleanest form, many in industry and government are shifting their focus towards blue hydrogen, made from natural gas. This shift presents opportunities for hydrogen’s growth, but also fundamental challenges that could determine whether the fuel provides meaningful decarbonization progress or quickly takes us in the wrong direction.
New report: Methane mitigation industry poised to drive growth in Canadian jobs, investment and exports
CALGARY — A new report commissioned by the Pembina Institute and Environmental Defense Fund finds that Canada’s methane mitigation industry is thriving, with well-paying jobs and investment likely to grow if companies and governments take steps to further reduce the harmful methane emissions that come from oil and gas production.
Una gran oportunidad para las pequeñas botes en Las Bahamas
Por Danielle Carey, Sepp Haukebo y Eduardo Boné-Morón
Renombradas por sus aguas turquesas y ecosistemas marinos únicos, Las Bahamas son una maravilla natural del mundo. Sin embargo, a pesar de toda su belleza, el país enfrenta desafíos críticos, incluyendo el aumento de los costos de energía, la degradación ambiental y los crecientes impactos y amenazas del cambio climático. Estos problemas amenazan la biodiversidad de la región, así como los medios de vida y la cultura, que están profundamente ligados a su entorno marino. Ante estos desafíos, las comunidades bahameñas tienen una oportunidad innovadora: la electrificación de pequeñas embarcaciones, como botes de pesca y guía, y pequeños transbordadores.
Energy affordability for all: How states are reducing energy cost burdens through rate-setting
By Madeline Thompson, EDF Legal and Regulatory Intern
Energy affordability has become a major concern for customers as utility rates rise across the country. Since 2001, the average cost of electricity per kilowatt has nearly doubled for residential customers, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Low-income households are facing the brunt of this burden. According to 2024 research, low-income households in the U.S. spend about 17% of their income on utilities, about three times the national average.