Policy Support & Community Action
Challenge & Opportunity
Technology alone cannot solve the climate crisis. Policy determines which solutions scale, where investments flow, and how quickly systems change. From clean energy standards and building codes to agricultural incentives and industrial regulations, policy shapes climate outcomes at every level.
At the same time, climate action is most durable when communities are involved. Local governments, schools, businesses, and citizens play a critical role in turning national goals into real-world progress.
The opportunity lies in aligning policy, markets, and communities to accelerate climate solutions while ensuring fairness, affordability, and public trust.
Clean Energy & Efficiency Standards
Policies such as renewable portfolio standards, efficiency codes, and appliance standards drive adoption of proven technologies and lower costs through scale.
Carbon Pricing & Incentives
Carbon pricing, tax credits, and subsidies help shift investment toward low-carbon solutions while encouraging innovation.
Local & Community-Led Climate Action
Cities and regions are often climate leaders, deploying clean transit, electrifying buildings, and investing in resilience tailored to local needs.
Public Procurement & Standards
Governments can accelerate clean technology by purchasing low-carbon materials, vehicles, and energy at scale.
Good policy is a catalyst to drive change, but policy consistency is key to drive investment, enable long term planning and technology scaling.
Creating the Conditions for Climate Solutions to Scale
Examples
RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute)
A leading think tank accelerating the clean energy transition through research, policy, and market-based solutions.
www.rmi.org
C40 Cities
A global network of cities working together to implement ambitious climate policies at the local level.
www.c40.org
Energy Innovation
Provides data-driven policy analysis to help governments design effective climate solutions.
www.energyinnovation.org