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    Financing Community-Based, Renewable, and Distributed Energy Resources in the Philippines
    (2024-04-26) Ubaldo, Marinel; Reeves, Joy; Jernigan-Smith, Sally; Batchuluun, Batsanaa
    Progress in renewable energy (RE) and distributed energy resources (DERs) is a key development opportunity for the human development of Filipino communities. The Philippines presents a compelling example for mobilizing finance toward RE and DER in low-and middle-income countries due to its centralized energy grid, archipelagic geography, energy access disparities, and robust existing energy policy. This project aims to identify the gaps and challenges gridlocking DER and RE projects in the Philippines and propose opportunities to address those challenges through policy, community engagement, and financing mechanisms. While substantial literature exists on the state of the Philippine energy system, the majority employs a top-down analytical approach that limits the inclusion of many on-the-ground stakeholders’ experiences. The study team addresses this research gap through a sequence of semi-structured interviews analyzed for key themes using inductive coding methods. Final results indicate that while a robust framework of national policies exists to spur renewable DER deployment, a more targeted approach is needed to ensure that local actors—including government units, rural banks, and electric cooperatives—can better coordinate an equitable energy transition. This report outlines strategies designed to catalyze further regional, national, and international investment into Philippine renewable energy systems and improve the procedural inclusion of all stakeholders in energy project implementation.
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    Strengthening Supply Chains for US Decarbonization
    (2023-08-28) Ewing, John; Earnhardt, Rachel; Carlson, Maria; Reeves, Joy
    The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act provides new sources of capital and incentives for accelerating net-zero efforts. The law concurrently seeks to shift supply chains vital for US decarbonization to domestic sources and, more selectively, to links with free-trade partners. However, challenges abound. This policy paper responds by exploring opportunities inherent to rapidly creat­ing just, low-carbon, and sustainable supply chains for key sectors of the US economy. These recommendations center upon the following key efforts: * Expediting permitting for critical decarbonization materials * Applying exceptions and special waivers on domestic content * Incentivizing recycling and materials innovation * Applying domestic content guidance progressively * Developing human capital * Developing decarbonization clusters * Expanding domestic exploration incentives * Prioritizing friendshoring, risk reduction, and low-carbon trade in foreign policy This report is part of Keys to the US Energy Transition: An Energy Pathways USA Series.