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Stanford University’s Gireesh Shrimali shows how community choice aggregation schemes are an attractive option for local communities that want more control over their electricity sources. These CCAs are gaining traction in the Golden State and beyond.

Redefining Canada’s path to sustainable development concerns not only the country’s relationship to its natural resources, but also to its people. Understanding the Canadian economy from a comprehensive wealth perspective tells us this. As such, the government’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance is calling for increased capital to support clean technology in Canada. With increased capital flows, new employment opportunities will arise. This is a less discussed scenario than the one where jobs are lost in the fight against climate change, especially in petroleum producing and exporting countries.

"Fully transforming the energy system is key to achieving sustainable development and meeting climate goals," says Francesco La Camera, Director-General, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). "Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, together with improved energy efficiency, form the most effective and ready response to rising emissions. They are practical, affordable and climate-safe."

Tim Reber presented his paper “Low Carbon Power Sector Transformation Pathways: Exploring Objectives, Factors and Technology Innovations to Inform Power Sector Decisions” in Session A.1: Pathways to the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Fabian Stöckl presented his paper “Clean vs. Dirty: Is Substitutability the New Efficiency?” in Session A.1: Pathways to the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Dr. Elena Reshetova presented her paper “Does Accountability Matter for Sustainability? Urban Energy Transitions in Southeast Asia” in Session C.3: Transforming Energy in Cities at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Rana Adib, Executive Secretary of REN21, shows how the private sector is increasingly looking to decarbonize its activities and invest in renewable energy as a way to lower operating costs, ensure stable energy prices and secure energy supplies.

PhD student Shubham Sharma presented his paper Climate Change and Technology Transfer - Barriers, Technologies and Mechanisms in Session A.2: Technology Transfer and Scale-Up at the Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

José Pineda presented his paper The Inclusive Green Energy Index of Progress in Session B.1: Policy and Planning Approaches for the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).

Joydeep Ghosh presented his paper An Assessment of Potential Drivers of India’s Sustainable Energy Transformation in Session C.1: Policy and Planning Approaches for the Green Energy Transition at the GGKP's Seventh Annual Conference (#GGKP7).