Explore the research and analytical work that underpin Project 2030’s policy development and outreach efforts. Our work here has been produced in collaboration with a diverse range of contributors, from academics to distinguished scientists and practitioners.
REPORTS
New Report: đź”—Closing the Spark Gap: Marginal-Cost Ratemaking for Industrial Electrification in California
This study explores whether California can employ innovative rate-design techniques paired with thermal energy storage to create an electrification tariff capable of reducing or eliminating the spark gap without requiring cross-subsidies from other ratepayers.
New Report: đź”—Making BICRS Work in California
This report examines how the untapped potential of green bonds, combined with a targeted set of legislative and administrative actions, can unlock biomass carbon removal at scale, reduce wildfire risk, and support the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality mandate.
New Report: đź”—The Case for Public Procurement of Carbon Dioxide Removal in California
This report provides an up-to-date assessment of the technology readiness and market access for a suite of carbon dioxide removal approaches. It evaluates their alignment with California’s resources and proposes a prioritization strategy to help the state achieve its 2045 target of 75 million metric tons of CDR.
July 8, 2026 Presentation: Industrial Decarbonization is Mandatory and Prohibited
đź”— Industrial Decarbonization in California
This Spring 2025 report explores cost-competitive electrification with thermal energy storage and wholesale rates.
đź”— Thermal Batteries: Replacing Natural Gas Heat in Industry
This 2023 report explores the economic feasibility of two emerging decarbonization technologies for cement production—carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and alternative materials—and evaluates their potential impact on reducing emissions while maintaining economic viability within the cement industry.
đź”— The Economic Case for Two Emerging Decarbonization Options for Cement Production
This 2022 report examines the economic viability of two emerging decarbonization technologies—carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and alternative materials—for cement production, assessing their potential to reduce emissions while maintaining economic feasibility in the industry.
Blogs
How California Can Seize Momentum to Advance Carbon Dioxide Removal
Following Governor Newsom’s veto of SB 643, in this blog post, Project 2030 and the World Resources Institute outline why decisive state investment in carbon removal is vital to meeting California’s 2030 and 2045 climate goals and highlight practical paths for funding and deployment.
CDR Webinar Series
In 2024–2025, Project 2030 partnered with The Climate Center and California Environmental Voters to deliver a six-part shared learning webinar series for California carbon dioxide removal (CDR) stakeholders, covering the following topics:
STRENGTHENING THE CALIFORNIA CDR SYSTEM
Project 2030 aims to serve as a connecting hub for CDR stakeholders in California. In order to do that, we are working to continually track and build a strong ecosystem of CDR stakeholders, exchanging ideas and thoughts on a regular basis.
Here is a map that illustrates the breadth of CDR work going on in California. This is a work in progress, and if you have additional information we could include, or would like to use this map in your work, please get in touch with us.
Click here for a table view of CDR companies and projects in California.