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October 27, 2023

Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

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The Philippine Power Sector Decarbonization Initiative (the “Initiative”) is a program initiated by CSV that aims to create transition strategies through innovative financial solutions and commercial models that maximize the potential of the Philippines’ liberalized power market to help accelerate the country’s transition towards clean energy.

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Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

October 27, 2023

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Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

September 28, 2023

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Scenarios for financial modeling of China-funded coal retirement in Asia

February 28, 2023

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Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

December 6, 2022

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CATA’s coal transition journey

November 16, 2022

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Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

November 14, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

November 14, 2022

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A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

August 29, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

June 14, 2022

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The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

May 2, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

November 11, 2021

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How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

November 4, 2021

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Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

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September 28, 2023

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Scenarios for financial modeling of China-funded coal retirement in Asia

Scenarios for financial modeling of China-funded coal retirement in Asia

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February 28, 2023

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Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

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December 6, 2022

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CATA’s coal transition journey

CATA’s coal transition journey

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November 16, 2022

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Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

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November 14, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

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November 14, 2022

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A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

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August 29, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

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June 14, 2022

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The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

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May 2, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

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November 11, 2021

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How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

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November 4, 2021

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Are we a decade away from a 100% renewable Asia?

Are we a decade away from a 100% renewable Asia?

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October 29, 2021

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What is the significance of COP26 to coal retirement?

What is the significance of COP26 to coal retirement?

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October 1, 2021

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Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

October 27, 2023

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Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

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October 27, 2023

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Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

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September 28, 2023

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Scenarios for financial modeling of China-funded coal retirement in Asia

Scenarios for financial modeling of China-funded coal retirement in Asia

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February 28, 2023

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Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

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December 6, 2022

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CATA’s coal transition journey

CATA’s coal transition journey

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November 16, 2022

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Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

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November 14, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

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November 14, 2022

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A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

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August 29, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

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June 14, 2022

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The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

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May 2, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

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November 11, 2021

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How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

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November 4, 2021

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Are we a decade away from a 100% renewable Asia?

Are we a decade away from a 100% renewable Asia?

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October 29, 2021

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What is the significance of COP26 to coal retirement?

What is the significance of COP26 to coal retirement?

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October 1, 2021

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Policy Brief #1: Robust Pathways for a Just and Managed Energy Transition in the Philippines

October 27, 2023

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Philippine government unveils ambitious Energy Transition Plan, anchored on smart and green grid, to international partners in New York

September 28, 2023

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Accelerated Retirement of China’s Overseas Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Unlock Massive Energy Transition Potentials for South & Southeast Asia

December 6, 2022

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CATA’s coal transition journey

November 16, 2022

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Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute and Climate Smart Ventures launch “Transition-Southeast Asia (T-SEA) Partnership” to accelerate coal asset transitions with financing

November 14, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures launches report showing that Battery Energy Storage Systems can already lower electricity costs while further mainstreaming RE in the Philippines

November 14, 2022

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A private coal retirement pilot in the Philippines just reached financial close: What this means for “transition finance” in emerging markets

August 29, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures kicks off landmark storage study to leapfrog Philippine power sector

June 14, 2022

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The Case for Coal Retirement Pilots: Insights from Asset Owners and Investors

May 2, 2022

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Climate Smart Ventures to co-lead global initiative to spur the transition from coal to renewables

November 11, 2021

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How to ensure a Just Transition Makes and Not Breaks the Journey to Net-Zero

November 4, 2021

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Are we a decade away from a 100% renewable Asia?

October 29, 2021

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What is the significance of COP26 to coal retirement?

October 1, 2021

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