Net Zero World Initiative
The United States, partner countries, and philanthropies are joining forces to accelerate the transition to clean, secure energy systems and build a Net Zero World.
The Net Zero World Initiative leverages expertise across U.S. government agencies and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, including NREL, for a whole-of-government approach focused on advancing the decarbonization of global energy systems for our partners.
The program supports countries committed to raising their climate ambitions through the development of tailored strategies addressing technical clean energy pathways and deployment and investment opportunities that keep net-zero within reach.
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"The U.S. is committed to working with countries all over the globe to accelerate clean climate goals from ambition to action, and the Net Zero World Initiative is the latest example of our dedication. With Net Zero World, our partnering nations will harness the power and expertise of the national laboratories, federal agencies, think tanks, businesses, and universities, to develop tangible clean energy projects that meet their energy needs."
—Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Jennifer M. Granholm
What We Do
Deliver holistic support for immediate and sustainable transformative projects that maximize the initiative's on-the-ground impacts.
Foster peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
Ensure a just transition.
Net Zero World Program and Ministry of Energy Will Work on a Roadmap for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Chile
The Net Zero World Initiative and the Chilean Ministry of Energy are developing an Offshore Wind Development Roadmap in support of Chile’s decarbonization and just energy transition objectives. In collaboration with the World Bank, this project will help identify the necessary infrastructure, and regulatory, economic, and market conditions to spur offshore wind generation to complement other clean technologies currently being deployed in Chile.
News
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Supports Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Transition
Feb. 20, 2024
At COP28, Net Zero World Showcases Progress in Transforming Emerging Energy Economies
Dec. 6, 2023
Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm Announces Launch of Net Zero World's Climate
Smart Energy Leader's Program
June 14, 2023
Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk Visits Founding Members of Net Zero World
March 17, 2023
Featured Publications
Tierra del Fuego Case Study Capacity Expansion Analysis
Net Zero World COP28 Outcomes Report: Executive Summary
Clean Energy Roadmap: From Reconstruction to Decarbonization In Ukraine
Net Zero World COP28 Highlights
The Net Zero World Initiative Fact Sheet
Climate Smart Women Energy Leader's Program
By joining the Net Zero World Initiative, partners have access to:
- Tailored energy modeling and analysis collaboration to inform country-driven net-zero pathways and technical and investment plans
- World-class technical support for transformative implementation and just energy transition actions
- Investment mobilization assistance at all stages by:
- Feeding into financial planning: conducting detailed studies to comprehend the costs, benefits, and risks of carbon emission reduction plans in energy systems
- Leveraging financial tools: Developing or improving financial instruments (like revolving loan funds), fiscal policies (such as tax rebates), and other mechanisms to generate capital for clean energy technology
- De-risking projects: Providing technical support for initial assessments, detailed studies, and design plans to reduce financial risks in clean energy projects.
Results and Impacts
Partner countries have the technical solutions, knowledge, support, financing, and confidence to rapidly transition to clean, secure, and equitable energy systems globally.
Key Impacts
- Increased clean energy deployment and transitions
- Enhanced local capacity for decision-making and implementation
- Accelerated decarbonization pathways that reflect local priorities
- Bolstered investment in clean energy technologies
- Demonstrated results and pioneering actions that are replicated and inspire neighboring countries
- Partner countries serve as regional leaders for high ambition and reap economic, environmental, and social rewards.
Net Zero World Partners
To date, these countries and philanthropies have joined a broad team of U.S. government agencies and U.S. DOE national laboratories in the Net Zero World Initiative.
Argentina
Chile
Egypt
Indonesia
Nigeria
Singapore
Thailand
Ukraine
Breakthrough Energy
Lynne and Marc Benioff
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
Rockefeller Foundation
Argonne National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
National Energy Technology Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Sandia National Laboratories
The Export Import Bank of the U.S.
The Millennium Challenge Corp.
U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. Department of the Treasury
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.
Philanthropic Partners
Vital collaboration with our philanthropic partners helps to accelerate net-zero energy transitions globally by:
- Enabling acceleration of pioneering, high-impact decarbonization actions and investment mobilization that will achieve large-scale emission reductions in partner countries and serve as confidence-building models for replication by others.
- Ensuring a global, sustained approach to providing regional leaders with deep technical and capacity-building support to inform viable decarbonization pathways for affordable clean energy deployment at scale.
- Expanding the breadth of country impact by supporting regional and global collaborations and learning and replication on common energy transition transformative actions.
- Identifying opportunities for in-depth work in additional key countries.
- Providing a platform for collaborating with other philanthropic efforts to ensure greater shared impact and alignment.
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