Coordinated by E3G and Pembina.

The members of the Powering Past Coal Alliance work together to share real-world examples and best practices to support the phase-out of unabated coal, including through climate finance, and to adopt practical initiatives to support this transition, including through developing clean energy plans and targets.

Large consumers of electricity commit to: Powering their operations without unabated coal-fired electricity. Recognizing that businesses must often connect to the grid in countries that still use coal, fulfilling this commitment can take the form of clean electricity contracts with utilities, Power Purchase Agreements that exclude coal, or the purchase of clean electricity certificates for a company’s operations. For example, commitments such as those made under the RE100 would enable a company to be a partner in the Alliance.

Electricity suppliers or generators commit to: Phasing out unabated coal-fired power stations from their asset base within a timeframe compatible with the Paris Agreement, and not building new unabated coal-fired power stations without operational carbon capture and storage.

Investors commit to: Restricting financing to existing unabated coal fired power stations to promote their phase-out within a timeframe compatible with the Paris Agreement, and restricting finance to new unabated coal fired power stations without operational carbon capture and storage.

- secure commitments from governments and the private sector to phase out existing unabated coal power; - encourage a global moratorium on the construction of new unabated coal-fired power plants; - shift investment from coal to clean energy, including by working to restrict financing for coal-fired projects; - achieve coal phase-out in a sustainable and economically inclusive way, including appropriate support for workers and communities.

"Since its launch by the UK and Canadian governments at COP23 in 2017, the PPCA has been increasing its reach and influence. Now over 100 strong and growing, the Alliance is recognized as a key driver of the global energy transition dialogue, and has influenced countries’ plans for the phase-out of coal. The continuous growth of the PPCA’s reach and influence boosts momentum for national actions and international collaboration on coal phase-out. Subnational governments, from cities and states to provinces and territories, are stepping up as inspiring leaders, especially in regions where coal is still a major source of power. Through strategic partnerships and taskforces, the Alliance has mobilized an extensive and diverse network of practitioners to act on coal financing, grid modernization, and a just transition for affected communities. The Alliance has cemented its global presence, bringing ministers, and business and civil society leaders to preeminent meetings shaping the world’s response to the climate crisis."