Richard Bridle
Senior Policy Advisor
As Senior Policy Advisor, Richard Bridle supports IISD’s Geneva-based Global Subsidies Initiative. His research interests include efficient design of renewable energy support policies, biofuels, green industrial policy and energy subsidies. Richard has a background in the renewable energy industry with experience in policy analysis, project management, development and procurement. He has played key roles in the successful realization of a number of large scale renewable energy projects and has participated in national and international fora on renewable energy policy.
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Navigating Decisions: The risks to Mozambique from liquified natural gas export projects
A brief highlighting that the multiple risks with LNG export projects in Mozambique undermine their expected contribution to economic development.
Report
December 13, 2023
Watts in Store
This report explores how energy storage can help the South African power crisis and why grid-located batteries emerge as a strategic priority.
Report
July 4, 2023
Gas Pressure: Exploring the case for gas-fired power in South Africa
The report analyzes the need for gas-fired power in South Africa, including risks, alternatives, and timeframes for decision making.
Report
March 31, 2022
South Africa's Energy Fiscal Policies
A review of the system of energy subsidies and taxes in South Africa to assess their alignment with the energy transition.
Report
January 28, 2022
Articles
Climate Finance for South Africa May Kick-start a New Fossil Industry — Gas
At COP 26, a group of developed countries announced plans to provide climate finance to help South Africa move away from coal — but a crucial question is how to ensure these funds do not help another fossil fuel industry take off.
Insight
December 14, 2021
How Can Trade Maximize Gains From Clean Energy Investment in Developing Countries?
As governments increasingly turn to trade policy to support the renewable energy transition, they also need to encourage the production of key components at home.
Insight
August 13, 2021
How Can Renewables Help Us Through the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Richard Bridle, co-author of Achieving A Fossil-Free Recovery, explains why governments should put renewable energy at the heart of their recovery.
Insight
May 20, 2021
Should Governments Subsidize Hydrogen?
As countries chart paths to net-zero economies, hydrogen is in the spotlight. Here are the risks and opportunities involved in subsidizing it.
Insight
January 19, 2021
Solar Power Is Just a Switch Away
Swapping subsidies from fossil fuels to clean options can make renewables the most viable alternative.
Success story
July 24, 2020