The Reference case projection is a business - as - usual trend estimate, given known technology and technological and demographic trends. (ecoshock.org)
An italian newspaper came up with that story and as usual it trended. (justarsenal.com)
In many cases, US coal companies relied upon the EIA Reference Case, which is a scenario projection of current business - as - usual trends over a 20 - 30 year period, assuming no new policies, regulatory interventions, or disruptive technological developments. (carbontracker.org)