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In the Southwest United States, an enormous solar energy resource remains largely untapped. There is already more than 500 MW of concentrating solar thermal power in the United States and Spain primarily, but there is significant scope to scale up development. As Congress oversees the nation’s transition to a clean energy economy, a homegrown renewable energy technology—concentrating solar thermal power—can help cut emissions and enhance energy security with American resources.

Climate change topped the agenda when heads of states recently met in Italy. There were no fireworks, but some important progress was made.

The state will receive $75.9 M to promote efficiency and renewable power as it looks to lead the Southeast in green job creation.

WRI analyzes emissions caps, allowances, offsets, and other critical components of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

The market potential for energy savings companies (ESCOs) in India is great, yet barriers still stand in the way of the industry’s growth.

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that, if it becomes law, will change the face of America’s factories, power sources, buildings, landscapes and working patterns.

Following the recent violence over natural resource use, Peru has an opportunity to balance economic development with human rights protections.