Topic: energy

China, the United States, and the European Union take on transmission upgrades

This report examines electricity transmission developments and challenges for renewable energy in the European Union (EU), China, and the United States.

The Two Degrees of Innovation project works with researchers, engineers, policymakers and other practitioners to create the conditions for global innovation in clean energy, from research to deployment.

In this testimony, Senior Advisor Deborah Seligsohn discusses China’s energy systems, future energy plans, and the business opportunities these create for other countries.

CCS Demonstration in Developing Countries: Priorities for a Financing Mechanism for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

This working paper explores some of the key issues emerging around the effective financing of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects in developing countries. It presents a series of options and recommendations to international policymakers and agencies working to support CCS development in a non-OECD context.

Former Governor Bill Richardson Joins WRI's Board of Directors

Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson was elected to the Board of Directors of the World Resources Institute, announced its president Jonathan Lash.

In consultations, a range of countries and interest groups have called for an energy strategy that supports sustainable development.

New global guidance will provide common approaches for calculating carbon emissions of ICT products and services

This piece originally appeared on ChinaFAQs.org

The World Resources Institute (WRI) announced today that Dr. Kevin Kennedy will lead its U.S. Climate Initiative, within the Climate and Energy Program, starting in April 2011.

This interview originally appeared on the Asia Water Project: China website and is reposted with permission.

Electricity consumers interested in switching to solar often find that traditional utility metering arrangements based on a “one customer, one meter” model present barriers to selling power back to the grid, siting projects, or owning systems jointly. These limitations are starting to be addressed by more flexible net metering policies in many states.

President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address setting new goals for America’s energy future.

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