The WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition harnesses analytical power, convening ability and global expertise to help orchestrate a transition to a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future by overcoming critical barriers.

As global energy demand surges—driven by advances in AI, electrification and economic transformation—the nonpartisan Center combines WRI’s renowned experts, a world-class Advisory Group and a diverse network of partners to deliver scalable solutions. These solutions address systemic challenges such as modernizing and expanding energy grids, scaling financing, responsibly sourcing critical minerals, fostering new technologies, and preparing a future-ready workforce and entrepreneurs.

The WRI Polsky Energy Center is powered by experts with deep knowledge in clean energy, decarbonized consumption, equitable energy access, and energy minerals and circularity. These experts bring global insights and local expertise, working across regions such as the United States, India, Africa and Latin America to drive impactful solutions.

The WRI Polsky Energy Center focuses on addressing energy challenges in key geographies. Beginning with major economies like the United States and India, the WRI Polsky Energy Center adapts to evolving needs, expanding its reach to regions where energy solutions are most urgently required, including emerging markets and underserved communities.

Established with a foundational gift from the Polsky Foundation, led by Michael and Tanya Polsky, the WRI Polsky Energy Center accelerates the energy transition by driving innovation, spurring economic growth and making clean energy abundant, affordable and reliable for all.