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Climate

Where Do Emissions Come From? These Charts Explain Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
Insights April 27, 2026
Energy

Amid the Iran Conflict, Resilience Must Be the Top Priority
Insights April 27, 2026
Energy

For the US EV Market, a More Turbulent Road Lies Ahead
Insights April 14, 2026
Clean Energy

As Iran War Strains Fuel Supplies, Clean Energy Is Secure Energy
Insights April 10, 2026
Energy

Despite Unprecedented Challenges, Clean Energy Is Still Growing in the US. The Future Is More Uncertain.
Insights April 8, 2026
Energy

Clean Energy’s Growing Problem: Restrictive Siting Laws
Insights March 27, 2026
Energy

'Plug-In Solar' Has Faced Major Red Tape in Most States. That Could Soon Change
Insights February 26, 2026
Energy

Solar Brings Long-Awaited Water to Ethiopian Farmers
Insights February 24, 2026

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Energy

Integrated Resource Planning: What It Is and How Local Governments Can Engage
Event May 7, 2026
Energy

Building Local Capacity for Clean Energy Siting: What's Working and Why
Event March 26, 2026
Energy

Utility Rate Cases 101: How Local Governments Can Address Rising Electricity Prices
Event February 24, 2026
Energy Access

Open Source in Energy Access Symposium 2026
Event October 26 -28, 2026
Energy

Partnerships Plugged In: Regional Coalitions Advancing Energy Policy
Event December 10, 2025
Cities

Unlocking Transformation: How Can Multilevel Action Accelerate the Transition to Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings?
Event November 17, 2025
Energy

Critical Minerals, Critical Choices: Responsible Sourcing & Production in the U.S.
Event November 19, 2025
Energy

Advancing Corporate Clean Energy Adoption Through Innovative Partnerships in Latin America
Event November 11, 2025

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Energy

STATEMENT: Bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act Can Help Ignite US Energy Innovation
News April 30, 2026
ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on the Impact of the Iran War and its Implications for the TAFF Conference
News April 15, 2026
Energy

STATEMENT: Bipartisan US Geothermal Bill Would Help Scale Around-the-Clock Clean Energy Source
News March 17, 2026
Climate

STATEMENT: G20 Leaders Tackle Climate Action, Finance and Just Transition at 2025 Johannesburg Summit
News November 22, 2025
Energy

STATEMENT: IEA Releases Its World Energy Outlook 2025
News November 12, 2025
Climate

STATEMENT: COP30 Action Agenda Accelerates Transition Across Major Sectors
News November 12, 2025

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