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Energy

These 10 Countries Are Scaling Up Renewable Energy the Fastest
Insights August 18, 2026
Energy

With ‘Agrivoltaics,’ Farmers Can Grow Both Food and Energy
Insights August 12, 2026
Energy

It’s Not Enough to Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better.
Insights August 3, 2026
Energy

When Policies Restrict Clean Energy, Electric Bills Go Up
Insights July 16, 2026
Energy

US Local Governments Are Redefining the Clean Energy Blueprint
Insights July 1, 2026
Energy

Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible
Insights June 16, 2026
Energy

Energy Leaders Speak: Renewable Power Is the Answer to Rising Costs and Demand
Insights May 19, 2026
Ocean

7 Shifts That Could Unlock Millions of Blue Jobs in the Ocean Economy
Insights May 12, 2026

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U.S. Energy

Navigating Clean Energy Procurement: Tools and Strategies for Local Governments
Event July 23, 2026
Energy

Fireside Chat with Dr. Fatih Birol & Keynote Address from Chris Stark from the 2026 WRI Polsky Energy Center Summit
Event May 21, 2026
Energy

Meeting Data Center Demand with Clean and Innovative Energy Solutions
Event July 7, 2026
Energy

Second-Life Batteries: from E-Mobility to a More Affordable and Resilient Energy Future
Event June 30, 2026
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

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Energy

STATEMENT: European Commission Sets 46% Electrification Target Alongside Carbon Market Reform
News July 17, 2026
Climate

STATEMENT: UN Secretary-General Guterres' Special Address at London Climate Action Week
News June 23, 2026
Climate

STATEMENT: Bonn Climate Talks Spotlight Practical Steps to Drive Action, Importance of Trade
News June 18, 2026
Energy

STATEMENT: COP31 Presidency’s Proposed Goals on Global Electrification
News June 10, 2026
Energy

RELEASE: WRI Appoints Dr. Nick Wayth as Global Director of WRI Polsky Energy Center
News May 14, 2026
Energy

STATEMENT: Bipartisan Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act Can Help Ignite US Energy Innovation
News April 30, 2026

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