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U.S. Energy

More Coal Won't Solve US Energy Woes
Insights October 14, 2025
Energy

Clean Energy Can Supercharge Indonesia's Economy
Insights October 13, 2025
Cities

How Tribal Nations Are Charging Ahead with Electric School Buses
Insights October 8, 2025
Energy

The Critical Minerals Conundrum: What You Should Know
Insights October 8, 2025
Finance

WRI Pilots Approach to Identify Clean Energy Financing in Developing Countries
Update October 7, 2025
Finance

Connecting Finance and Policy for Renewable Energy Growth in Colombia
Update October 7, 2025
Finance

Matching Clean Energy Finance Needs with the Appropriate Financial Toolkit in Rwanda
Update October 7, 2025
Energy

The Perfect Storm Fueling Pakistan’s Solar Boom
Insights October 1, 2025

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Energy

Energy for Equitable Development: Building Blocks and Regional Perspectives
Event October 14, 2025
Energy

Power Moves: Local Government Strategy for Utility & PUC Collaboration
Event October 7, 2025
Energy

The Time is Now: How and Why Local Governments Should Shape the Energy Systems of The Future
Event August 13, 2025
Energy

How Will Trade Tariffs and Supply Chain Policies Impact the U.S. Power Sector?
Event July 15, 2025
Energy

Advancing Energy Equity with Locally Led Solar: How CBOs Are Lighting the Path to Community Impact
Event June 17, 2025
Energy

The Infrastructure Challenge: Responding to U.S. Electricity Demand Amid Policy and Market Uncertainty
Event May 13, 2025
Energy

Managing Skyrocketing US Electricity Demand: A State and Local Perspective
Event May 6, 2025
Energy

Green Power Options in Asia: Taking Stock – and What’s Next?
Event May 7, 2025

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Energy

STATEMENT: WRI Statement on the IEA Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025
News May 20, 2025
Climate

STATEMENT: EU Clean Industrial Deal Sets Right Direction, Yet Pending Details Will be Critical
News February 26, 2025
Energy

RELEASE: WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition
News February 12, 2025
Climate

STATEMENT: U.S. EPA Grants California Waiver to Set Strong Tailpipe Pollution Rules for Passenger Cars and Trucks
News December 18, 2024
Energy

STATEMENT: Global Clean Power Alliance Launched at G20 Leaders Summit
News November 19, 2024
Energy

STATEMENT: Multiple Countries Commit to 6x Global Energy Storage and Modernize Grid to Advance Clean Energy Economy
News November 15, 2024

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