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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
Clean Energy

Integrated Resource Planning Offers a Strategy to Accelerate Clean Energy
Insights February 5, 2026
Energy

Expert Q&A: How Can the US Avoid Power Outages During Winter Storms?
Insights February 3, 2026
U.S. Energy

More Coal Won't Solve US Energy Woes
Insights February 2, 2026
Climate

3 Climate Stories That Will Shape the World in 2026
Insights January 29, 2026
Climate

A New Era of US Mineral Mining Must Put Communities First
Insights January 5, 2026
Cities

Multilevel Collaboration Advances Zero Emission and Resilient Buildings in Colombia, Kenya and the Philippines
Update December 19, 2025

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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
Energy

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

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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
Energy

RELEASE: New Coalition Launches at COP30 to Accelerate Clean Energy Growth in Latin America
News November 11, 2025
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

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