Initiatives

Ensuring rising demand can strengthen—not burden—the grid, communities and the planet.

Enabling collaboration between national and subnational governments to accelerate decarbonization and resilience of the buildings and construction sector.

Helping cities, states, corporations, utilities and other key players in the U.S. power system drive forward a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future. 

World Resources Institute works to boost energy efficiency and reduce reliance on fossil fuels within industry, transportation and the built environment.

Promoting a range of responsible strategies to meet the demand for critical minerals needed in a clean energy transition.

Mainstreaming net zero carbon and resilient buildings into national and local policies

Helping U.S. local governments, school districts and community partners maximize the clean energy and transportation tax credits and financial incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition.

A platform to accelerate progress on subnational climate action through enhancing multi-level collaboration and mobilizing resources.

WRI provides technical assistance and support at the state, local and tribal level to help public agencies and communities in the U.S. advance their clean energy and equity goals.

Breaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.

Working to expand clean energy access to all communities, especially those who are climate-vulnerable and have historically had the least access to the benefits of clean energy due to systemic inequities.

Working with large energy buyers to implement renewable energy alternatives.

Working with utilities, cities and relevant stakeholders to explore how they can implement shared clean energy goals.

Engaging with wholesale market operators, utilities, developers, electricity customers and other key actors to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power system