🔂 Headlines this week have been on repeat: Global #EV sales are on the rise in 2026, but in the US, it's a different story📢 1/6

🌤️🔌Plug-in solar (also known as "balcony solar") can be a valuable source of cost savings and climate benefits for people who don't have access to rooftop solar. Learn more about what's changing in the world of plug-in solar in our recent article: www.wri.org/insights/ena...

💡 How have US #CleanEnergy development efforts fared after the turbulence of the last year? WRI experts dive into the data and unpack the insights on where the US #EnergyTransition stands: 🔗

Huge thanks to our fantastic speakers at our webinar: IRP: What It Is and How Local Governments Can Engage! The recording and slides are online for anyone who missed it:

Hear from Dr. Fatih Birol tomorrow, May 21, at 9:15AM BST! lnkd.in/ezgFbHjU

What does BEYONCE have to do with data centers and the #energytransition? Some states in the US, including IL, NY and GA, are exploring a "BeYONCE" model for #DataCenters to ensure that they minimize pollution and impacts to local communities: Bring Your Own New Clean Energy Now you know!

Want to know what your state legislature could do to advance #geothermal energy? Check out our new article: With Geothermal Heating Up in US States, Key Policy Levers Can Advance Its Next Generation

🔧Demand-side levers 🌄Environmental regulation + #PermittingReform 💸Funding + Financing Programs Are 3 policy tools that can advance adoption of #geothermal across the US & help states keep up with rising electricity demand. 🔗Read more: www.wri.org/technical-pe... #EnergyPolicy

⛽ After a chaotic year for EV policy, federal incentives are expiring + manufacturing investments are being canceled. But state and local governments are stepping in alongside businesses to keep the momentum going. Will the U.S. stay competitive in the global EV market?

Well-designed energy markets can harness competition to increase transparency and bring prices down for consumers, but SEEM is falling short of its potential. How can it improve? 👉 WRI experts explain:

📅⚡NEXT WEEK: WEBINAR 5/7 3-4pm ET: A look into Integrated Resource Planning What is included in an Integrated Resource Plan? How can local govs participate in #EnergyPlanning to advance local goals? 💡 Hear from 2 local govt officials at this upcoming webinar:

💰⚡How can modifications to the Southeast Energy Exchange Market (#SEEM) bring greater energy cost savings to customers? 🔗A new WRI article outlines key areas for improvement:

''Clean energy and energy efficiency are the most effective paths to true energy security.'' Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO, World Resources Institute Read the latest #commentary:

❓Why come to #OSEAS2026 🔸Demonstrate your skills in our collective hackathon 🔸Join the variety of engaging working groups 🔸Explore the range of showcase projects 🔸Participate in a site visit to see energy access solutions firsthand Learn more and register to attend: bit.ly/4sHFGDS

#OSEAS2026 6 is for people working across the energy access space: 🔸Policymakers 🔸Entrepreneurs 🔸Developers 🔸 Researchers 🔸Anyone interested in open-source solutions Learn more and join us in October: bit.ly/3Qn1KWW

At #AREEnergyAccess 2026 in Nairobi? Don’t miss the PURE Global South workshop — 23 Apr, 9:30–12:30 EAT, Safari Park Hotel. WRI Africa & partners bring financiers, policymakers and developers together to unlock capital for productive-use renewables. Details: bit.ly/4vzVjzU

Happy Earth Day🌏 Climate and nature data often tell a grim tale. But behind the numbers, progress is happening! 👉 go.wri.org/solutions-in...

Local siting laws are fast becoming a decisive factor in the pace of clean energy deployment. Today, some version of these restrictive ordinances exists in nearly every state. Read the full analysis: bit.ly/4vguSPB

📣ANNOUNCEMENT! Registration for Open-Source Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS) 2026 is now open. 🎊 Join us on October 26–27 in Kigali, Rwanda, for the third edition of the Open Source in Energy Access Symposium. Learn more and register now:

🚗 After a record-breaking 2024, #EV sales dropped in 2025. But not all hope is lost. Our new article breaks down the current state of the US #ElectricVehicle industry, from rapidly changing federal policy to charging infrastructure trends. 🔗 www.wri.org/insights/us-... #ElectricVehicles

🛢️On a normal day, about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas moves through the Strait of Hormuz. But these aren’t normal days and clean energy can provide far greater energy security when fossil fuel supply is disrupted: www.wri.org/insights/ira... #Iran #IranWar #FossilFuels #Energy

In our latest Insights, we explore how clean energy solutions are offering major economic and security advantages and how those benefits are already being realized in certain countries. Read the full story: bit.ly/4ti7yj5

2025 was a whiplash year for the US energy landscape. While #CleanEnergy deployment held strong, the future is less certain. Our new article dives into the state of the country’s energy transition, unpacking where we are and where we’re headed. 👉 www.wri.org/insights/cle...

More Electricity Grid Investment Is Needed in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies! Building and modernizing grids requires sufficient investment, especially in regions where demand is growing fastest.

From 2023 to 2024, demand for lithium rose nearly 30%, while demand for nickel, cobalt and graphite increased 6% to 8%. If governments stay on their current energy and climate trajectory, demand for critical minerals could double by 2030.

Emerging Markets Hold Big Opportunities for Clean Energy Investment! Energy demand is growing worldwide, creating investment opportunities across many countries. But financing is uneven: In 2024, emerging markets and developing economies received only 15% of global clean energy spending.

💡 How can clinics and hospitals get reliable electricity where it’s needed most? WRI looks at innovative financing models that help health facilities access clean, dependable energy — ensuring vaccines stay cold, equipment runs, and patients get the care they need. Read more: bit.ly/4sFtggi

Thinking about going electric? ⚡🚗 Smaller EVs are more efficient, safer for cities, and use fewer resources than large SUVs or pickups — making them a smarter choice for people and the planet. Learn more: www.wri.org/insights/ele... #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #SustainableTransport

What are the main things we need to understand about critical minerals and their role in the energy transition? This explainer dives into the details:

Much of the conversation around wind power often focuses on large-scale utility wind farms but smaller wind solutions can play a very important role in the clean energy transition.

How can decentralized renewable energy drive equity? In India, local solar systems help farmers power irrigation, cold storage, and processing — boosting harvests and incomes. Women are often at the center of these gains. Read more: buff.ly/71vPryY #EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy

⚡📈 #CleanEnergy is key to meeting growing #EnergyDemand, but restrictive siting policies often stand in the way of expansion. What are these policy barriers and how can we overcome them? 👉 WRI experts explain: www.wri.org/insights/cle...

Ever heard of plug-in solar? These small, portable panels plug into a standard outlet and help households power essentials, cut bills and access clean energy. Over 1 million homes in Europe already use them, and U.S. states are exploring policies to expand access. Learn more:

Solar-powered irrigation is transforming farming in Berbere, Ethiopia. Farmers now have reliable water year-round, can grow multiple harvests, and increase incomes with crops like onions, tomatoes and chili. Learn more about the initiative transforming lives today:

Most countries aim to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, driving huge demand for critical minerals like lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements. Learn more about our work on energy minerals and circularity: bit.ly/4uvlaZh

Most global emissions come from a few sectors: industry (34%), transport (15%) and buildings (26%). Shifting energy demand in these sectors away from fossil fuels—through efficiency, low-carbon tech and strong standards—is one of the most effective ways to decarbonize. Learn more: bit.ly/3N4YqyD

Large energy buyers can accelerate the clean energy transition. In the U.S., commercial & industrial users consume over half of all energy. Our work helps cities and companies meet clean energy goals through smart purchasing, solar, PPAs and green tariffs. Learn more: buff.ly/6kHlJ5l

Join us on March 26 for a conversation on one of the biggest barriers to scaling clean energy. Utility-scale projects can deliver major economic, environmental and social benefits. But many still face restrictive siting policies and local opposition. buff.ly/E4vCU1e

Around 2.1 billion people lacked access to clean cooking fuels in 2023. Cooking with polluting fuels harms health, damages the environment and disproportionately impacts women and children. Learn more: www.wri.org/energy/energ...

Reliable electricity underpins modern life. Yet hundreds of millions of people still live without it. Without power, hospitals cannot run medical devices, vaccines cannot be safely stored and farmers cannot process crops. Learn more: www.wri.org/energy/energ...

Shifting the global energy system toward renewables and modern grid infrastructure is essential for a healthier, more stable and more prosperous future. We work with governments, utilities, investors and technology partners to accelerate clean energy supply. Learn more: buff.ly/shJ9MeM

📣WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us on March 26 for a critical conversation exploring practical, community-centered approaches to siting large-scale clean energy projects. ➡️ Register now: bit.ly/4ritB7q #CleanEnergy #Renewables #Siting #USEnergyTransition

🎊Top outcome from 2025: Shanxi, China Creates Over 1,000 Jobs for Displaced Coal Workers! Read all about the challenge and how WRI worked with Shanxi’s provincial leaders to support an inclusive low-carbon shift — one that ensures coal workers are not left behind:

#Energy costs are rising, but states have options. NEW Utility Dive op-ed outlines 4 ways to manage costs and boost reliability now: ⚡ Advanced grid technologies ⚡ Demand-side flexibility ⚡ Grid-friendly large loads ⚡ AI for planning Learn more → www.utilitydive.com/news/4-affor...

🎊 Top outcome from 2025: China’s Supply Chain Businesses Secure Groundbreaking Renewable Power Deal! WRI China convened supply chain businesses of global brands such as Apple, Decathlon and Lenovo to purchase affordable clean energy at unprecedented scale. Read the whole story:

Top outcome from 2025: US Cities and Towns Take Innovative Approach to Renewable Energy! Read the whole story:

How can communities benefit from the rapid expansion of utility‑scale renewables—and what’s actually working on the ground? Join this critical conversation on March 26 and hear from leading industry experts: buff.ly/UVu8lc8

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Doug Arent as a new Senior Fellow at the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition. Welcome, Doug. We are delighted to have you on board. Link to Doug's book: bit.ly/4b31q6z Link to Doug's WRI Profile: bit.ly/4r2Xzw3 Show Less

Plug-in solar is already helping early adopters save money on their household #EnergyBills. We should be treating these devices like household appliances, not power plants. @jigarshahdc runs through the top benefits in this quick explainer video The full story: buff.ly/M21iPvg

Clean energy is accelerating. The climate crisis is too. 🌡️ Halfway to 2030, we are off track and business as usual will not fix it. #ACT convened leading voices to ask what will shift this decade, from international law to fiscal reform and ending fossil fuel expansion: bit.ly/40EXJyX