Find out how utilities and energy planners are using Integrated Resource Planning to balance supply with demand over the long term while keeping costs and emissions down. ➡️ Real‑world examples: bit.ly/4agxPpS #EnergyTransition #IRP #IntegratedResourcePlanning

⚡ Local governments can play a powerful role in utility rate cases — but the process can be tricky. Join WRI for a webinar that breaks it all down on Feb 24 from 3-4 PM ET. 🔗 Register: hub.wri.org/events/2026/...

📉 To address rising emissions, the Indonesian government has released a policy roadmap targeting an 81% reduction in emissions from the nickel industry by 2045. Read more about these ambitious plans: buff.ly/Dq1QNln #Indonesia #CriticalMinerals #mining #nickel

More coal won’t solve America’s energy challenges. Our article looks at why recent federal actions aimed at reviving the industry are misguided: 🔗 buff.ly/HYZ9qpj

Streetlighting plays a critical role in safety and mobility, yet large parts of rural India remain poorly lit. WRI India supported JREDA’s phased rollout using the Energy Access Explorer to identify where solar streetlights could be rolled out to priority areas: bit.ly/4awbrKb

From the state of New York to countries like Nigeria and Senegal, leaders are citing affordability as a reason to continue investing in fossil fuels in the face of rising energy demand. Yet renewables are consistently cheaper to build than fossil fuel plants everywhere. Article: buff.ly/4QLYGWH

Recent U.S. govt actions aimed at reviving coal will be costly and damaging for public health—all while more affordable, reliable, and abundant renewables are ready to go more quickly. ⚡ 🔗 Read WRI's article on why more coal isn’t the answer to our energy challenges. ⬇️ www.wri.org/insights/tru...

Missed World Resources Institute #StoriesToWatch last week? You can now watch the whole recording including the live Q&A here: bit.ly/4rctpYp

📣 The latest edition of the WRI Polsky Energy Monthly LinkedIn newsletter is available to read now! If you're not signed up already it's a great resource for our latest insights: buff.ly/L1muvc9 #EnergyInsights #Newsletter

Health facilities depend on reliable electricity to deliver even the most basic care. Yet globally, nearly 1 billion people rely on health facilities with unreliable or no access to electricity, putting lives at risk every day. We unpack valuable lessons from Africa and India here: bit.ly/4rlQBD8

Still time to register for tomorrow's Stories to Watch 2026... Register today to discover the stories that will shape 2026, and learn how putting people at the center of climate action can drive real, lasting change: bit.ly/4qTouem #StoriesToWatch #STW #WRI

📈 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.

Clean energy is not only helping cut emissions — it’s also becoming a major source of employment growth. The biggest job gains by 2030 are projected in Evs and batteries (up 3.8 million jobs), power grids (up 1.5 million), solar energy (up 1.4 million) and energy efficiency (up 1.1 million).

One week left to register for this year's Stories to Watch... Each story will combine insights from WRI experts with on-the-ground videos showing real people and real solutions in action. Register today to discover the stories that will shape 2026: bit.ly/4qTouem #StoriesToWatch #STW #WRI

How to engage communities impacted by new US mining projects: 1) Securing real benefits for communities through benefits-sharing agreements. 2) Improving regulation to give communities a seat at the table. 3) Leveraging third-party sustainability frameworks. Read the whole story: bit.ly/453ksYm

Missed Our Biggest Stories of 2025: From Climate Politics to AI and Beyond? Check them all out here:

The U.S. depends entirely on imports for 12 critical minerals and over 50% for 28 more. China dominates rare earths—70% of mining, 90% of refining—posing supply chain risks. Lithium demand may triple U.S. output by 2035. Read more: bit.ly/453ksYm #EnergyTransition #CriticalMinerals

⚡ The Salton Sea in California holds enough lithium for 375M EV batteries. ⚖️ The region’s Hell’s Kitchen mine could become a global producer. How can we ensure it also avoids harming local communities and ecosystems? 🔗 Learn more: www.wri.org/insights/us-...

⚡ The Salton Sea in California holds enough lithium for 375M EV batteries. ⚖️ The region’s Hell’s Kitchen mine could become a global producer. How can we ensure it also avoids harming local communities and ecosystems? 🔗 Learn more: www.wri.org/insights/us-...

Join our President and CEO, Ani Dasgupta, on Thursday, January 29 (09:00-10:30 AM EST) for WRI's annual look at the stories that will define the year ahead. Register today to discover the stories that will shape 2026: bit.ly/4qTouem #StoriesToWatch #STW #WRI

Read why the U.S. copper industry needs a strategy, not the contradiction it currently has: bit.ly/4qdxsTi #Copper #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #USEnergyPolicy

📣 ICYMI! Partnerships Plugged In: Regional Coalitions Advancing Energy Policy 🏛️ 🔌 Local govts across the US are increasingly finding strength in numbers when engaging with utilities and PUCs. 🔗⏺️ View the recording: buff.ly/BV1p5yU

🪨 U.S. demand for #CriticalMinerals like #lithium & #cobalt is booming. These resources are essential for the #CleanEnergy transition. ‼️ But mining poses social and environmental risks. Can we do it responsibly? New article ➡️ www.wri.org/insights/us-...

🌀 Extreme weather. 💻 Data centers. 🌐 An aging grid. These are all driving up #ElectricityCosts. But who is feeling the squeeze the most, and what can policymakers do to ease the burden? 🔗 Explore the trends & solutions in our new article: www.wri.org/insights/wha... #Energy #GridModernization

🪨 #Copper will be essential for the transition to a cleaner and more reliable #EnergySystem. ⚒️ The US needs a coherent plan to meet demand. 🔗 Read our article to learn more:

Kerala targets 100% renewable power by 2040. ☀️ Solar: 10,900 MW potential 🌬️ Wind: 2,600 MW 💧 Hydro: 647 MW 🌱 Biogas: 778 MW 🌊 Wave: 4,900 MW Read WRI India’s perspective: buff.ly/5dE5ocI #Kerala #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #GreenHydrogen

In case you missed our webinar: Critical Minerals, Critical Choices: Responsible Sourcing & Production in the U.S. ✔ Why critical minerals matter for the energy transition ✔ The risks of supply chain disruption ✔ What responsible sourcing looks like in practice Catch up here: bit.ly/3WUB53S

Happy New Year from the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition! In 2026, we remain committed to advancing solutions that bring about a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future. Thank you for being part of this journey. #HappyNewYear #2026

➡️ These are the topics that struck a chord this year. Thank you for reading: 1️⃣ US Clean Power → bit.ly/3KygwaY 2️⃣ 6 Opportunities → bit.ly/4k57sax 3️⃣ The Critical Minerals Conundrum → bit.ly/3XGZGJW 4️⃣ Pakistan’s Solar Boom → bit.ly/4oKTEmC 5️⃣ The Pivotal Role of Recycled Copper → bit.ly/46ianrd

Top 5 energy webinars of 2025: 1️⃣ Waste to Power → bit.ly/4iO8pUr 2️⃣ Infrastructure Challenge → bit.ly/48BogSR 3️⃣ Local Gov in Transmission → bit.ly/48Hh2Lw 4️⃣ Trade Tariffs & Supply Chains → bit.ly/4m2icqf 5️⃣ Time Is Now → bit.ly/40IgcLF Catch up before 2026! #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #WRIEvents

Clean energy jobs grew to 35M in 2023, surpassing fossil fuels. By 2030, they could add 10M more, while fossil fuel jobs decline by 3M. Workforce training and reskilling will be key. Read the full story: bit.ly/3KIkfCF #CleanEnergy #Jobs

Global energy investment hit $3.3T this year, with $2.2T for clean energy. Yet emerging markets received only 15% of global clean energy spending, despite being home to 40% of the population. Details: bit.ly/3KIkfCF #CleanEnergy #Investment

Global electricity demand is surging by 4.5% this year and projected to grow 2.8% annually through 2030. Zero-carbon sources like wind and solar are expanding fast. Get the full picture: bit.ly/3KIkfCF #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

US electricity demand is surging—driven by data centers, new manufacturing & electrification. How can policymakers keep the grid reliable & affordable. WRI outlines 3 strategies: ✅ Manage demand sources ✅ Add clean generation ✅ Expand transmission Read more: buff.ly/DwvnCpP #EnergyTransition

We are pleased to share that WRI has received two top awards at the Africa Renewable Energy Awards—often called the Oscars for Energy: 🏆 Best Community Engagement Award 🏆 Africa Best Innovation Award Learn more: www.energyaccessexplorer.org #EnergyAccess #Innovation #RenewableEnergy

6 ways to accelerate the energy transition: 1️⃣ Modernize power systems 2️⃣ Mobilize and shift finance 3️⃣ Secure critical minerals responsibly 4️⃣ Shift demand from large energy users 5️⃣ Overcome siting hurdles 6️⃣ Build the energy workforce of the future Read more: bit.ly/4puP7WC #EnergyTransition

More than 16 Empire State Buildings worth of copper could be recovered from landfills every year. By 2040, improved recycling could unlock 6M tons annually — 30% more than the output of the world’s 10 largest mines in 2023. Copper demand for clean energy is set to surge. Read: bit.ly/46ianrd

The U.S. will need far more #copper as clean energy expands — but current policy doesn’t match copper’s strategic importance. Demand is rising fast, while mined supply is expected to peak soon. WRI breaks down why a clearer U.S. copper strategy is needed: buff.ly/vOzTpJb #CriticalMinerals

Clean energy is creating more jobs. 35M people worked in clean energy in 2023 — 10M more expected by 2030. Fossil fuel jobs are projected to decline by 3M. 📊 See the trend → bit.ly/3KIkfCF #CleanEnergy #Jobs #EnergyTransition

In 2025, global energy investment hit $3.3T. $2.2T went to clean energy — more than fossil fuels for the 10th year in a row. Growth slowed, but clean energy still leads. 📊 The graph shows the widening gap → bit.ly/3KIkfCF #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

Clean energy is surging: 90% of new power in 2024 came from renewables. But demand is rising even faster — electricity use jumped 4.5% in 2025. But fossil fuel use is still rising as electricity demand soars. 📊 See the trends → bit.ly/3KIkfCF #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy

🌀 Extreme weather. 💻 Data centers. 🌐An aging grid. These are all driving up #ElectricityCosts. But who is feeling the squeeze the most, and what can policymakers do to ease the burden? Explore the trends & solutions ⬇️ www.wri.org/insights/wha... #Energy #GridModernization

Missed our webinar? Critical Minerals, Critical Choices dives into how the U.S. can source minerals responsibly for the clean energy transition. Watch → buff.ly/jU5R5Cv

📈 #Copper demand is soaring, while supply could decline after 2028. ⚠️ The US imports 30% of its supply with no coherent strategy to meet the moment. 📝 Our new article lays out a path forward for policymakers: www.wri.org/insights/us-...

Inclusive transition needs leadership and action. Gil Quiniones (ComEd & WRI Polsky Energy Center Advisory Group) on why workforce readiness is critical for a clean energy future.

Clean energy jobs are growing faster than the U.S. labor market—even during economic slowdown. But policy reversals threaten billions in investment and thousands of jobs. See our 5 key insights →

The energy transition is a massive opportunity Caroline Golin (Envision Energy Advisors & WRI Polsky Energy Center Advisory Group) on why bold ideas and collaboration matter now.

China’s overseas industrial parks could cut 340M tons of CO₂/year by switching to solar + wind—bringing the world 5% closer to net zero by 2030. The tech is ready. The opportunity is real. Full story →

⚠️ How can states accelerate renewable projects before tax credits sunset? ⚡NEW blog from WRI + NCEL shows immediate steps states are taking and outlines practical actions for state legislators to help projects qualify in time. 🔗 Read more ➡️ www.ncelenviro.org/articles/how...

How can the U.S. ensure a safe, equitable transition from internal combustion engines to battery EVs? ICYMI, our new report shows what government, businesses, labor unions + more can do to support auto manufacturing workers. ⚖️ 🚗 Learn more here ➡️