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Power Moves: Local Government Strategy for Utility & PUC Collaboration As large buyers of energy, implementers of local climate solutions, and vital intermediaries interface between stakeholder groups, local governments have a big role to play in shaping the future of…

🛎️ Don’t forget to register for our Oct. 7 webinar!

We’ll speak with experts from the cities of Missoula, MT & Flagstaff, AZ about how US local govts can better engage with their utilities & PUCs to increase access to clean, reliable energy. 🤝🔋

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Strategic minerals like copper, lithium and cobalt are the backbone of Europe’s net-zero transition. From electric vehicles to renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, our future hinges… Climate and Energy Summit 2025 | Spotlight session – Critical raw materials

The strategic importance of critical raw materials for the manufacturing and technology sectors in Europe.

Watch our whole perspective from Brussels: youtu.be/oIOaK0HzBs4?...

#EuropeanPolicy #CriticalMinerals #CriticalRawMaterials #EnergyTransition

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - NEW ARTICLE: Why is it so difficult to forecast electricity demand from #DataCenters in the US? 📈 🤔

Click below to learn how we can better track #LoadGrowth to keep power affordable + reliable amidst the AI boom. ⬇️

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Too often, US local govts are left out of critical decisions made by utilities & PUCs – limiting their ability to bring affordable, clean energy to their communities. 🌇

Join our Oct. 7 webinar to learn what local govts can do to better engage ➡️ buff.ly/XHOBQiO

Pakistan’s solar boom wasn’t planned — it was necessary.
Rising tariffs + unreliable grid = homes & businesses turning to rooftop solar.

Now, a full-blown people-led energy revolution is underway. 
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social breaks it down

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#Solar #EnergyAccess #Pakistan

Curious how #AI is reshaping electricity demand? Or how smaller #EVs are the more sustainable choice?

The new WRI Polsky Energy Monthly newsletter covers these topics and much more.

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📣⚡ Exciting news! ⚡📣 
 
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Strategic minerals like copper, lithium and cobalt are the backbone of Europe’s net-zero transition. From electric vehicles to renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, our future hinges… Climate and Energy Summit 2025 | Spotlight session – Critical raw materials

Last week, our Global Lead for Energy Minerals and Circularity spoke at the Friends of Europe climate and energy summit on the strategic importance of critical raw materials for the manufacturing and technology sectors in Europe.

You can watch the whole session here:

Over 600 million people lack electricity. In Colombia, a solar-diesel hybrid grid is lighting up remote islands, enhancing fishing, tourism, and opportunities. Globally, improved data management is crucial for efficient energy strategies.

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💨 The U.S. grew Direct Air Capture from a handful of startups to 150+ in under a decade. Federal policy made it possible — but funding is now uncertain.

States with clean power, waste heat & CO₂ storage can step in as the next leaders: bit.ly/4naZkWW

#DAC #CDR

Energy bills are rising in the US, and often those bearing the biggest burden are those in low-income households who are excluded from decision making. 📈🔋

NEW article shows how community-based organizations can address this & lead to energy prosperity for all ⚖️⬇️

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AI + cloud = booming data centers. But can the grid keep up? ⚡

New WRI article breaks down why forecasting electricity demand is so tricky — and why it matters for climate, costs, and clean energy. 🧵

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#ClimateWeek #EnergyTransition #DataCenters #AI #CleanPower

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🛎️📅 WEBINAR OCT. 7 3PM ET

How can US local govts engage more strategically with utilities & PUCs? + How would this help them bring more affordable, reliable + clean energy to their residents? ⚡

Register ➡️ www.wri.org/events/2025/...

Discover inspiring talks from past DLD Conferences and catch the highlights on the this channel. Stay updated with thought leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and key moments from our events! For news,… Closed Loops, Open Futures (Franke, Schmidt, Weng, Wang, Braun) | DLD Future Hub 25

Copper is the mineral powering the clean energy transition — but demand could soon outstrip supply. 🧵

At DLD Future Hub in Munich, Ke joined a panel to talk about how recycled copper can help close the gap and scale clean tech faster. ⚡♻️

Watch the full convo here:

This is what we think will matter most at #ClimateWeekNYC.

Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.

Next week in New York leaders must act to triple renewables, modernize grids, and protect people.

#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

Congratulations to Okta for running a successful panel yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC on "The Power of Community-Led Solutions" and thank you for calling out WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition's community work in renewable energy!

As #UNGA and #ClimateWeekNYC unfold, track new NDCs as they come in.

Countries are currently in the process of submitting new and updated NDCs. For the latest information on 2025

NDC submissions, visit👉 go.wri.org/ndc-tracker

NDCs are under the magnifying glass this week🔍

NDCs lay out how each country will contribute to the global temperature goals outlined under the Paris Agreement. They
detail countries' plans to slash GHG emissions and help limit global warming. More ▶️ buff.ly/1jTya5K

#ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA

Don’t miss us at #ClimateWeekNYC🌎

This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year. The WRI Polsky Energy Center will be engaging in leaders for a series of discussions to help accelerate the energy transition.

Global Lead, Energy Minerals and Circularity Ke Wang will be joining the following panel ''Critical raw materials: the hidden fault line for manufacturing and clean technology in Europe'' organized by Friends of Europe.

→ Join us there on 23 September: lnkd.in/eG3rmver

📘 Out now: The New Global Possible by Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of @worldresources.bsky.social

Ani dives deep into how we can drive systemic change — locally and globally — with optimism and urgency. 🌍✨

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NEW WRI INSIGHTS: Powering the US Data Center Boom: Why Forecasting Can Be So Tricky and What We Can Do About It

‼️ How much more electricity will the US need to support new data centers showing up around the country?

Read our NEW article to find out what needs to be done to manage eye-popping forecasts rising demand 📈➡️

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How are countries aligning energy goals with #COP28?
⚡ 72% have renewables targets
💡 91% mention efficiency — but few quantify it
🪨 78% plan to phase down coal
⛽ No oil & gas targets yet
💸 72% skip fossil fuel subsidies
Explore @E3G’s tracker ahead of #COP30 ➡️ bit.ly/3VhZGyJ
#NDCs #EnergyTransition

AI can strain energy + water systems—but it can also speed up clean energy deployment. ⚡🌍
New @WRI article explores how smart use of AI can help people + planet.
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#AI #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #WRI

Europe’s energy transition is under pressure—from geopolitics to supply chain shifts. Can clean tech and smart industrial policy keep us competitive and climate-neutral?

Join us at Friends of Europe’s #ClimateEnergySummit to explore how.

📅 23 Sept
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🔄 At DLD Future Hub in Munich, WRI’s Ke Wang joined the panel “Closed Loops, Open Futures” to discuss circularity as a strategic response to geopolitical tensions.

Key themes: critical minerals, copper recycling, and aligning sustainability with security and industrial goals.

#CircularEconomy

🚨 WRI Polsky Center is #hiring!

2 global lead roles in energy transition:

🔹 Decarbonized Energy Consumption
🔹 Clean Energy Supply

Apply now:
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#ClimateJobs #EnergyTransition #WRI #CleanEnergy

📣 Last day of #ACS2!
Don’t miss WRI Africa’s session on Africa–China collaboration in renewable energy.

🕒 2:00 PM | 📍 Room F3 Addis International Convention Center
Explore solar tech, productive use, and regional partnerships.

🔗 africaclimatesummit2.et
#CleanEnergy #AfricaChinaPartnership #ACS2

📣 At #ACS2 today? Don’t miss these WRI Africa sessions:

🕥 10:30 – Reliable Power for Healthcare (WRI Pavilion)
🕐 1:00 – WEF Nexus Planning (Room AP4)

Join us to explore electrification, resilience & climate-smart systems.

#WRIafrica #ClimateJustice #Healthcare #WEFNexus