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The latest from the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition, led by @JenniferLayke. #renewables #buildingefficiency #energyaccess #SDG7

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⚡️As factors like new data centers, political conflicts and extreme weather strain #EnergySecurity, sharing electricity across borders can be one 🔑 solution. 👉Our newest article shows how countries can unlock the benefits of interconnection: bit.ly/4bjsttY

⚡️As factors like new data centers, political conflicts and extreme weather strain #EnergySecurity, sharing electricity across borders can be one 🔑 solution.  

👉Our newest article shows how countries can unlock the benefits of interconnection: bit.ly/4bjsttY
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🇪🇺Yesterday, the European Commission unveiled the #CleanIndustrialDeal, setting out a plan to decarbonize & revitalize the EU’s traditional energy-intensive industries. 👉Read the statement by Stientje v Veldhoven, WRI Vice-President & Europe Regional Director: bit.ly/4bgH1ur

🇪🇺Yesterday, the European Commission unveiled the #CleanIndustrialDeal,  setting out a plan to decarbonize & revitalize the EU’s traditional energy-intensive industries.

👉Read the statement by <a href="/SvVeldhoven/">Stientje v Veldhoven</a>, WRI Vice-President &amp; Europe Regional Director: bit.ly/4bgH1ur
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DYK: The US is home to thousands of abandoned #mines that pollute the environment and cause chronic health issues. A new law supports efforts by Good Samaritan nonprofits and community organizations to clean up the mines. Learn more from WRI Climate ➡️ bit.ly/4hih5jg

DYK: The US is home to thousands of abandoned #mines that pollute the environment and cause chronic health issues. A new law supports efforts by Good Samaritan nonprofits and community organizations to clean up the mines. Learn more from <a href="/wriclimate/">WRI Climate</a> ➡️ bit.ly/4hih5jg
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The US needs to build more #transmission to tackle rising demand & add #CleanEnergy to the #grid. ⚡ Learn how #FERC #Order1920 aims to address this + empower local govts to influence transmission buildout. 🌇 Register today for our March 21 webinar! ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…

The US needs to build more #transmission to tackle rising demand &amp; add #CleanEnergy to the #grid. ⚡

Learn how #FERC #Order1920 aims to address this + empower local govts to influence transmission buildout. 🌇

Register today for our March 21 webinar! ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…
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The U.S. power system is at a crossroads. #Renewables broke more records in 2024, but w/ persistent challenges related to grid access, siting, high interest rates + more, #CleanEnergy faces an uncertain future. Read more in our NEW article: wri.org/insights/cle...

The U.S. power system is at a crossroads. 

#Renewables broke more records in 2024, but w/ persistent challenges related to grid access, siting, high interest rates + more, #CleanEnergy faces an uncertain future. 

Read more in our NEW article: wri.org/insights/cle...
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Join us & speakers from RMI, City of Dayton, Ohio & Acadia Center on 3/21 to learn how #FERC #Order1920 empowers local govts to influence #transmission planning + the ability to meet rising #EnergyDemand. Register here ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…

Join us &amp; speakers from <a href="/RockyMtnInst/">RMI</a>, <a href="/cityofdayton/">City of Dayton, Ohio</a> &amp; <a href="/AcadiaCtr/">Acadia Center</a> on 3/21 to learn how #FERC #Order1920 empowers local govts to influence #transmission planning + the ability to meet rising #EnergyDemand.

Register here ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…
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⚡️ Policymakers play a crucial role in maintaining a reliable #ElectricGrid. Read our NEW article about the impacts of skyrocketing #EnergyDemand as well as potential solutions for ensuring clean & dependable energy for the future. 🌍💡 Learn more ➡️ wri.org/insights/manag…

⚡️ Policymakers play a crucial role in maintaining a reliable #ElectricGrid.

Read our NEW article about the impacts of skyrocketing #EnergyDemand as well as potential solutions for ensuring clean &amp; dependable energy for the future. 🌍💡

Learn more ➡️ wri.org/insights/manag…
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Is the US ready for a massive surge in #ElectricityDemand? With AI, EVs, manufacturing + more driving load growth, how will the grid hold up? ⚡️ 💡 Read our NEW article about how policymakers can act fast to ensure energy stays affordable & reliable ➡️ wri.org/insights/manag…

Is the US ready for a massive surge in #ElectricityDemand? With AI, EVs, manufacturing + more driving load growth, how will the grid hold up? ⚡️

💡 Read our NEW article about how policymakers can act fast to ensure energy stays affordable &amp; reliable ➡️ wri.org/insights/manag…
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🔔 Did you miss our webinar about #FERC #Order1920 & its impact on US local govts' ability to influence transmission planning? ⚡🌇 View the recording here ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…

🔔 Did you miss our webinar about #FERC #Order1920 &amp; its impact on US local govts' ability to influence transmission planning? ⚡🌇

View the recording here ➡️ wri.org/events/2025/3/…
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☀️ Solar-powered irrigation in Tanzania’s Chamwino district is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers—doubling mango yields, increasing incomes & ensuring water access for households & livestock. Learn more in our latest article💡 go.wri.org/7EBbc6 #RenewableEnergy

☀️ Solar-powered irrigation in Tanzania’s Chamwino district is transforming the lives of smallholder farmers—doubling mango yields, increasing incomes &amp; ensuring water access for households &amp; livestock.

Learn more in our latest article💡 go.wri.org/7EBbc6 #RenewableEnergy
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Putnam County Schools cut fueling costs by 65% with two new #ElectricSchoolBuses and is now saving hundreds every month! Thanks to funding, smart planning and partnerships, this rural TN district is proving electric buses make economic sense 👇 electricschoolbusinitiative.org/rural-tennesse…

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🌳Global Forest Watch’ analysis of #TreeCoverLoss data from @umd_glad reveals the tropics saw an unprecedented level of fires in 2024. We cannot afford to ignore the 2024 wake-up call 👉 go.wri.org/tree-cover-los…

🌳<a href="/globalforests/">Global Forest Watch</a>’ analysis of #TreeCoverLoss data from @umd_glad reveals the tropics saw an unprecedented level of fires in 2024. 

We cannot afford to ignore the 2024 wake-up call 👉 go.wri.org/tree-cover-los…
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💡 Check out our US Director Lori Bird's conversation with Herman Trabish on the U.S. Energy Association's podcast about how to meet growing #ElectricityDemand, #decarbonizing the grid, and ensuring all Americans have access to affordable energy. Listen here ➡️ usea.org/event/usea-pow…

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NEW expert note dives into how US policymakers can support #geothermal expansion + innovation through things like tax credit certainty, increased R&D, and #PermittingReform. 📈⚡ Read here ➡️ wri.org/research/next-…

NEW expert note dives into how US policymakers can support #geothermal expansion + innovation through things like tax credit certainty, increased R&amp;D, and #PermittingReform. 📈⚡

Read here ➡️ wri.org/research/next-…
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🚨 The opportunity to expand #geothermal energy in the US is at risk due to cuts in the #reconciliation package. How can policymakers support continued innovation for geothermal + help build a more resilient grid? 📈 Read our new expert note  wri.org/research/next-…

🚨 The opportunity to expand #geothermal energy in the US is at risk due to cuts in the #reconciliation package. 

How can policymakers support continued innovation for geothermal + help build a more resilient grid? 📈

Read our new expert note  wri.org/research/next-…
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Geothermal energy can provide 24/7 #CleanEnergy—but it makes up <1% of US electricity generation. New technologies can change that w/ adequate policy support + implementation. 🧰 Read our expert note on how US policymakers can advance geothermal ➡️ wri.org/research/next-…

Geothermal energy can provide 24/7 #CleanEnergy—but it makes up &lt;1% of US electricity generation. New technologies can change that w/ adequate policy support + implementation.

🧰 Read our expert note on how US policymakers can advance geothermal ➡️ wri.org/research/next-…
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🆕New blog series! WRI’s Data Lab shares how it’s using data + tech to tackle global challenges — from #AITools to geospatial platforms. Start here: Data and #Technology Opportunities for Impact: go.wri.org/data-tech-tw #TechForGood #ClimateAction

🆕New blog series! 

WRI’s Data Lab shares how it’s using data + tech to tackle global challenges — from #AITools to geospatial platforms. Start here: Data and #Technology Opportunities for Impact: go.wri.org/data-tech-tw #TechForGood #ClimateAction
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⚠️ If the US doesn’t revamp its #ElectricityGrid, the country could soon face more blackouts, higher power bills & less resilience in the face of extreme weather. 🔋🌩️💰 NEW WRI article outlines how #AdvancedTransmissionTechnologies can help: bit.ly/457xKTK

⚠️ If the US doesn’t revamp its #ElectricityGrid, the country could soon face more blackouts, higher power bills &amp; less resilience in the face of extreme weather. 🔋🌩️💰

NEW WRI article outlines how #AdvancedTransmissionTechnologies can help: bit.ly/457xKTK