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This World Resources Institute fact sheet argues that the U.S. electricity grid can remain reliable while implementing EPA rules to reduce mercury and toxic emissions. It highlights the flexibility of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), the availability of compliance technologies (FGD, DSI, ACI), and the existence of replacement plant capacity as key reasons why reliability will not be compromised.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines how Missouri can achieve its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging existing infrastructure, meeting voluntary efficiency goals, and expanding renewable energy targets.

This research paper from the World Resources Institute's Energy for Development Initiative reviews national and subnational policies in India to examine the integration of electricity priorities within the healthcare and education sectors, specifically focusing on the states of Assam, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan.

The World Resources Institute briefing outlines four essential institutional mechanisms required to make a Copenhagen Agreement effective: a formal registry for commitments, common international accounting standards, a robust verification system, and a science-based review mechanism.

This working paper examines how electricity market mechanisms can facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid at the state level in India, identifying barriers to adoption and proposing frameworks for improved resource sharing and procurement.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes the management of extractive industry revenues by subnational governments (SNGs) in Peru, specifically focusing on the Camisea natural gas project. It argues that international financial institutions (IFIs) and the Peruvian government failed to build sufficient SNG capacity before large revenue transfers began, leading to weak strategic planning and limited public accountability. The report recommends that IFIs withhold support for extractive projects until governance conditions are sufficient and provide targeted support for SNG capacity building in strategic planning and transparency.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute presents a framework of 12 combined supply and demand scenarios for Tamil Nadu's electricity sector through 2030-31 to assist utility planners in integrated resource planning and financial decision-making.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the need to align Brazil's energy policies with its climate goals, specifically focusing on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport, industry, and power-generation sectors to meet the requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement.

This policy brief describes a pilot conservation incentive program led by the World Resources Institute (WRI) focused on the gopher tortoise in the southern forests of the United States. The program utilizes a market-based, pre-compliance approach to create a voluntary marketplace for conservation credits, aiming to protect habitat and prevent species from being listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) while providing regulatory certainty for developers.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute analyzes the decline of coal in the U.S. electric power system, arguing that market forces rather than environmental regulations are the primary drivers of coal plant retirements.

This guide explains how U.S. cities and electric utilities can use partnership agreements to align their climate and energy goals, providing a framework for long-term collaboration and implementation tips based on the experiences of several U.S. cities.

This Best Practices Guide by the World Resources Institute provides a 12-step process to help commercial and government entities organize and execute collaborative solar photovoltaic (PV) purchases to reduce costs and scale deployment.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute and the University of Pennsylvania examines the environmental and social impacts of deploying Direct Air Capture (DAC) plants in the United States, emphasizing the need for equitable siting and inclusive decision-making to ensure responsible scaling.

This policy note from the World Resources Institute outlines strategies to combat the global crisis of nutrient pollution and eutrophication, emphasizing a combination of research, public awareness, regulation, economic incentives, and institutional coordination.

This working paper analyzes the experiences of residential consumers installing rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across five Indian cities, identifying key information, financial, and institutional barriers that hinder the adoption of solar energy in the residential sector.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines Concentrating Solar Thermal power (CST) as a large-scale, zero-carbon alternative to coal-fired power generation. It highlights the role of thermal storage in providing baseload power and discusses the policy and economic barriers—such as high upfront capital costs and the need for carbon pricing—that must be addressed to accelerate global deployment, particularly in rapidly developing economies.

This research paper analyzes three grid-connected agricultural solar photovoltaic schemes in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh to provide implementation recommendations for Tamil Nadu's adoption of Component C of the PM KUSUM scheme.

This research paper examines the challenges commercial and industrial (C&I) consumers face when procuring renewable energy (RE) and evaluates the acceptability of Green Tariffs (GTs) in India. Based on data from 101 corporate and 185 SME consumers across five states, the study finds a strong preference for on-site solutions and significant barriers to GT adoption, including low awareness and a lack of willingness to pay premiums.

This issue brief from the World Resources Institute examines next-generation geothermal systems—specifically enhanced geothermal systems, closed-loop, and superhot systems—focusing on their application within the electricity sector to support a cost-effective and reliable 100 percent clean grid.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute assesses potential future risks to the global climate by analyzing proposed new coal-fired power plants and global coal market trends.