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This report analyzes electricity transmission challenges for renewable energy in the EU, China, and the US. It identifies that while transmission is critical for managing the intermittency and remote location of renewables, progress is hindered by fragmented governance, cost-allocation disputes, and tensions between national and local interests. China is investing heavily in ultra high voltage (UHV) infrastructure, the EU is utilizing Directives to integrate member-state grids, and the US struggles with a highly localized, state-led planning approach.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines the financing challenges and strategic importance of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects in developing countries, offering recommendations to international policymakers to facilitate a transition to low-carbon economies.

This research paper outlines how U.S. local governments, such as cities and counties, can engage in wholesale energy markets to remove barriers to renewable energy and achieve decarbonization goals.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzing how Minnesota can utilize existing policies and infrastructure to reduce power plant CO2 emissions by 2020 to meet or exceed potential EPA standards.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute explores alternatives to absolute emission limits for developing countries, proposing greenhouse gas intensity targets as a way to balance common and differentiated responsibilities while decoupling economic growth from emissions.

This research paper examines the drivers for U.S. commercial and industrial customers seeking renewable energy and proposes the use of green tariffs as a mechanism for traditional utilities to compete with third-party providers while maintaining regulatory compliance.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes environmental and social risk management for overseas investments, specifically providing lessons for Chinese companies. Through six case studies of non-Chinese multinational companies, the paper demonstrates that strong risk management benefits companies, while weak management leads to financial loss and reputational damage.

This World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzes the potential for Ohio to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector by 2020 using existing state policies and infrastructure opportunities to meet or exceed forthcoming federal EPA standards.

This working paper reviews 100 national policies, programs, and regulations in Kenya, Uganda, and India to evaluate how electricity infrastructure is integrated into agrifood systems to support mechanization, water access, and postharvest processing.

This testimony by Rob Bradley, Director of the International Climate Policy Initiative at the World Resources Institute, argues that the United States has a critical opportunity to resume international leadership on climate change. Bradley asserts that the global landscape has shifted since the Kyoto Protocol, with major developing nations now proposing their own mitigation plans and the Bali Action Plan providing a framework for inclusive, verifiable commitments from both developed and developing countries. He emphasizes the synergy between climate action and economic growth, highlighting 'green' stimulus packages as a means to create jobs and stimulate recovery following the financial crisis.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute examines the structure and value chains of the global wind power industry, arguing that global integration through cross-border investment and trade can reduce technology costs and foster innovation while maintaining local job creation.

This analysis assesses greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions under Title III of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACESA), comparing three scenarios based on pollution caps, complementary requirements, and additional potential reductions against 2005 levels.

This report by the World Resources Institute analyzes potential greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions in the United States through 2030 based on existing federal authorities and announced state actions. It concludes that while ambitious use of these tools can lead to significant reductions, they are insufficient to meet the Copenhagen pledge or the IPCC's mid-century targets for limiting global temperature increases.

This technical note describes the India Energy Policy Simulator (India EPS), an open-source system dynamics model developed by Energy Innovation LLC and World Resources Institute to assess cross-sectoral climate policy packages for India through 2050.

This working paper examines the adoption of rooftop solar PV systems in Bengaluru, India, focusing on the net-metering program implemented by the utility BESCOM to increase energy supply and meet state targets.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute outlines strategies for Illinois to meet emission standards under the Clean Power Plan (CPP) by leveraging energy efficiency, renewable energy, and operational improvements to power plants.

This working paper describes the CollabSolar project, a 2014 pilot initiative by WRI India and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to aggregate rooftop solar demand among six corporate buyers in Bengaluru. The project aimed to reduce transaction costs and achieve economies of scale to make rooftop solar more attractive to developers and financiers.

This technical note describes the methodology and dataset used to quantify the societal health and climate benefits of transitioning the United States school bus fleet from diesel to electric, providing monetized impact estimates at the US county level.

This working paper analyzes over 90 intergovernmental alliances and partnerships focused on climate change mitigation. It finds a fragmented landscape dominated by developed countries, where most initiatives prioritize knowledge sharing over the achievement of quantified targets or policy adoption.

This working paper, co-written by the World Resources Institute's Electricity Governance Initiative and Prayas Energy Group, introduces a framework designed to help electricity sector stakeholders address the economic and technological complexities of scaling on-grid renewable energy at a national level.