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A fact sheet from the World Resources Institute detailing the Obama Administration's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States through federal actions, state-level policies, and economic trends.

This case study explores how the Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) can assist Tamil Nadu in planning its power sector through 2030. It highlights the state's significant renewable energy potential (100 GW wind, 17 GW solar) and its current renewable capacity share of 46% as of May 2022. The analysis warns that without intervening to phase out inefficient thermal power plants, emissions will rise sharply, and recommends an integrated planning approach that considers both supply and demand-side efficiency to meet India's national climate commitments.

This executive summary analyzes the alignment of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments in energy and transportation between 2014 and 2017 with the low-carbon goals of participating countries' Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It finds that despite high-level green objectives, the majority of investments remained tied to fossil fuels and traditional infrastructure, while suggesting that targeting special funds toward climate finance could significantly catalyze low-carbon development.

This World Resources Institute fact sheet analyzes potential carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction strategies for the power sector in Arkansas, evaluating how existing infrastructure and clean energy policies could meet future EPA standards.

The 'Switching to Green' guide by the World Resources Institute provides practical information for office- and retail-based companies in the United States to transition their energy supply to clean, renewable resources.

This research paper analyzes the policy landscape for clean energy transition in India's micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector between 2010 and 2020, evaluating the effectiveness of central and state-level schemes in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.

This briefing, provided as testimony by Rob Bradley of the World Resources Institute to the U.S.-China Economic Security & Review Commission, analyzes China's green energy policies and commitments following the Copenhagen climate conference. It argues that China's pledges to reduce carbon intensity and improve emissions reporting are significant and achievable, though they require policies beyond current efforts. The document emphasizes that technical and economic collaboration between the United States and China is essential for global energy security and the reduction of low-carbon technology costs.

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 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.

The World Resources Institute provides guidance for companies in the apparel and footwear sector—including retailers, brands, manufacturers, and mills—to set and achieve science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement.

The Corporate GPM Guide 7 outlines the business case for companies adopting renewable energy resources for electricity and thermal needs, identifying cost stability, emission reductions, and stakeholder relations as primary drivers.

This technical note describes the methodology used by the World Resources Institute (WRI) to create the State Overview online resource, which supports the American Cities Climate Challenge: Renewables Accelerator by providing regulatory and market information for 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

The Corporate GPM Guide 6 by the World Resources Institute introduces three 'next generation' green power products designed for corporate customers in voluntary markets: nationally sourced RECs, long-term fixed-price green power, and green contracts for differences (CFD).

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 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.

A World Resources Institute (WRI) fact sheet analyzing how Michigan can utilize existing state policies and infrastructure to reduce power sector CO2 emissions and meet future U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

This technical note describes the structure, content, and methodology of the procurement guidance section on the American Cities Climate Challenge: Renewables Accelerator website, a resource created by the World Resources Institute and Rocky Mountain Institute to assist cities in procuring renewable electricity.

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 World Resources Institute factsheet explains how to determine the cost-competitiveness of behind-the-meter solar photovoltaic (PV) systems compared to traditional electricity supply options.