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This fact sheet defines Renewable Electricity Standards (RES) as policies requiring a minimum percentage of electricity to come from renewable sources. It outlines how these policies operate in the United States, noting that as of April 2008, 25 states and the District of Columbia had implemented them. The document discusses eligible resources, the role of 'carve-outs' for specific technologies like solar, and the modest economic impacts on energy prices and business opportunities.

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.

The 2012 fact sheet reports that the United States had its hottest year on record and that 2011 and 2012 saw the highest number of billion-dollar extreme weather events in history. It highlights the impact of Hurricane Sandy on New York and New Jersey, noting nearly $80 billion in losses, and notes a century-long 8-inch rise in global sea levels.

This briefing by the World Resources Institute provides a detailed status report on the climate policies, energy trends, and international cooperation of China and the United States as of early 2024. It outlines China's progress toward its 2030 and 2060 goals, the United States' implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the diplomatic efforts to maintain bilateral climate cooperation despite broader geopolitical tensions.

This briefing paper provides a detailed status update as of April 10, 2024, on the climate policies, energy trends, and bilateral engagement between China and the United States. It outlines China's progress toward its 2030 and 2060 carbon goals, the U.S. implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the diplomatic efforts to maintain climate cooperation despite broader geopolitical tensions.

This report by the World Resources Institute provides a comprehensive guide for U.S. businesses on the deployment and financing of on-site renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal heat pumps. It details the economic and financial benefits, various ownership and financing models, and the associated risks and objectives for corporate energy management.