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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 16h

How can energy transitions better serve communities?

Join us on Oct 14 to explore the building blocks of equitable energy development — from data and tech to policy and finance — with lessons from Africa and Asia.
🕚 11:30am–1:15pm EDT
📍 Online
🔗 Register: bit.ly/42YREPn
#EnergyAccess #CleanEnergy

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 1d

🛎️ Don’t forget to register for our Oct. 7 webinar!

We’ll speak with experts from the cities of Missoula, MT & Flagstaff, AZ about how US local govts can better engage with their utilities & PUCs to increase access to clean, reliable energy. 🤝🔋

Register:

Power Moves: Local Government Strategy for Utility & PUC Collaboration

As large buyers of energy, implementers of local climate solutions, and vital intermediaries interface between stakeholder groups, local governments have a big role to play in shaping the future of…

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 2d

The strategic importance of critical raw materials for the manufacturing and technology sectors in Europe.

Watch our whole perspective from Brussels: youtu.be/oIOaK0HzBs4?...

#EuropeanPolicy #CriticalMinerals #CriticalRawMaterials #EnergyTransition

Climate and Energy Summit 2025 | Spotlight session – Critical raw materials

Strategic minerals like copper, lithium and cobalt are the backbone of Europe’s net-zero transition. From electric vehicles to renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, our future hinges…

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 3d

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT - NEW ARTICLE: Why is it so difficult to forecast electricity demand from #DataCenters in the US? 📈 🤔

Click below to learn how we can better track #LoadGrowth to keep power affordable + reliable amidst the AI boom. ⬇️

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 4d

Too often, US local govts are left out of critical decisions made by utilities & PUCs – limiting their ability to bring affordable, clean energy to their communities. 🌇

Join our Oct. 7 webinar to learn what local govts can do to better engage ➡️ buff.ly/XHOBQiO

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 5d

Pakistan’s solar boom wasn’t planned — it was necessary.
Rising tariffs + unreliable grid = homes & businesses turning to rooftop solar.

Now, a full-blown people-led energy revolution is underway.
@jigarshahdc.bsky.social breaks it down

🔗 bit.ly/476wYHC

#Solar #EnergyAccess #Pakistan

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 6d

Curious how #AI is reshaping electricity demand? Or how smaller #EVs are the more sustainable choice?

The new WRI Polsky Energy Monthly newsletter covers these topics and much more.

Subscribe and follow the WRI Polsky Energy Center for monthly insights: bit.ly/3Kji8ox

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 7d

📣⚡ Exciting news! ⚡📣

We’ve launched our new newsletter — WRI Polsky Energy Monthly.

Subscribe to get monthly insights, thought leadership, research, and data from the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition.

📩 Subscribe on LinkedIn: bit.ly/3Kji8ox

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, our Global Lead for Energy Minerals and Circularity spoke at the Friends of Europe climate and energy summit on the strategic importance of critical raw materials for the manufacturing and technology sectors in Europe.

You can watch the whole session here:

Climate and Energy Summit 2025 | Spotlight session – Critical raw materials

Strategic minerals like copper, lithium and cobalt are the backbone of Europe’s net-zero transition. From electric vehicles to renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing, our future hinges…

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 11d

Over 600 million people lack electricity. In Colombia, a solar-diesel hybrid grid is lighting up remote islands, enhancing fishing, tourism, and opportunities. Globally, improved data management is crucial for efficient energy strategies.

Read more:

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WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 13d

💨 The U.S. grew Direct Air Capture from a handful of startups to 150+ in under a decade. Federal policy made it possible — but funding is now uncertain.

States with clean power, waste heat & CO₂ storage can step in as the next leaders: bit.ly/4naZkWW

#DAC #CDR

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 11d

Energy bills are rising in the US, and often those bearing the biggest burden are those in low-income households who are excluded from decision making. 📈🔋

NEW article shows how community-based organizations can address this & lead to energy prosperity for all ⚖️⬇️

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 12d

AI + cloud = booming data centers. But can the grid keep up? ⚡

New WRI article breaks down why forecasting electricity demand is so tricky — and why it matters for climate, costs, and clean energy. 🧵

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#ClimateWeek #EnergyTransition #DataCenters #AI #CleanPower

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 12d

Join and share our Energy Voices Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/Vj9m7y7

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 12d

🛎️📅 WEBINAR OCT. 7 3PM ET

How can US local govts engage more strategically with utilities & PUCs? + How would this help them bring more affordable, reliable + clean energy to their residents? ⚡

Register ➡️ www.wri.org/events/2025/...

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 13d

Copper is the mineral powering the clean energy transition — but demand could soon outstrip supply. 🧵

At DLD Future Hub in Munich, Ke joined a panel to talk about how recycled copper can help close the gap and scale clean tech faster. ⚡♻️

Watch the full convo here:

Closed Loops, Open Futures (Franke, Schmidt, Weng, Wang, Braun) | DLD Future Hub 25

Discover inspiring talks from past DLD Conferences and catch the highlights on the this channel. Stay updated with thought leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and key moments from our events! For news,…

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 14d

This is what we think will matter most at #ClimateWeekNYC.

Electricity demand is surging to power AI and transport and to combat extreme heat.

Next week in New York leaders must act to triple renewables, modernize grids, and protect people.

#CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to Okta for running a successful panel yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC on "The Power of Community-Led Solutions" and thank you for calling out WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition's community work in renewable energy!

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 15d

As #UNGA and #ClimateWeekNYC unfold, track new NDCs as they come in.

Countries are currently in the process of submitting new and updated NDCs. For the latest information on 2025

NDC submissions, visit👉 go.wri.org/ndc-tracker

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 16d

NDCs are under the magnifying glass this week🔍

NDCs lay out how each country will contribute to the global temperature goals outlined under the Paris Agreement. They
detail countries' plans to slash GHG emissions and help limit global warming. More ▶️ buff.ly/1jTya5K

#ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 18d

Don’t miss us at #ClimateWeekNYC🌎

This week will set the tone for action on climate, nature and development in the lead-up to key global summits later this year. The WRI Polsky Energy Center will be engaging in leaders for a series of discussions to help accelerate the energy transition.

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 19d

Global Lead, Energy Minerals and Circularity Ke Wang will be joining the following panel ''Critical raw materials: the hidden fault line for manufacturing and clean technology in Europe'' organized by Friends of Europe.

→ Join us there on 23 September: lnkd.in/eG3rmver

WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 20d

📘 Out now: The New Global Possible by Ani Dasgupta, President & CEO of @worldresources.bsky.social

Ani dives deep into how we can drive systemic change — locally and globally — with optimism and urgency. 🌍✨

Get your copy ➡️ buff.ly/txJtEGX

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 20d

‼️ How much more electricity will the US need to support new data centers showing up around the country?

Read our NEW article to find out what needs to be done to manage eye-popping forecasts rising demand 📈➡️

www.wri.org/insights/us-...

NEW WRI INSIGHTS: Powering the US Data Center Boom: Why Forecasting Can Be So Tricky and What We Can Do About It

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WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition @wrienergy.bsky.social · 21d

How are countries aligning energy goals with #COP28?
⚡ 72% have renewables targets
💡 91% mention efficiency — but few quantify it
🪨 78% plan to phase down coal
⛽ No oil & gas targets yet
💸 72% skip fossil fuel subsidies
Explore @E3G’s tracker ahead of #COP30 ➡️ bit.ly/3VhZGyJ
#NDCs #EnergyTransition

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