Last month, the U.S. EPA finalized new guidelines for power plants designed to slash multiple forms of toxic and planet-warming pollution in the United States.

Experts from World Resources Inst break down four things to know about the new rules: bit.ly/3W2cmtd

Reducing emissions from power plants in the United States will be critical to making progress toward the nation’s climate goals and reducing air pollution.

World Resources Inst’ experts outline four things to know about the U.S. EPA’s new power plant rules: bit.ly/3W2cmtd

Rural communities in Africa 🌍 can power agriculture & healthcare services using Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE). But how do we bring PURE to the forefront of the electricity access expansion movement?

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3w1SFsp

.ACEEE’s 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard is out!

This scorecard ranks 75 of the largest U.S. cities on energy efficiency and reducing GHG emissions and includes recommendations for making progress.

Learn more and see where your city ranks⤵️ aceee.org/city-clean-ene…

New @ETC_Energy Offshore Wind paper calls on gov’ts and offshore wind industry to join forces and restore confidence in the market, drive down costs and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Read it here: bit.ly/4dgDOLZ
#OffshoreTurbulence

Fossil fuels are woven into almost every facet of our lives💄🏭🌎

Around 70,000 everyday products are made with “petrochemicals” produced from fossil fuels.

There is a better way▶️ bit.ly/4aEYdbT

#EndPlasticPollution

Today, G7 countries announced at a ministerial meeting that they will shut down coal-fired #powerplants by 2030-2035, a timeline that is consistent with the 1.5 C degree temperature limit.

Read the full statement from WRI Energy's Jennifer Layke: bit.ly/3UEHwrq

The #GreenhouseGasReductionFund aims to get more new renewables on the grid and boost local economies across the US.

Read our new blog to learn how it will bring new opportunities to low-income neighborhoods. ⚡

Read here ➡️ wri.org/insights/clean…

🏆 Exciting news! The Asia Clean Energy Coalition has been honored with the 2024 Renewable Energy Markets Asia Award by Center for Resource Solutions! 🌏🔋 This recognition celebrates ACEC's efforts to advance renewable energy adoption across Asia. 🌱💡 #REMAward #ACEC #Asia

The 3 cohort topics in this round include  #energyefficiency programs for residential buildings, municipal fleet #electrification , and implementing #agrivoltaics projects. Cohorts will start in July. This project is coordinated by NREL and WRI Energy.

Applications are due TOMORROW for U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program! The C2C peer-learning cohorts convene communities from across the U.S. to spend 6 months learning from energy experts about a specific energy topic. Apply below:
nrel.gov/state-local-tr…

'The days of unlimited carbon pollution are over. This rule is a massive step forward in the Biden Administration's efforts to fight the climate crisis.' - Lori Bird, Director of the US Energy Program, WRI Energy.

Read the full article from Yahoo News ⬇️ yhoo.it/3UxrdfU

'This rule is a massive step forward in the Biden Administration's efforts to fight the climate crisis.' - US Energy Director Lori Bird in AFP News Agency on U.S. EPA's new pollution standards for the electric power sector.

Read here: france24.com/en/live-news/2…

What's needed for next generation NDCs? WRI Climate has a 5-point plan:

🏭Set emissions-reduction targets
🎯Accelerate systemwide transformations
🛠️Build resilience
💰Spur investment and strengthen governance
👥Put people at the center

Learn more: bit.ly/3xPTs0H

⏰ Starting now!

Don't miss the Advancing Gender Equality session at International Energy Agency's Global Summit on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions.

Livestream the event here: bit.ly/3WbaYqc

Tomorrow, join International Energy Agency for the Global Summit on People-Centered Clean Energy Transitions!

This live-streamed event will bring together ministers, labor leaders, business & more to address how to ensure the shift to #cleanenergy is for and about people.

bit.ly/4aQyqxu

EO4SDG will participate in this webinar 14 May to highlight #EOdata use cases that ensure human security and advance #Agenda2030 ! We'll also feature a special presentation from WRI Energy's Dimitris Mentis.

Learn more and register here 👉sdgs-eyes.eu/webinar-exploi…

Today the U.S. EPA finalized strong new pollution standards for new and existing power plants, which will result in unprecedented reductions in #GHG emissions as part of the Biden administration’s whole-of-government approach to tackling the #ClimateCrisis .

bit.ly/3JyaaUH

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨

$1 BILLION is now available through U.S. EPA’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program – and #ElectricSchoolBuses are eligible!

Read our statement to learn how school districts can access this historic funding ⬇ electricschoolbusinitiative.org/statement-epa-…

California is a first-mover on climate policy, renewable energy, EVs & more. But at the same time, the state is still a fossil fuel production powerhouse.

Here's how the Golden State can ensure a #JustTransition for oil refinery workers and communities: bit.ly/49RkTVd