Climate

Community-Positive Energy Transition



Advocating for rapid renewal energy deployment

The United States has seen incredible growth in the clean and renewable energy sector in recent years. Still, to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the US must install 85 gigawatts (GW) of wind and solar energy per year through 2035, along with the necessary transmission and energy storage infrastructure to integrate these resources into the grid.

Yet in 2023, only 39 GW of new renewable energy were installed. WWF is tackling the major obstacles inhibiting clean energy deployment today, facilitating a transition to net-zero emissions while ensuring robust support for ecosystems, communities, and wildlife.

WWF believes that strong action on climate change that grows our economy and strengthens our energy security begins with setting ambitious goals. So, WWF is working with businesses, cities, and national governments to set emissions reduction goals driven by science. And because a strong low carbon economy needs to be powered by clean and cheap renewable energy, WWF is making it easier for businesses and cities to access those resources. Through innovative strategies and partnerships WWF is building momentum for a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

WWF's renewable energy deployment work

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America is All In

WWF, with the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, proudly leads 5,000 partners in business, education, government, tribes, health care, and more work together to reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030.



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The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC)

Co-convened by WWF, The RTC serves as a global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up the use of renewable heating and cooling to dramatically cut carbon emissions.



Aerial view at sunset of a wastewater treatment plant powered by wind turbines and solar panels

Accelerating Clean Energy Deployment in the U.S.

WWF is working with conservation leaders, renewable energy, and transmission developers to break down the barriers to accelerating deployment. Our work will strengthen relationships between hosting communities and developers through a community-centered focus to create meaningful locally and regional benefits.



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Improving Clean Energy Supply Chains 

WWF is promoting the responsible sourcing of the critical minerals essential for the clean energy transition. We are conducting innovative research on the environmental and biodiversity impacts of mining. We are partnering with actors across sectors to drive adoption of responsible mining practices and encourage innovation that reduces the impact of and need for minerals.

WWF in action

  • Jason Houston / WWF-US

    Transition to renewables for a sustainable future

    Despite claims that renewable energy is just as bad for the environment as fossil fuels, science consistently shows it does less harm while also promoting better lives for humans and the natural world.