• Climatelinks.org

    How a Circular Economy Can Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by One-Third

    USAID has a unique opportunity to help reshape the renewable energy ecosystem and promote a circular economy approach to renewable energy, plasstics, and other sectors. Read the story

Low-cost renewable energy has the potential to lift up economies, strengthen energy security, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and promote climate-positive investments. Getting it right empowers partner countries to deliver cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable electricity to homes and businesses.

  • Story Map

    Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition through Auctions

    View data on USAID-supported renewable energy auctions worldwide and learn how partner countries use auctions to achieve sustainable cost reductions, reduce emissions, and increase energy security. View the Story Map

  • Success Story

    Green Bonds in India

    India faced a massive capital investment challenge and needed affordable, long-term financing to scale up renewable energy. USAID supported Green Bonds as a solution. Read the story

  • Case Study

    Mexico’s Auction Program Injects Competition to Energy Market

    With support from USAID, Mexico’s auctions injected competition, private investment, efficiency, and transparency into the sector while achieving some of the world’s lowest renewable energy prices. Read the case study

  • Case Study

    Kazakhstan Renewable Energy Auctions

    Kazakhstan’s renewable energy auctions resulted in private investments and bid prices 25–40 percent below previous renewable tariff ceilings. Read the case study

  • Climatelinks.org
    Aug 2020

    Reliable Electricity is Critical to a Pandemic Response

    Reliable electricity can mean life or death for a patient, especially during a pandemic. USAID resources help health facilities power life-saving medical equipment and preserve perishable supplies like vaccines. Read the story

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    Aug 2020

    USAID Reveals the Top 5 Renewable Energy Auction Resources

    In today’s rapidly evolving renewable energy marketplace, it’s hard to keep track of current best practices. USAID shares resources that can help drive energy prices down and advance energy goals. Read the story

  • Case Study

    Colombia Engages Private Sector and Forges Energy Future

    After awarding nine power purchase agreements, Colombia incorporates a private sector engagement strategy to ensure renewable energy projects are completed utilizing local labor. Read the case study

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Scaling Up Renewable Energy (SURE)

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GLOBAL, 2017–ONGOING – Through the SURE program, USAID helps partner countries power economies, meet international climate commitments, and strengthen energy security via private investment in, and competitive procurement of, clean electricity.