Powering the world with clean electricity
The problem: Continuing to burn coal, oil and natural gas to power homes and industry creates pollution that harms our health and warms the planet. While many communities and countries are shifting to low-cost clean energy, like wind, solar and battery storage, progress is uneven and moving far too slowly.
What we’re doing about it: EDF is working with governments, companies and communities to cut pollution from the power sector. In the U.S., we push for system-wide changes to the way electricity is bought and sold — so that clean energy gets a fair shot — and modernization of the power grid so that everyone benefits from cheaper, cleaner, more reliable electricity.
Our work bringing clean electricity online faster
- Initiative
Modernizing the electric grid to advance clean energy
- Project
Transforming Puerto Rico’s energy system
- Overview
Powering the U.S. West with more clean, affordable and reliable energy
- Blog post
How the Trump administration is blocking clean energy — and raising your costs
- Expert Voices
AI and rising electricity costs: What you should know
- Article
Clean energy more reliable than fossil fuels during extreme heat and cold
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on clean energy.
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Governor Newsom announces major step toward the linkage of California and Washington state Cap-and-Invest programs
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Methane reductions are critical to ensuring Canada’s oil and gas is ready to meet the standards of new markets
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Colorado becomes first state to fully adopt the 2024 EPA methane standards
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EDF analysis: repeal of power plant pollution standards will cause up to 84,000 early deaths, $3 trillion in damages
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Virginia Governor Spanberger signs data center accountability framework
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EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules
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Clean energy resources
Dig deeper into our work with these resources for researchers, policymakers, journalists and communities.
- Explainer
How are air pollution and climate change connected?
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AI and rising electricity costs: Solutions we need now
- Report
U.S. clean energy manufacturing: Fact sheets show progress and threats
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Why U.S. states should put limits on climate pollution
- Fact sheet
Common disinformation about offshore wind power
- Case study
Beyond the wires: Community benefits from transmission projects
Our clean electricity experts
We bring wide-ranging perspectives and skills to our work on clean energy. Meet some of the people who make it happen.
MEDIA CONTACT
Chandler Green
(803) 981-2211 (office)
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