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NEW: WE Talks

Beyond the headlines and market statistics, human stories of energy transition are happening around the world every day. Join us for a series of rich conversations that explore what’s really happening with energy transition and what it means for societies, communities and individuals. Learn what sparks the drive and passion of some of the most influential leadership voices in the energy world and beyond. Be a part of our inclusive energy conversations.

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READ: World Energy Council Launches Inclusive Energy Conversations with WE Talks

This collection of narratives and stories drawn from different regions and sectors illustrates the social impacts and human level implications of global energy transition.

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IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

While it is not possible to predict the future, The World Energy Council is convening its global community to facilitate a deeper exchange of energy expertise, engage diverse perspectives, and - using its recently-developed post-crisis scenarios - see through the current fog of uncertainty and enable orderly global energy transition as the world emerges from crisis.

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READ: New Insights Brief on The Role of Transmission Companies in the Energy Transition

While their roles will evolve, transmission companies will remain at the heart of the electricity grid and need to balance the challenges of keeping the lights on while transforming themselves for the future.

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WATCH: First Live Broadcast in New ‘Road to Congress 2022’ Series

Watch the recording of 'COVID-19: Accelerating a Better Energy Future for All' - the first in a series of ‘Road to Congress 2022’ digital events leading to the 25th World Energy Congress in St. Petersburg, 24-27 October 2022.

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World Energy Issues Monitor 2020: Decoding new signals of change

Based on the 11th annual survey and analysis of over 3,000 survey responses from energy leaders in 104 countries, the World Energy Council has identified major trends and agenda items which are relevant to new energy and energy-related developments in regionally diverse systems.

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JOIN: Hydrogen Global

This initiative encourages the serious consideration of clean molecules as a complement to electrification. Join the movement.

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Working towards successful Energy transition

The World Energy Council actively contributes the insights needed by energy leaders to make effective strategic, policy and business decisions about the energy transition. We provide reliable data, useful tools and impartial comment.

Our interactive Energy Transition Toolkit includes five comprehensive tools that can be used together or separately. They have been proven to drive effective change and bring us closer to achieving a successful energy transition.

"These tools are invaluable because they’re flexible, scalable and adaptable. They give weight to our thinking and allow us to develop strategies so that we can work on the practical solutions needed to tackle energy transition."

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Tools for successful Energy Transition

World Energy Issues Monitor

annual reality check of 2,000+ energy leaders worldwide focusing on the challenges of energy transition

Energy Trilemma Index

better policy through balancing energy security, equity and environmental sustainability

World Energy Scenarios

strategic foresight tool that explores pathways to improve preparation for the energy transition

Dynamic Resilience Framework

a framework for emerging and systemic risk management, including new challenges like weather hazards and cyber-security

Innovation Insights

to help members navigate the shifting innovation landscape

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Published on 12 Jun 2020

Insight Briefs

Global

Innovation Insights Brief: The Role of Transmission Companies in the Energy Transition

Published on 26 Feb 2020

Issues Monitor

Issues Monitor 2020: Decoding New Signals of Change

The World Energy Issues Monitor is published annually, providing unique insight into what keeps policymakers, CEOs and leading experts awake at night, globally, regionally and nationally.

Published on 23 Jan 2020

Innovation

Innovation Insights Brief - Five Steps to Energy Storage

Affordable storage systems are a critical missing link between intermittent renewable power and a 24/7 reliability net-zero carbon scenario. Beyond solving this salient challenge...

Published on 14 Oct 2019

Issues Monitor

Europe

Issues Monitor | 2019: The World’s Energy Agenda & Its Evolution

This report focuses on the issues facing the energy transition in Europe, using data collected by surveying over 40 managers from the European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO) and...

Published on 11 Sep 2019

Energy Trilemma

Global

World Energy Trilemma Index | 2019

The World Energy Council’s definition of energy sustainability is based on three core dimensions: Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Sustainability of Energy Systems. Balancing these...