EAP @Duke Blog

The DRE sector has evolved into a large and resilient employer, creating close to half a million jobs globally—or an impressive 1.7 million if we include indirect and induced employment—with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and India being top contributors.

Jonathan Phillips unpacks the most commonly misunderstood concepts around the state of climate finance.

Gabriel Davies and Matt Tilleard break down the three unique features that make solar a force for transforming much more than power markets.

Nicholas Kilimani, Edward Bbaale, and Marc A. Jeuland argues grid connectivity is more effective in impacting development outcomes if complementary infrastructure is also present

Yemi Gafaar and colleagues highlight the pitfalls of unreliable electricity for small businesses — and how decentralized energy can avoid them.

Marc Jeuland and Tensay Hadush Meles reveal that utility customers are willing to pay more for reliability that we might think.

Thomas Klug discusses the evidence surrounding prepaid electricity meter rollout in Africa.

Victoria Plutshack argues for why incorporating women into the energy ecosystem is a critical part of the Build Back Better agenda.

Jonathan Phillips breaks down where the U.S. government’s overseas energy investments are parked as it launches its Net Zero ambitions