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Through the Scaling Up Renewable Energy 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.
In 2023, SURE worked across the globe, advising governments, utilities, private developers, banks, and others on actions to increase renewable energy deployment and integration, improve electricity access, and power brighter futures for all. Read the report
Technological advancements continue to drive renewable energy prices down, often making electricity from solar and wind cheaper than fossil fuel sources. Renewables power economies while opening markets to private investment, combating the climate crisis, and creating local jobs for people in rural and remote areas where industry and employment may be scarce.
USAID’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy (SURE) program helps partner countries meet bold international climate commitments by accelerating their transition to more widely accessible, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy that spurs economic growth, powers health systems, and reduces emissions.
Through SURE, USAID provides renewable energy planning, procurement, grid integration, and circular economy support services, including trainings, tools, and resources to help policymakers, utilities, and regulators modernize energy sectors and create policies that enable renewable energy markets to flourish.
As more partner countries aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and reduce hazardous waste, SURE’s Innovation Fund identifies opportunities and builds partnerships to deploy clean energy technology, implement energy efficiency innovation, and promote a circular economy for renewable energy equipment.
Energy planning determines when, where, and how to invest. When done well, today’s decisions address tomorrow’s needs and challenges. Learn more
Countries can achieve historically low energy prices when energy providers compete in open and transparent markets. Learn more
As prices for clean energy and storage technologies continue to fall and nations explore ways to cut emissions, integrating higher shares of variable renewable energy becomes more urgent and complex. Learn more
A circular economy for renewable energy can reduce emissions and pressure on natural resources, chart innovative pathways to net-zero economies, create sustainable economic growth and jobs, and reduce supply chain risk. Learn more
USAID is working with partner countries to accelerate an equitable, sustainable, and inclusive energy transition that benefits marginalized groups and local communities and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
Innovation and experimentation are critical in accelerating the clean energy transition. USAID cultivates new solutions, tests new ideas, and scales what works. Learn more
Through the SURE program, USAID helps partner countries accelerate the clean energy transition. More countries are reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and reaping the social and economic benefits of renewable energy. By working together and applying evidence-based approaches, local economies are seeing an increase in private investment in the renewable energy market. More people have the skills to transition to the clean energy economy. Institutions are better equipped to respond to energy and climate challenges. And more people have cleaner and more reliable electricity.
Between 2017 and 2022, USAID’s SURE program achieved the following results:
USAID’s SURE program advances equitable and ambitious actions to confront the climate crisis. Getting it right leads us to a more resilient, prosperous, and equitable world with net-zero emissions.
USAID has a unique and timely opportunity to help reshape the renewable energy ecosstem and promote a circular economy approach to renewable energy, plastics, and other sectors. Read the story
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.
In today’s rapidly evolving renewable energy marketplace, it can be challenging to keep track of emerging trends and best practices in renewable energy policy, innovations, and market trends. SURE hosts in-person and online events to help partners gain knowledge and capacity to succeed and be self-reliant. We are committed to interventions that are country-led and country-owned.
Learn about the use of ecolabels such as EPEAT to advance sustainable renewable energy supply chains and promote the transition to a circular economy. View the webinar
Learn how energy efficiency tools applied by USAID in sub-Saharan countries can reduce electricity costs for businesses and consumers over the long term while creating local jobs and reducing emissions. View the webinar
Amanda Valenta USAID Senior Energy Specialist
Sarah Lawson USAID Senior Energy Specialist
USAID’s Scaling Up Renewable Energy (SURE) program is implemented by Tetra Tech.