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A Landmark Year for Building Electrification
As the climate, health, and financial imperative to eliminate fossil fuels from buildings becomes more urgent, states and cities across the country are stepping up…
Freeing Energy
Longtime RMI supporter Bill Nussey’s new book Freeing Energy describes the community empowerment and business opportunities that result from small-scale solar and battery systems.
Stopping Gas Hookups in New Construction in NYC Would Cut Carbon and Costs
The New York City Council is on the cusp of passing a landmark bill (Introduction 2317) that requires new buildings to be free of…
We Read a 130-Page Report on Climate Regulation So You Don’t Have To
In October 2021, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC)—an oversight body for federal financial regulators—chimed in on the climate conversation by way of a dense,…
Reality Check: Greener, Friendlier Alternatives Exist for Rare Minerals in Batteries
Accessible alternatives to “critical materials” can make excellent EV batteries, solar cells, and wind turbines.