RMI Outlet
Buildings
Low-Carbon Fuels Have a Limited Role to Play in New York’s Buildings
New York State is poised to become a national leader in climate action in the buildings sector, but emerging proposals focused on “low carbon fuels” present a costly distraction from more effective solutions.
Funding Our Future: Creating a One-Stop Shop for Whole-Home Retrofits
Decarbonizing the US building stock must start by ensuring that low-income residents have easy access to affordable, healthy, safe, and climate-aligned housing.
The Building Industry Takes Aim at “This Whole Other Chunk” of Emissions
Construction, engineering, and design firms are taking big steps to assess — and eventually reduce — the emissions.
Maryland’s Opportunity to Lead on Fossil-Free Buildings
Maryland, a state well-known for its blue crabs, baseball, and diverse natural landscapes, has quietly crept into the national spotlight for another reason — as a leader on building decarbonization.
New York Set to Pioneer a Move to New All-Electric Buildings
The New York State Legislature is poised to take a leadership role nationwide by requiring all-electric new construction across the state. This comes on the heels of local all-electric legislation in New York City, which passed in December 2021.