General Energy

Introducing the Electricity Innovation Lab

In RMI’s recent book, Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for a New Energy Era, we suggest it’s possible to transform the U.S. electricity system over the next 40 years to one that is clean, secure, and customer-centric, all while not sacrificing affordability or reliability.

Cool Solutions for Hot Cars

On this first day of summer, many car owners are likely to experience the following scenario: enter your car to leave work for the day and the temperature is sweltering—much hotter than outside. The ignition, steering wheel, and seat surface are almost too hot to touch.

FHA PowerSaver Solar Loans: The Best Deal Around?

What if you could get a 20-year, no-money-down loan for a home solar photovoltaic (“PV”) system costing up to $25,000 with only a 5 percent to 7 percent interest rate? And then pocket the 30 percent investment tax credit worth $7,500 or possibly more?

CGI America: Making Commitments Actionable

Last week, I participated in the Clinton Global Initiative America conference, (CGI America) in Chicago. Now in its second year, CGI America is an annual event focused on finding solutions that promote economic recovery in the United States.