Electricity
The Surprising Value of the Energy You Don’t Use
Whole-system design can improve energy efficiency by 5x and greatly lower costs, says Amory Lovins.
Why No State Stands Alone: The Shared Power of Regional Transmission
Every western state relies on and supports its neighbors, making regional transmission the backbone of a reliable and affordable grid.
Batteries: The Workhorse of an Affordable, Reliable Grid
Batteries can support grid affordability and reliability — if only grid planners would let them.
Dispatch from Alaska: Energy Lessons from Life Off the Grid
On a journey across Alaska, RMI’s Pintian Chen joins energy leaders from the Arctic, Caribbean, and Pacific to explore how remote communities pioneer renewable energy solutions.
Summer Disconnections Make the Living Less Easy
RMI’s latest report provides policy options to reduce the risks and impacts of electricity shutoffs.