US Policy
During a Historic Hurricane Season, Microgrids Kept Communities Running
Top image: The RMI microgrids team with Pastor Shawn Anglim and members of Together New Orleans at the First Grace United Methodist Church, a Together New Orleans Community Lighthouse. When Hurricane Francine hit New Orleans this past September, cutting off power to almost half a million customers, many people had…
Fleet Electric Vehicle Total Cost of Ownership with and without Federal Tax Credits
RMI analysis demonstrates that electric vehicles are more economical for fleets across light- and medium-duty applications than equivalent fossil fuel vehicles, but total cost of ownership for EV fleet vehicles increases if federal tax credits are unavailable.
Local Governments Can Achieve Texas-Sized Impacts from Distributed Energy Assets and Virtual Power Plants
Empowering Texas communities to lead the transition to a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy system with DERs and VPPs.
Building Bigger and Cleaner Industries in US States
If sustained, federal clean energy incentives can continue expanding the US industrial sector and bring nearly $235 billion of federal investment to US states.
From Waste to Wins: How Orange County’s Smart Landfills Are Slashing Methane
From compost piles to methane-sensing robotic dogs, Orange County is reimagining landfill management to reduce pollution and benefit communities.