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Solar Under Storm: Designing Hurricane-Resilient PV Systems Parts I a...
In the face of unprecedented, record-breaking storms due to climate change, how can we keep… Read More
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Getting to Zero in Buildings: Insights from zLab
In October, 2019, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) organized an inaugural… Read More
insight brief
Hours of Safety in Cold Weather
Winter storms are increasing in severity because of climate change. When winter storms are in… Read More
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Powering Paradise
In 2015, Hawaii was the first US state to proclaim a 100 percent renewable energy… Read More
insight brief
Hydrogen’s Decarbonization Impact for Industry
When considering what a global energy system on a 1.5°C or 2°C pathway will look… Read More
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Unlocking Hidden Value in Class B/C Office Buildings
It’s time that Class B and C office owners recognize the largely untapped business opportunity… Read More
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Reducing EV Charging Infrastructure Costs
RMI’s groundbreaking report Reducing EV Charging Infrastructure Costs finds that the electric vehicle (EV) charging… Read More
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State of the Market 2019: Corporate Renewable Procurement in China
Renewable energy power purchase agreements have increasingly gained popularity among corporates in the United States… Read More
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The Impact of Fossil Fuels in Buildings
A tenth of total US carbon emissions come from burning fossil fuels – primarily gas… Direct building emissions have remained relatively flat for years with a peak in 2014 Source:… With today’s electric grid, building electrification reduces greenhouse gas emissions Select your state below to… 10 states are responsible for 56% of direct building emissions nationally Note: excludes methane leakage… Gas distribution system expenditures have tripled between 2009 and 2017, to $14.9 billion per year… Read More