Generated by Yoast SEO v25.6, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. The XML sitemap of this website can by found by following [this link](https://rmi.org/sitemap_index.xml). # RMI: RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero\-carbon future for all\. ## Pages - [Open Procurement Opportunities](https://rmi.org/about/open-procurement-opportunities/) - [Crypto Sector](https://rmi.org/our-work/climate-intelligence/supply-chain-emissions-initiative/crypto-sector/): Decarbonizing crypto with emissions reporting guidance - [Financials / Annual Reports](https://rmi.org/about/financialsannuals-reports/) - [Electricity Affordability Toolkit](https://rmi.org/electricity-affordability-toolkit/): This toolkit lists more than two dozen of those tools to help legislators, staff, and advocates identify and advance effective electricity affordability solutions\. - [Research and Analysis](https://rmi.org/research/) ## Posts - [A Joint Position Statement on Carbon Dioxide Removal in SBTi’s Draft Corporate Net\-Zero Standard](https://rmi.org/a-joint-position-statement-on-carbon-dioxide-removal-in-sbtis-draft-corporate-net-zero-standard/): SBTi is considering how to further integrate a science\-based approach to carbon dioxide removal into the v2 Corporate Net\-Zero Standard\. To inform this work, a group of experts has developed the following design recommendations that SBTi can adopt to create a science\-based framework\. - [The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q1](https://rmi.org/the-state-of-utility-planning-2025-q1/): A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero\-carbon energy future\. - [The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q2](https://rmi.org/the-state-of-utility-planning-2025-q2/): A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero\-carbon energy future\. - [How State Regulators Can Utilize the Latest Legislative Trend to Make Electricity More Affordable and Reliable](https://rmi.org/how-state-regulators-can-utilize-the-latest-legislative-trend-to-make-electricity-more-affordable-and-reliable/): With state legislators passing new advanced transmission technologies laws, the ball is now in the hands of regulators\. - [Reimagining Utility Climate Risk Planning](https://rmi.org/reimagining-utility-climate-risk-planning/): How Regulators and Utilities Can Leverage and Improve Climate Risk Assessment Frameworks to Drive an Affordable and Equitable Transition\. ## Media - [overview\-featured\-image](https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/overview-featured-image.jpg) - [Copacabana neighborhood and beach on a sunny day](https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iStock-1996525900-scaled.jpg) - [Headshot\_Pranav](https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Headshot_Pranav.jpg) - [Aerial top view of car and truck driving on highway road in green forest\. Sustainable transport\. Drone view of hydrogen energy truck and electric vehicle driving on asphalt road through green forest\.](https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/iStock-1498322604-trucks-highway.jpg): Aerial top view of car and truck driving on highway road in green forest\. Sustainable transport\. Drone view of hydrogen energy truck and electric vehicle driving on asphalt road through green forest\. - [Slide1 3](https://rmi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Slide1-3.jpg) ## People - [Pranav Lakhina](https://rmi.org/people/pranav-lakhina/) - [Paula R\. Glover](https://rmi.org/people/paula-r-glover/) - [Pat Wood, III](https://rmi.org/people/pat-wood-iii/) - [Abigail Weeks](https://rmi.org/people/abigail-weeks/) - [Sarah Ladislaw](https://rmi.org/people/sarah-ladislaw/) ## News - [Saba and RMI Formalize New Project to Reach Nearly 90% Renewable Energy Production](https://rmi.org/press-release/saba-and-rmi-formalize-new-project-to-reach-nearly-90-renewable-energy-production/) - [RMI Welcomes Two New Trustees](https://rmi.org/press-release/rmi-welcomes-two-new-trustees/) - [California Passes Bill to Cut Methane Waste from Oil and Gas Operations](https://rmi.org/press-release/california-passes-bill-to-cut-methane-waste-from-oil-and-gas-operations/) - [RMI Launches Its Global Women in Clean Energy Fellowship in Africa and Indonesia to Help Advance a More Inclusive and Equitable Clean Energy Workforce](https://rmi.org/press-release/rmi-launches-its-global-women-in-clean-energy-fellowship-in-africa-and-indonesia-to-help-advance-a-more-inclusive-and-equitable-clean-energy-workforce/) - [Sustainable Concrete Buyers Alliance Launches to Accelerate Adoption of Low\-Carbon Building and Infrastructure Materials](https://rmi.org/press-release/sustainable-concrete-buyers-alliance-launches-to-accelerate-adoption-of-low-carbon-building-and-infrastructure-materials/) ## Insights - [Bay Area Medium and Heavy Vehicle Electrification Roadmap](https://rmi.org/insight/bay-area-medium-and-heavy-vehicle-electrification-roadmap/): This report estimates power demand in the Bay Area, grid impacts, investment needs and provides recommended solutions and actions for transitioning freight MHDVs to electric\. - [Sailing Towards Net Zero](https://rmi.org/insight/sailing-towards-net-zero/): The Maritime industry transports around 90 percent of international trade volumes, contributing nearly 3 percent of global CO₂ emissions that could rise to 10 percent by 2050 if left unchecked\. - [Unlocking India’s Green Hydrogen Exports](https://rmi.org/insight/unlocking-indias-green-hydrogen-exports/): India can leverage renewables and ports to be a cost\-competitive green hydrogen exporter, but must tackle cost, demand, and infrastructure gaps\. - [Four Nuclear Myths: A Commentary on Stewart Brand's Whole Earth Discipline and on Similar Writings](https://rmi.org/insight/four-nuclear-myths-a-commentary-on-stewart-brands-whole-earth-discipline-and-on-similar-writings/) - ["New Nuclear Reactors, Same Old Story"](https://rmi.org/insight/new-nuclear-reactors-same-old-story/) ## Events - [RMI at CERAWeek](https://rmi.org/event/rmi-at-ceraweek/): RMI is headed to CERAWeek in Houston, where our experts will join representatives from across the energy industry to talk about the opportunities provided by clean energy solutions\. With data centers expected to drive up energy demand, and a desire to double down on America’s energy dominance, RMI will showcase the economic advantages of taking steps now to reduce energy waste from oil and gas and the petrochemical industry\. Experts will also discuss hydrogen’s role in heavy industry\. Please join our speakers Oleksiy Tatarenko, TJ Conway, and Brian Payer, who will be featured on panels in the Innovation Agora on Monday and Thursday\. - [Oceans of Opportunity Summit](https://rmi.org/event/oceans-of-opportunity-summit/) - [India Maritime Week 2025: Green Maritime Day](https://rmi.org/event/green-maritime-day/) - [Beyond the Ton: Documenting the Benefits to Communities and Ecosystems at the Heart of Carbon Projects](https://rmi.org/event/beyond-the-ton-documenting-the-benefits-to-communities-and-ecosystems-at-the-heart-of-carbon-projects/): In this third and final session, we turn to the socio\-environmental \(SE\) dimensions of carbon projects—highlighting how carbon finance can be a driver of community empowerment and ecological justice when benefits are properly measured, documented, and shared throughout the market\. Through applied use cases, we’ll explore how robust SE data can help projects deliver equitable, durable impacts that go well beyond the ton\.  - [Securing a Future for Carbon Removal: The Case for a Government\-Led Advance Market Commitment](https://rmi.org/event/securing-a-future-for-carbon-removal-the-case-for-a-government-led-advance-market-commitment/): In this webinar, you will have the opportunity to get a deeper look at a new discussion paper from RMI that explores the need for carbon removal, critical gaps to scaling the industry, and why a government\-led advance market commitment for carbon removal is needed\. The audience will walk away with insights on how different design decisions will impact the outcomes of an AMC and what steps they can take to lead\. ## Categories - [Electricity](https://rmi.org/category/electricity/) - [General](https://rmi.org/category/general/) - [Buildings](https://rmi.org/category/buildings/) - [Transportation](https://rmi.org/category/transportation/) - [General Energy](https://rmi.org/category/general/general-energy/) ## Tags - [Electricity](/tag/electricity/) - [State Policy](/tag/state-policy/) - [Buildings](/tag/buildings/) - [Energy Efficiency](/tag/energy-efficiency/) - [Policy](/tag/policy/) ## Titles - [Senior Associate](https://rmi.org/title/senior-associate/) - [Manager](https://rmi.org/title/manager/) - [Associate](https://rmi.org/title/associate/) - [Principal](https://rmi.org/title/principal/) - [Managing Director](https://rmi.org/title/managing-director/) ## Types - [Article](https://rmi.org/types/article/) - [Report](https://rmi.org/types/report/) - [News / Announcement](https://rmi.org/types/news/) - [Story](https://rmi.org/types/story/) - [Book](https://rmi.org/types/book/) ## Audiences - [State Policymakers](https://rmi.org/audience/state-policymakers/) - [Utilities](https://rmi.org/audience/utilities/) - [Corporate](https://rmi.org/audience/corporate/) - [Advocates](https://rmi.org/audience/advocates/) - [Industry](https://rmi.org/audience/industry/) ## Campaigns - [transition\-narrative](https://rmi.org/campaign/transition-narrative/) - [COP29](https://rmi.org/campaign/cop29/) - [COP28](https://rmi.org/campaign/cop28/) - [NYCW24](https://rmi.org/campaign/nycw24/) - [nycw25](https://rmi.org/campaign/nycw25/)