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The Hydrogen Credit Catalyst
How US Treasury guidance on a new tax credit could shape the clean hydrogen economy, the future of American industry, and orient the power sector for full decarbonization.
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Policy Opportunities to Increase Material Circularity in the Buildings Industry
This policy brief outlines recommended steps municipalities can take to increase material circularity and reduce emissions in the buildings sector.
China
China’s New Green Power Market Increases the Value of Renewables
A comprehensive review of the three development stages of green power trading in China and how the revenue from green power assets influences market development in each stage.
Buildings
Low-Carbon Fuels Have a Limited Role to Play in New York’s Buildings
New York State is poised to become a national leader in climate action in the buildings sector, but emerging proposals focused on “low carbon fuels” present a costly distraction from more effective solutions.
US Policy
Policy Memo: Clean Hydrogen Abatement
Scaling up green hydrogen can help accelerate our clean energy future. Green hydrogen is the process by which hydrogen is created using clean energy sources. In this memo, RMI outlines policy recommendations for successful and…
US Policy
Creating an Equitable and Durable US Climate Policy
President Biden’s national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50–52 percent from 2005 levels by 2030 is also a roadmap for economic prosperity. Massive investments in clean electricity generation, energy efficiency, and electrification technologies will…
United States
RMI’s US Federal Climate Policy Imperatives
This policy memo series focuses on federal government action that can move the United States closer to limiting warming to 1.5° Celsius, build a sustainable economy, and create lasting, quality jobs.
Buildings
Policies for Better Buildings
Cities are setting goals on a pathway to zero or near-zero carbon, but they must address their biggest source of carbon emissions—existing buildings—using thoughtful policies to swiftly and cost-effectively deploy energy efficiency and distributed renewable…