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September 2026

RMI at Climate Week NYC

At Climate Week NYC (Sep. 20–25), RMI is creating common ground and advancing market-based solutions for an energy system that leads to more security, prosperity, and health for all.

As home to millions, including some of the largest corporations, major capital markets, and global decision-making bodies, New York City offers a unique crossroads for conversations and connections. And Climate Week NYC ranks as one of the world’s largest annual gatherings of clean energy and climate leaders. As in past years, RMI experts will be widely active across the week-long event.

See our roster of attendees below. To connect with them, or any of our experts, please email events@rmi.org.

Where to find RMI

In-person · September 22

Unlocking Climate Finance: Policy, Insurance and Cross-Sector Engagement Opportunities

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET

During New York Climate Week, Holland & Knight, GreenieRE, Environmental Defense Fund, InnSure and RMI are convening innovators, experts and leaders from across traditional boundaries who are united around one goal: accelerating the insurance sector's role in decarbonization, long-term resilience and sustainable solutions to our shared climate challenges.

In-person · September 22

RMI at Green Markets Day

1:00–5:00 p.m. ET

Now in its third year, Green Markets Day has become a flagship gathering during New York Climate Week for organizations working to overcome barriers, unlock investment, and scale solutions across hard-to-abate sectors.

In-person · September 23

RMI at the Nest Campus

1:15–1:45 p.m. ET

RMI CEO Jon Creyts will be speaking on the main stage for a session titled, "How the built environment becomes the engine of the energy transition" on Wednesday, September 23rd.

In-person · September 23

Innovations in Permitting Reform

1:30–3:00 p.m. ET

We've handpicked 3 panelists leading permitting reform efforts in different states, and asked each one to focus on the single innovation they've championed that's most replicable in other states.

In-person · September 24

Mobilizing CDR Demand – From Interest To Action

9:00–11:00 a.m. ET

Corporate interest in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as part of their sustainability strategy is growing, but significant barriers remain between interest and meaningful participation. This closed-door, buyers-only working session will bring together corporate buyers to explore what it will take to move the next wave of companies toward credible, actionable CDR engagement.

In-person · September 24

Leading from the Inside Out

9:00–11:00 a.m. ET

This interactive session at Climate Week NYC will provide an overview of how the GWiCE program elevated its fellows, as well as a space to explore key leadership superpowers, personal purpose and personal branding in practice.

In-person · September 24

Designing our Energy Future

3:30–6:00 p.m. ET

Join RMI during New York Climate Week for Designing Our Energy Future, a conversation about the choices shaping the next era of energy.

Speakers

Meet some of the RMI experts who will be speaking at Climate Week NYC

Jon Creyts CEO
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Lena Hansen Chief Program Officer
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Leia Guccione Chief Program Officer, Sectors and Systems
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Kylie Rogers Chief People & Communications Officer
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Thomas Koch Blank Managing Director
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Ije Ikoku Okeke Managing Director
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Josh Henretig Managing Director
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Brian O’Hanlon Managing Director
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Bryan Fisher Managing Director
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Rushad Nanavatty Managing Director
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Mark Dyson Managing Director
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Deborah Gordon Senior Principal
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Kaitlin Crouch-Hess Senior Principal
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Roy Torbert Senior Principal
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Samhita Shiledar Principal
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Top Issues

Our Focus

Building Clean, Competitive Grids

We must invest in large- and small-scale solutions, from transmission lines and utility-scale renewables to efficiency and distributed energy resources.

Security

Dependence on imported fuels and centralized electricity systems puts countries at risk during periods of geopolitical unrest. We can build more secure, resilient, and peaceful communities, countries, and systems by shifting toward clean, distributed renewable energy sources today.

Energy Efficiency

Today’s energy system is incredibly inefficient- wasting $4.5 trillion, or almost 5% of global GDP — all before any value is created with energy. Energy efficiency reduces waste, costs, and pollution.

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