RMI Outlet, Rocky Mountain Institute’s blog, explores topics critical to RMI’s mission to transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future.
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Bringing Electricity Markets to China: Adapting International Experience in Power Sector Deregulation to Fit China’s Economy
Introducing competitive electricity markets to China could reduce global emissions by 0.4 percent. The world’s second-largest economy is moving away from its centrally planned roots…
Combating Climate Change: How Islands Can Go Further Together
This blog post was adapted from a keynote presentation given at the Pacific Power Association Annual Conference and was originally posted on Virgin.com. I…
Deepening RMI’s Commitment to Energy Entrepreneurs and Whole-Systems Innovation
Speeding the transition to a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future has been the lodestar for Rocky Mountain Institute for over three decades. In recent…
Shenzhen: A City Miles Ahead
Two weeks ago, The Washington Post called Shenzhen, the tech hub in Southern China, a “pacesetter,” when reporting on how it became the first…
Getting the Facts Right: Clean, Electric Buildings Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions AND Save Money in New Construction
Replacing the burning of fossil fuels in our residential and commercial buildings with clean electricity is a crucial step to protecting public health and eliminating…