On this page, explore RMI’s groundbreaking work across the United States and our resources to guide policymakers, energy professionals, and advocates in developing and implementing effective state-based solutions for the energy transition.
State-level leadership is driving the energy transition across the United States. In this section, explore RMI’s most impactful insights, articles, and webpages by state to see how different regions are engaging with issues across the energy transition, from building efficiency to electricity decarbonization.
Click on a state below to see state policy resources for that state.
In this section, we have highlighted resources tailored to different decision makers, including state legislators and local government officials and regulators. This content is organized to help stakeholders at all levels of state governance, as well as advocates involved in the decision-making process, find the most relevant guidance and tools to shape state climate and energy outcomes. For additional materials on state public utilities commissions, see RMI's Regulatory Resources Dashboard.
As states embark on their individual climate and energy plans, some opportunities and policies can be applied or recreated across regions and states. In this section, we’ve compiled content showcasing major policy initiatives that can be implemented across the United States, as well as success stories demonstrating policy implementation in some states that can be used as a template for future efforts.
In this section, explore RMI’s web tools designed to support policy analysis and decision-making at the state level.
RMI worked with utilities, regulators, and other EV charging stakeholders to develop insights that can help expedite needed grid upgrades.
RMI’s GridUp tool is helping Washington State develop leading strategies for transportation electrification.
Increasing access to shared electric mobility options for multifamily housing residents: what stakeholders can do to make it happen.
Installing drayage truck chargers further away from ports can benefit fleets’ bottom line and operations, avoid grid bottlenecks, and reduce port congestion.
This report from RMI analyzes the energy, power, and charging needs of electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks in 15 states.
An analysis of 15 states that have adopted or are in the process of adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation shows that 60 percent of medium-duty trucks and 43 of heavy-duty trucks are electrifiable today.
What is LCFS, who must comply, and what is required for compliance?…
The Inflation Reduction Act promised an unprecedented wave of clean energy investment. One year in, here’s where we’re seeing progress.
An overview of EV-related policies and who needs to comply.
We highlight innovative transportation actions states can take to ensure they meet or surpass their climate targets.