Climate Data
Where Gas Flaring Is Endangering Communities
The new Flaring EJ feature on the Oil Climate Index plus Gas tool uncovers environmental justice and health risks associated with flaring in the U.S.
State Resource Hub
As the US transition to clean energy continues, states are taking action to address climate challenges, take advantage of available incentives, and implement innovative policies.
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.
RMI’s Work by State
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.
Decision-Maker Spotlight
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.
Resources and Analyses
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.
Featured State Policy Resources
Key Tools
In this section, explore RMI’s web tools designed to support policy analysis and decision-making at the state level.
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Climate Data
Introducing WasteMAP: A New Tool to Track and Reduce Waste Methane Emissions
This open-access web tool aims to create greater transparency on methane emissions data from solid waste while providing waste authorities — and the public — with actionable insights to reduce methane emissions in their communities.
Climate Data
Five Ways US Oil Refineries Can Reduce Emissions Today
US oil refineries are increasingly shutting down or converting to cleaner uses as they adapt to future expectations. But refineries are still a major pollution source. Using…
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Colorado Agrees: Routine Flaring and Venting Should Be Anything but Routine
Colorado recently became the second US state to overhaul and tighten gas flaring and venting rules, joining Alaska in prohibiting routine flaring and venting. This means that companies can only legally flare and vent…