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.
Carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, is necessary, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible, to meet climate targets.
More about the State CDR Atlas It is widely established by the best available science that carbon dioxide removal (CDR), alongside rapid and deep decarbonization, is necessary to meet our climate targets. In addition to…
The Inflation Reduction Act promised an unprecedented wave of clean energy growth. Two years on, the act’s impacts are exceeding even optimistic initial estimates.
To achieve industry wide decarbonization, international shipping must embrace widespread adoption of zero or near-zero emission fuels (ZEFs).
Accounting for over 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, ammonia is a crucial component of fertilizer production and a significant contributor to climate change.
A perspective of regional hydrogen production potential from near-term, credit-qualifying Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) availability.
Advancing Policies and Infrastructure to Support Near-Zero-Emissions Steel Production in the Great Lakes Region.
As the aviation industry gears up for a net-zero future, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are garnering unprecedented attention. RMI takes a deep dive into the policy landscape shaping the future of SAF — a pivotal…
Case studies and best practices from advising developers of the DOE’s $7 billion Regional Clean H2Hubs program, plus lessons for future clean energy projects.
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.