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Reality Check: We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power the Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal Plants
A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy while saving Americans money.
Reinvesting at Coal Plant Sites with Clean Energy Upgrades Supports both Reliability and Affordability
Economic dispatch and clean repowering can help transition away from coal, maximizing reliability while continuing to support energy communities.
From Theory to Reality: Building Credible Transition Credit Projects
Insights from RMI’s early-stage engagement in coal-to-clean transition credit projects.
How Uneconomic Coal Plants Hurt our Health — and Drive Up Healthcare Costs
Coal plants running at financial losses are costing US communities billions in health-related expenses.
The Top Ten Climate Developments of 2024
The year 2024 saw a lot of grim climate milestones, from being the hottest year on record to destructive floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. However, there were also climate developments to celebrate. Here we list our top ten, in no particular order.