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Britain’s Ban on Gasoline and Diesel Cars Is a Game Changer for EVs
The UK announced plans this week to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2035, pulling ahead their previous target date of…

Surviving the Next Polar Vortex
One year ago this week, the Midwest was under siege from the “polar vortex” that caused subzero temperatures and power outages across Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania,…

Learning from Aloha: Hawaii’s Energy Transformation
We tell the story of Hawaii’s unfolding energy transition—from individuals’ leadership and legislative accomplishments, to the details of utility and regulatory efforts to achieve a low-carbon energy system.

Lessons from Malawi: Five Steps for Planning Sustainable Energy Investments
Whole-system energy investment planning shows how countries like Malawi can reach Sustainable Energy for All goals at a lower cost, using abundant renewable resources. RMI’s…

New Jersey Charts a Practical, Affordable Course to a Decarbonized Economy
New Jersey is planning comprehensively for economy-wide decarbonization, and putting meaningful, near-term policies in place to affordably reduce emissions This week, New Jersey released…