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Making cents out of the “softer side” of efficient buildings
A typical search for office space can require combing through hundreds of listings and running the numbers on rent, utility costs, insurance, and building fees…
Report Release: An Integrative Business Model for Net Zero Energy Districts
Net zero energy (NZE) buildings—those that are responsible for the production of as much (or more) clean energy as they use annually—have been…
Small Steps and a Giant Leap for DERs in Low-Income Communities
President Obama announced measures on July 19 to increase access to solar energy and energy efficiency by low- and moderate-income customers. Elements of the plan,…
How Park-and-Rides Can Move Transit Forward
Public transit in the U.S. has fallen short of its potential, but recent recognition of the real costs of the personal vehicle culture is helping to change that. Innovations in transit technology, business, and policy are uncovering the real value of system components, and revealing that one of the most significant market opportunities is the park-and-ride.
Looking for a Breakthrough in Cement and Concrete
Guest author Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson is an RMI Senior Fellow. The toughest climate challenges involve large global industries, with no good substitutes. One of these…
