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Consumers at the Gate
Throughout history, societies have relied on a mix of distributed and centralized organizations. Yet there are signs that suggest that this tide of centralization may be turning.

Energy Implications of Autonomous Vehicles: Imagining the Possibilities
Autonomous vehicles have captured people’s imaginations for decades. Today, they are no longer a utopian dream.

Bringing a Distribution System Operator to Life
On August 22, New York State took a big step forward in what is arguably the most ambitious initiative in the country to define the future of the electricity grid.

Going Above and Beyond with the General Services Administration
With nearly 10,000 federally owned and leased buildings and half a trillion dollars of federal assets under its management, the GSA is the largest building owner in the country. With such a large portfolio of buildings, the opportunity is ripe for efficiency.

An Airbnb or Uber for the Electricity Grid?
Guest author Matthew Crosby is an RMI alum. As Thomas Friedman reported in the New York Times, the shared economy is booming, with companies…