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Solar Power for Ivory Towers: Universities Are Making Big Commitments to Renewable Energy
Colleges and universities have always been focal points of change. During the last few years, a few of these institutions have begun to lead in an entirely new area—renewable energy.
The United States and China’s Joint Climate Policy Announcement—What It Means
Yesterday the United States and the People’s Republic of China reached a historic agreement in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the impending consequences of climate change.
Robots Don’t Drink and Drive
Guest author Karen Crofton is an RMI alum. A staggering two out of every three Americans will be involved in an accident related to…
New RMI-CoreNet Global Report: 11 Practical and Profitable Strategies for Net-Zero Energy Real Estate Portfolios
There is a dramatic shift occurring in the way companies think about energy. Leading companies are now aspiring for something greater—net-zero energy across company operations.
A Small Town in Germany Becomes a Testing Ground for a Smart Grid
A small German town in southern Bavaria is participating in an interesting experiment proving that a high-renewables future is viable. Wildpoldsried (pop. 2,600) currently produces 500 percent more energy than it needs.