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Broader + Deeper = Greater Savings
The momentum for electric utilities to achieve high levels of energy efficiency savings has never been greater. Regulation has taken the lead. Utilities operating in seven states, for example, are required to meet more than 20 percent of their load in 2020 with energy efficiency programs.
Celebrating Visionary Partners
As Rocky Mountain Institute approaches its 30th anniversary in 2012, we are excited to join in celebrating other forward thinking, innovative organizations that share our commitment to the efficient and restorative use of our natural resources.
Five Ways RMI is Helping Federal Buildings Get to Net Zero
What if the largest property owner in the United States, the federal government, started awarding contracts for retrofitting its buildings based on the contractor’s ability to reach net zero energy use?
Obama Orders Energy Efficiency in Federal Buildings
President Obama on Friday ordered $2 billion in energy efficiency upgrades to federal buildings, a move that will create jobs and save businesses and taxpayers significant energy costs, according to Coreina Chan, a consultant at Rocky Mountain Institute.
GE’s Big Bet on Solar: A Win for Colorado
Two weeks ago, after fielding questions about Solyndra from the House energy subcommittee, Energy Secretary Steven Chu came to Colorado to visit a bright spot in the U.S. solar industry.
