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Drilling Down on Methane Loss
RMI and Purvis Advisors Reveal Underreported Methane Waste in Texas Oil & Gas Sector. RMI and Purvis Advisors developed and deployed a data-correction methodology to assess self-reported oil and gas production data in Texas. Their 2024 analysis estimates that actual gas waste is 3 to 4.5 times higher than operators reported, highlighting significant underreported methane emissions and lost economic value.
How Fuel Cost-Sharing Can Deliver Savings for Utility Customers
RMI analysis of North Carolina shows how a fuel cost-sharing mechanism could reduce bill volatility, save customers money, and better align utility incentives.
Hydrogen trucking for India: economics, opportunities, and way forward
A comprehensive RMI report assessing the role of hydrogen-powered trucking in decarbonizing India’s freight sector.
New Ways to Power Data Centers and Other Large Energy Users
How Bring-Your-Own and Clean Transition Tariffs could meet the energy needs of large customers while reducing risks for other ratepayers.
Increasing the Number of Electric Trucks We Can Charge Through Flexible Service Connections
Fleet load shifting can unlock grid capacity for thousands of electric trucks in Northern California alone without triggering grid upgrades.