US Program
Supporting Unified and Sustained US Clean Energy and the Climate Movement
12%
of global energy GHG emissions
40
years of RMI work on US policy
70%
US GDP already committed to climate action
We Must
Share a clear ambitious vision
Build and leverage diverse partnerships
Inform policies with focused analytics
RMI Will
Support state-level policymakers, advocates, and researchers with targeted analytics, inclusive community building, and a shared vision with specific targets.
Continue building a sustained subnational climate movement that accelerates action, promotes accountability, and works in partnership with the federal government.
Work with the US Congress and federal agencies to develop and follow through on ambitious and beneficial electrification policies.
RMI is building on our history of influencing policy to speed action that slashes US emissions by 2030, supports a sustainable economy, and grows jobs.
Antha Williams
Global Climate & Environment Program, Bloomberg Philanthropies
I’m thrilled to hear that RMI is meeting this decisive decade with a new strategy to push for the 1.5 degree target. Your work to accelerate the clean energy transition has really helped us to chart a more sustainable path forward. Your leadership is just as critical today as it has been for nearly the last 40 years.
What We Do
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RMI’s Guide to Federal Clean Energy Incentives
A guide to federal clean energy incentives to learn how to maximize benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and related federal policies and incentives.
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America Is All In
The most expansive coalition of leaders ever assembled in support of climate action in the United States.
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US State Policy Analysis and Modeling
Driving informed climate action with rigorous, accessible analysis.
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US Federal Policy and Analysis
Supporting federal policy using RMI's technoeconomic analysis.
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US Cities & Communities
RMI’s US Cities & Communities team partners with local governments and community organizations to develop and scale impactful, equitable decarbonization projects and programs.
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Brightfields Accelerator
Learn more about how RMI is leading research and technical assistance to scale brightfields across the United States.
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How to Promote Affordable, Reliable Electricity
A compilation of RMI research and analysis for US state policymakers on how to support an affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure power system.
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Research & Analysis
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Article
The Domino Effect: States Prioritize Affordable Transportation Choices over Traffic
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Article
The Domino Effect: How States Are Leading the Charge on Landfill Methane
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Article
Clean Fuel Standards: The Market-Based Policy for States Looking to Clean Up Transportation
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Article
A Legacy of Partnering with the US Government
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Article
Implementing the 45V Rule: What it Means for Green Hydrogen Projects
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Article
During a Historic Hurricane Season, Microgrids Kept Communities Running
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Fleet Electric Vehicle Total Cost of Ownership with and without Federal Tax Credits
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Report
Local Governments Can Achieve Texas-Sized Impacts from Distributed Energy Assets and Virtual Power Plants
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Article
Building Bigger and Cleaner Industries in US States
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Article
From Waste to Wins: How Orange County’s Smart Landfills Are Slashing Methane
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Article
How One School Became a Power Plant for Its Community
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Article
Reality Check: Dispatchability and Reliability Are Not the Same Thing
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Policy Brief
Easing the Permitting Process for Clean Industrial Projects in California
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Article
Clean Energy Funding Wins in 2024
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Article
COP29 Brings Historic Commitments to Reduce Methane from Organic Waste
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Article
The Next Chapter for US Green Industrial Strategy
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Article
Locally Powered, Federally Funded
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Article
Pioneering Clean Energy at Netflix — and Across the Entertainment Industry
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Report
Toward a Cleantech-Led Economic Development Strategy for South Carolina
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Article
State Policymakers Can Enact Real Change by Enabling Carbon Dioxide Removal
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Article
Businesses and Local Governments: It’s Never Been a Better Time to Electrify Your Vehicle Fleet
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Article
A Roadmap for Designing Hydrogen Projects for 45V Compliance
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Article
Clean Energy Jobs Are Changing Lives. These Programs Are Providing Liftoff.
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Article
Taylor Krause: Scaling Clean Hydrogen to Cut Industrial Emissions
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Article
How “Digital Twins” Are Enabling City-Wide Electrification
