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
The great green rush is underway, as companies, governments, and individuals race to cash in on unprecedented funding, policies, and incentives that are supercharging America’s transition to clean energy.
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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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Research & Analysis
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Article
Climate Action Plans for States Made Easier with Free Tool
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Article
Financing Solar Panels Just Became Much Easier. Thank the Climate Bill.
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Report
Scaling Low-Income Solar with the Inflation Reduction Act
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Article
Bring in the Billions
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Article
On the Climate Bill’s Second Birthday, Surging Successes — But a Split Reality
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Article
Maintaining Momentum: Alternative Funding Guide for State Energy Projects
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Article
How Semiconductor Leadership Could Boost US Solar Manufacturing
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Article
Batteries in Phoenix, Heat Pumps in Houston: Here’s Where Cleantech Industries Are Best Poised to Thrive
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Announcement
Top States and Cities for US Cleantech Manufacturing Revealed by RMI Analysis
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Article
Measuring Up States’ Priority Climate Action Plans
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Article
Four Things Community Lenders Realized about the Clean Energy Transition
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Tool
State Priority Climate Action Plans Assessment Spreadsheet
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Article
How Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Supporting First Responders
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Policy Brief
Steel Decarbonization Policy Levers
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Article
The Federal Government is Electrifying All New Buildings — States and Cities Should Follow Suit
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Article
Analysis: Illinois is leaving money on the table until it embraces clean transportation
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Article
We Read 6,795 Pages of State Climate Plans. Here’s a First Look at What We Found.
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Aaron Brickman: Bringing Clean Technology Investment to Regions across the United States
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For Low-Income Communities, America’s Largest-Ever Clean Energy Investment Takes Shape
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Article
Why State Land Use Reform Should Be a Priority Climate Lever for America
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Tool
Smarter MODES Calculator: Smarter Mobility Options for Decarbonization, Equity, and Safety
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Article
States Can Quantify the Benefits of Climate-Friendly Transportation Options With RMI’s Smarter MODES Calculator
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Article
How States Can Use Low-Carbon Fuel Standards to Incentivize Clean Hydrogen-Derived Fuels
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Article
How Cities Can Scale On-Site Solar with New Federal Incentives
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How to Unlock IRA CPRG Funding for the Drivers and Cyclists Most in Need
