Excess reliance on CDR could slow or increase the cost of reaching our climate goals, so reduction should be prioritized wherever possible. However, the science is clear: CDR will be needed to reach those goals.| RMI
Isabel is focused on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) roadmapping and CDR policy creation, especially US state policy. She contributed to the Applied Innovation Roadmap, a technology roadmap that puts forth R&D recommendations for 32 distinct CDR approaches. She is currently working on a suite of CDR policy thought leadership publications to help policymakers understand and […]| RMI
Daniel leads RMI’s overarching CDR strategy, portfolio, and team. He works to catalyze and shape the development of the emerging carbon removal industry, across RD&D priorities, policy, and markets. In this role Daniel orchestrates contributions by various RMI programs in support of RMI’s 3-year objective to accelerate the responsible deployment of vital CDR technologies and […]| RMI
The significant opportunities India can leverage through green hydrogen blending and substitution strategies in key hard-to-abate sectors.| RMI
Tackling heat and water stress in Indian cities The post Unlocking Nature-Based Solutions appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Eight states are starting to phase out gas line extension allowances, saving up to $750 million in utility bills annually. The post Cutting These Subsidies Could Save States Millions of Dollars appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Distributed green ammonia can deliver lower-cost domestic fertilizer to African farmers, reducing exposure to volatile import markets. The post The Opportunity for Distributed Green Fertilizer in Africa appeared first on RMI.| RMI
RMI’s latest report provides policy options to reduce the risks and impacts of electricity shutoffs. The post Summer Disconnections Make the Living Less Easy appeared first on RMI.| RMI
When developing a green hydrogen project, the project configuration can determine its economic feasibility.| RMI
How smart charging electric vehicles can make EVs even cleaner than they already are.| RMI
Navigating a shifting investment landscape Global investment in clean energy has reached record levels, and unprecedented US federal incentives have revealed a strong pipeline of domestic projects. Meanwhile, electricity demand is projected to rise 24 percent by 2030, (an additional 175 gigawatts). For communities, the time to scale reliable, cost-effective energy solutions is now. Without […] The post Scaling Clean Energy with Regional Financing Ecosystems appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Renewables’ cost advantage over fossil fuel electricity continues — in 2024, more than 90 percent of new global renewable energy capacity was cheaper. The post Affordability, Not Volatility: Renewables’ Cost Advantage Grows appeared first on RMI.| RMI
A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy while saving Americans money. The post Reality Check: We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power the Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal Plants appeared first on RMI.| RMI
The global chemicals industry is deeply embedded in our everyday lives. Across various industries, including healthcare, packaging, agriculture, textiles, automotive, construction, and more, approximately 96 percent of manufactured goods originate from chemicals industry products. This $4.7 trillion industry currently produces 719 million tons of products annually. That’s about the same weight as almost 2,000 Empire […] The post Catalyzing Change: The New Wave of Innovation in the Chemica...| RMI
The financing needs, solutions, and localized actions to get more zero-emission trucks on Indian roads. The post Funding Infrastructure to Put More Zero-Emission Trucks on India’s Roads appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Electricity demand growth is being caused by more than data centers, and rising electricity costs call for system solutions| RMI
Southwestern Pennsylvania may be known as having been the center of the US steel industry, but it now has an opportunity to bolster the regional economy through clean technology manufacturing. The region is well-positioned to leverage its existing strengths — like strong manufacturing and cutting-edge research — to turn around decades of economic development challenges […]| RMI
Techno-economic considerations for green hydrogen project development| RMI
Grid outages in extreme weather are a fossil fuel problem, not a renewable energy problem.| RMI
Pennsylvania and its surrounding states are a microcosm of methane market dynamics and have the potential to spur wider market differentiation.| RMI
The E-Bike Rebate Program Guidebook is a manual for local governments, nonprofits, and transportation agencies seeking to boost mobility access, affordability, and activity in their communities by lowering the cost of owning an electric bicycle (e-bike).| RMI
EV purchases are rising, costs are decreasing, and battery technology is improving.| RMI
States — including those leading on climate — can leverage key policies and IRA funding to lower the energy burden borne by low-income households.| RMI
As electricity prices rise, we offer recommendations for governors seeking to provide near-term relief for customers and lower system costs in the long run.| RMI
Tax-exempt entities can accelerate the adoption of solar photovoltaics (PV) among low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.| RMI
RMI analysis illuminating the big picture of the global energy transition and resources for corporate action.| RMI
Will is an associate for executive research projects within RMI's Portfolio Impact Accelerator and Strategic Analysis and Engagement Group.| RMI
As oil prices see heightened attention, electric vehicles are progressing faster than ever, particularly in emerging economies.| RMI
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Chris works with the Embodied Carbon Team in the Carbon Free Buildings Program. He brings focus on carbon-storing material and the residential sector to the team, using his experience with LCA studies and policy development to support the team’s work. Background Chris has been designing and building zero-carbon buildings throughout his 25-year career. From 2005 […]| RMI
How manufacturing building products from domestically sourced upcycled biomass can create more jobs and affordable healthy housing| RMI
Embodied carbon represents the millions of tons of carbon emissions released during the lifecycle of building materials, including extraction, manufacturing, transport, construction, and disposal.| RMI
High embodied carbon, a housing shortage, and millions of tons of wasted biomass reveal a missed opportunity to build smarter and cleaner.| RMI
Clean energy investment is at a record high, but there's room for much more.| RMI
This resource helps states identify and design effective actions to promote a reliable, affordable, and clean electricity system.| RMI
RMI transforms the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.| RMI
This calculator allows users to estimate the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) induced annually as a result of adding general-purpose, high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV), or high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane miles to roadways managed in Colorado’s urbanized areas. It also allows users to estimate the subsequent emissions impact.| RMI
The cleantech competition between China, Europe, and the United States| RMI
How new clean electricity generation and storage projects can weather the turbulence and help the energy transition stay on course.| RMI
RMI analysis shows enacting state-level land use reform to encourage compact development can reduce annual US pollution by 70 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2033.| RMI
Over $4.6 trillion per year, almost 5% of global GDP and 40% of what we spend on energy, is wasted due to fossil inefficiency.| RMI
States must work to ensure that new sources of federal funding for low-income energy assistance get eligible customers the assistance they need.| RMI
This analysis from RMI's VP3 illustrates the benefits of virtual power plants and describes key priorities for unlocking market growth.| RMI
CDR approaches are more diverse than many realize. To achieve the scale of carbon removal the world will need, it’s essential to explore many options in many places.| RMI
The unstoppable rise of batteries is leading to a domino effect that puts half of global fossil fuel demand at risk.| RMI
The remarkable, exponential growth of battery sales is driven by a domino effect of battery technology adoption that cascades from country to country and sector to sector.| RMI
The adoption rate of innovations is non-linear; it is slow at first, then rapidly rises before flattening out again as it reaches market saturation.| RMI
Renewable energy – solar and wind – is on an exponential path which will lead to disruption of the global electricity sector this decade.| RMI
In X-change: Cars, RMI shows that the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) means that global oil demand for cars has already peaked and will be in freefall by 2030.| RMI
