4 Reasons Why K–12 Schools Are Warming Up To Heat Pumps
Transitioning to modern all-electric HVAC systems in schools is a game-changer for student health and learning.
Author: RMI
Waste Methane 101: Driving Emissions Reductions From Landfills
Municipal solid waste landfills are the third largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States. Our municipal landfills emit an estimated 3.7 million metric tons of methane, or about 295 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMT CO2 e) on a 20-year time horizon. This is roughly … [continued]
3 US Funding Pools Every Industrial Project Developer Should Know About
A primer on public loan guarantees, grants, and tax credits for US clean industrial projects.
“We Are Abaco Strong” — The Bahamas Inspiring Resilience At Scale
Solar and storage solutions are changing lives in the Caribbean nation. Through solar and storage projects, national energy buildings audits, and solar training programs, The Bahamas is showcasing how clean energy can make the country more resilient and energy independent, while slashing energy costs — and how to plan for scale.
Bringing Solar Power to the People
By addressing equity issues, RMI’s Solarize cohorts have made rooftop solar and lower electricity bills available to more people around the country. Shaketia Simpson loved the idea of powering her house with solar energy, but always thought of it as a future project because it was too expensive. Simpson, an … [continued]
The EV Battery Supply Chain Explained
Introduction What are the problems in the EV battery supply chain and how can we improve it? The transportation sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the US economy, and about half its emissions come from light-duty vehicles alone. To avoid the disastrous effects of a 1.5°C increase … [continued]
The Energy Revolution in 5 Charts
RMI experts Sam Butler-Sloss and Kingsmill Bond distill the energy transition down to five crucial concepts.
Advanced Clean Cars II: Cutting Pollution While Strengthening Local Economies
The Advanced Clean Cars II rule (ACC II), a regulation first promulgated in California, regulates electric vehicle (EV) sales and works to further control vehicle emissions. ACC II can significantly increase the proportion of EVs in the US vehicle fleet, leading to substantial economic, health, and emissions reduction benefits. State … [continued]
A Fork In The Road: States Will Determine The Future Of US Transportation Pollution
How states spend federal infrastructure funding will either increase or decrease climate pollution from transportation — the choice is theirs. Tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks accounted for 23% of the country’s climate pollution in 2019, and indirect emissions from fuel and vehicle production bring that up to almost 40%. … [continued]
Geothermal Heat Pumps — Clean Energy 101
Geothermal heat pumps are a time-tested clean heating & cooling technology with untapped potential. The age of the electric heat pump is well underway. This clean heating and cooling technology has been in use for decades and is widely adopted across Asia and parts of Europe such as Norway where … [continued]
