Rachit Kansal
@rachitkansal.bsky.social
Helping emerging markets emerge into low-carbon prosperity (at RMI). Opinions my own. Also talk to me about dogs, geopolitics, your writing process, your fav street food! (He/him)
Here's a starting point for who you could talk to next time @dwallacewells.bsky.social - bsky.app/profile/rach...
Heya #EnergySky! Exciting to see the recent momentum on here.
Energy Twitter was great, but something we can improve on with v2 is to have a broader set of voices from outside the US - where the fight on climate will be won or lost.
A very early, incomplete start to this ->
go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb
Energy Twitter was great, but something we can improve on with v2 is to have a broader set of voices from outside the US - where the fight on climate will be won or lost.
A very early, incomplete start to this ->
go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb
September 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Here's a starting point for who you could talk to next time @dwallacewells.bsky.social - bsky.app/profile/rach...
It's really important we hear from voices in countries increasingly leading the transition and likely to suffer the worst from climate.
Not just because it's inclusive, but also because it gives us a more accurate sense of where things are and where they might go.
Not just because it's inclusive, but also because it gives us a more accurate sense of where things are and where they might go.
September 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
It's really important we hear from voices in countries increasingly leading the transition and likely to suffer the worst from climate.
Not just because it's inclusive, but also because it gives us a more accurate sense of where things are and where they might go.
Not just because it's inclusive, but also because it gives us a more accurate sense of where things are and where they might go.
💯 there's an initiative at RMI focused on hyper-efficient, next gen AC technology - aimed primarily at countries like India with huge projected cooling demand in the near-future
rmi.org/searing-heat...
rmi.org/searing-heat...
Searing Heatwaves Underscore the Need for More Efficient Cooling - RMI
Last year was the warmest year on record, with climate change adding an extra month of abnormally high temperatures for the average person. This May, countries from India to the United States to Mexic...
rmi.org
November 25, 2024 at 3:28 AM
💯 there's an initiative at RMI focused on hyper-efficient, next gen AC technology - aimed primarily at countries like India with huge projected cooling demand in the near-future
rmi.org/searing-heat...
rmi.org/searing-heat...
Interesting development! Would be curious if future regs enable RE profitability, and whether/how they work around coal PPAs (though that's a universal challenge)
November 21, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Interesting development! Would be curious if future regs enable RE profitability, and whether/how they work around coal PPAs (though that's a universal challenge)
From a technical PoV, Indonesia is potentially better positioned for the transition, as the grid is oversupplied
November 21, 2024 at 4:05 PM
From a technical PoV, Indonesia is potentially better positioned for the transition, as the grid is oversupplied
There's a ton of raw RE potential. Key thing to watch is whether future regs enable RE profitability - which is the fundamental challenge
November 21, 2024 at 4:04 PM
There's a ton of raw RE potential. Key thing to watch is whether future regs enable RE profitability - which is the fundamental challenge
Still facing a dearth of local voices, but here's a starting point for folks whose work touches on the Asian energy transition --> go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb
November 17, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Still facing a dearth of local voices, but here's a starting point for folks whose work touches on the Asian energy transition --> go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb
n/n
Anyway, excited to be here, learn from others, and build a global community of folks moving the transition forward!
Don't be shy, say hi 👋
Anyway, excited to be here, learn from others, and build a global community of folks moving the transition forward!
Don't be shy, say hi 👋
November 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
n/n
Anyway, excited to be here, learn from others, and build a global community of folks moving the transition forward!
Don't be shy, say hi 👋
Anyway, excited to be here, learn from others, and build a global community of folks moving the transition forward!
Don't be shy, say hi 👋
5/n
In another life, I've worked on:
> Help shift util incentives in the US - check out this great pod my colleague did w/ @volts.wtf - www.volts.wtf/p/tying-util...
> Help make utility data more accessible - utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/customers-co...
In another life, I've worked on:
> Help shift util incentives in the US - check out this great pod my colleague did w/ @volts.wtf - www.volts.wtf/p/tying-util...
> Help make utility data more accessible - utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/customers-co...
Tying utility profits to actually doing a good job
A conversation with Cara Goldenberg of RMI and Laura Gonzalez of Clean Virginia about "performance-based regulation."
www.volts.wtf
November 13, 2024 at 5:28 PM
5/n
In another life, I've worked on:
> Help shift util incentives in the US - check out this great pod my colleague did w/ @volts.wtf - www.volts.wtf/p/tying-util...
> Help make utility data more accessible - utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/customers-co...
In another life, I've worked on:
> Help shift util incentives in the US - check out this great pod my colleague did w/ @volts.wtf - www.volts.wtf/p/tying-util...
> Help make utility data more accessible - utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/customers-co...
4/n
If you want our snapshot of key trends/developments/challenges in the global elec. transition > rmi.org/changing-the...
If you want our snapshot of key trends/developments/challenges in the global elec. transition > rmi.org/changing-the...
Changing the Climate Forecast in 2024 — Five Ways Power Sectors Worldwide Can Drive Down Emissions - RMI
There is no one-size-fits-all method to clean up global electricity systems — but these strategies can produce a more rapid, more effective, and fairer energy transition.
rmi.org
November 13, 2024 at 5:26 PM
4/n
If you want our snapshot of key trends/developments/challenges in the global elec. transition > rmi.org/changing-the...
If you want our snapshot of key trends/developments/challenges in the global elec. transition > rmi.org/changing-the...
3/n
Some examples!
Country-level support: rmi.org/insight-from...
Pilot work: rmi.org/finding-repu...
Some select insights:
> Decarbonizing fiendishly challenging coal contracts - rmi.org/insight/unlo...
> How finance can be credibly used to decarbonize legacy coal - rmi.org/insight/fina...
Some examples!
Country-level support: rmi.org/insight-from...
Pilot work: rmi.org/finding-repu...
Some select insights:
> Decarbonizing fiendishly challenging coal contracts - rmi.org/insight/unlo...
> How finance can be credibly used to decarbonize legacy coal - rmi.org/insight/fina...
Insight from Indonesia: Just Energy Transitions Hinge on Well-Equipped Energy Leaders - RMI
Jakarta-born Rizky Fauzianto explores RMI’s work supporting Indonesia in delivering on an unprecedented $20 billion energy transition pledge.
rmi.org
November 13, 2024 at 5:23 PM
3/n
Some examples!
Country-level support: rmi.org/insight-from...
Pilot work: rmi.org/finding-repu...
Some select insights:
> Decarbonizing fiendishly challenging coal contracts - rmi.org/insight/unlo...
> How finance can be credibly used to decarbonize legacy coal - rmi.org/insight/fina...
Some examples!
Country-level support: rmi.org/insight-from...
Pilot work: rmi.org/finding-repu...
Some select insights:
> Decarbonizing fiendishly challenging coal contracts - rmi.org/insight/unlo...
> How finance can be credibly used to decarbonize legacy coal - rmi.org/insight/fina...
2/n
We do this through:
> Country-level roadmapping and implementation (e.g., JETPs)
> Originating and pre-feasibility of strategically critical pilots
> Share insights to generate and socialize decarb options
> Convene, coordinate w/, and support local partners so we eventually become redundant
We do this through:
> Country-level roadmapping and implementation (e.g., JETPs)
> Originating and pre-feasibility of strategically critical pilots
> Share insights to generate and socialize decarb options
> Convene, coordinate w/, and support local partners so we eventually become redundant
November 13, 2024 at 5:19 PM
2/n
We do this through:
> Country-level roadmapping and implementation (e.g., JETPs)
> Originating and pre-feasibility of strategically critical pilots
> Share insights to generate and socialize decarb options
> Convene, coordinate w/, and support local partners so we eventually become redundant
We do this through:
> Country-level roadmapping and implementation (e.g., JETPs)
> Originating and pre-feasibility of strategically critical pilots
> Share insights to generate and socialize decarb options
> Convene, coordinate w/, and support local partners so we eventually become redundant
1/n
We support/lead in three ways:
1. Making the case for and support new clean over 1+ TW of new fossil buildout
2. Help decarbonize legacy fossil assets affordably
3. Help prove out and scale tech to integrate variable RE
We support/lead in three ways:
1. Making the case for and support new clean over 1+ TW of new fossil buildout
2. Help decarbonize legacy fossil assets affordably
3. Help prove out and scale tech to integrate variable RE
November 13, 2024 at 5:17 PM
1/n
We support/lead in three ways:
1. Making the case for and support new clean over 1+ TW of new fossil buildout
2. Help decarbonize legacy fossil assets affordably
3. Help prove out and scale tech to integrate variable RE
We support/lead in three ways:
1. Making the case for and support new clean over 1+ TW of new fossil buildout
2. Help decarbonize legacy fossil assets affordably
3. Help prove out and scale tech to integrate variable RE
Of course! Will do, and great to meet you
November 12, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Of course! Will do, and great to meet you
Of course! Good to meet you, I'll add you to it
November 12, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Of course! Good to meet you, I'll add you to it
These are great ideas!
November 12, 2024 at 4:21 AM
These are great ideas!