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The Sky's the Limit - Energy Efficiency at the Empire State Building
Nearly 20 years ago, RMI set out to help transform the Empire State Building into one of the world's most energy-efficient towers. Following an ambitious retrofit, its energy consumption decreased by half, resulting in annual savings of more than $4 mil...
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Guided by advice from RMI, deep retrofits to The Empire State Building helped Empire State Realty Trust save $17 million and reduce energy consumption by 50%.
🏙️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0dMwf2m1oA
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#ClimateWeekNYC
This year at #COP30, RMI is watching companies and countries seize the clean energy opportunity.
Our team is in Brazil to help partners expand clean supply chains and advance circular economies that boost prosperity, security, and climate goals.
Connect with us in Belém: rmi.org/rmi-at-cop-30/
Our team is in Brazil to help partners expand clean supply chains and advance circular economies that boost prosperity, security, and climate goals.
Connect with us in Belém: rmi.org/rmi-at-cop-30/
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This year at #COP30, RMI is watching companies and countries seize the clean energy opportunity.
Our team is in Brazil to help partners expand clean supply chains and advance circular economies that boost prosperity, security, and climate goals.
Connect with us in Belém: rmi.org/rmi-at-cop-30/
Our team is in Brazil to help partners expand clean supply chains and advance circular economies that boost prosperity, security, and climate goals.
Connect with us in Belém: rmi.org/rmi-at-cop-30/
Utilities can deliver more electricity through current infrastructure with advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) that route power more efficiently through existing power lines.
New state laws encourage ATT deployment. Now it’s time to implement them: https://ow.ly/UcOC50Xiqja
New state laws encourage ATT deployment. Now it’s time to implement them: https://ow.ly/UcOC50Xiqja
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Utilities can deliver more electricity through current infrastructure with advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) that route power more efficiently through existing power lines.
New state laws encourage ATT deployment. Now it’s time to implement them: https://ow.ly/UcOC50Xiqja
New state laws encourage ATT deployment. Now it’s time to implement them: https://ow.ly/UcOC50Xiqja
Data centers and other new large sources of power demand cannot wait years for traditional generation and infrastructure upgrades.
Virtual power plants offer a faster, cheaper, and more flexible alternative to make room on the grid. https://ow.ly/sI1w50XnUsV
Virtual power plants offer a faster, cheaper, and more flexible alternative to make room on the grid. https://ow.ly/sI1w50XnUsV
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Data centers and other new large sources of power demand cannot wait years for traditional generation and infrastructure upgrades.
Virtual power plants offer a faster, cheaper, and more flexible alternative to make room on the grid. https://ow.ly/sI1w50XnUsV
Virtual power plants offer a faster, cheaper, and more flexible alternative to make room on the grid. https://ow.ly/sI1w50XnUsV
From cutting methane to electrifying transport, RMI made big progress this year. But as the world faces record heat and rising energy demand, we need a power shift. 💡
Hear from RMI CEO Jon Creyts and explore our FY25 Annual Report 👉 https://ow.ly/BFHh50XncA4
Hear from RMI CEO Jon Creyts and explore our FY25 Annual Report 👉 https://ow.ly/BFHh50XncA4
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From cutting methane to electrifying transport, RMI made big progress this year. But as the world faces record heat and rising energy demand, we need a power shift. 💡
Hear from RMI CEO Jon Creyts and explore our FY25 Annual Report 👉 https://ow.ly/BFHh50XncA4
Hear from RMI CEO Jon Creyts and explore our FY25 Annual Report 👉 https://ow.ly/BFHh50XncA4
Interconnection bottlenecks are slowing the deployment of new generation, driving up costs, and hindering economic development in the mid-Atlantic region.
PJM can help keep electricity reliable and affordable if it unleashes the resources in its queue: https://ow.ly/Rho650Xn4aw
PJM can help keep electricity reliable and affordable if it unleashes the resources in its queue: https://ow.ly/Rho650Xn4aw
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Interconnection bottlenecks are slowing the deployment of new generation, driving up costs, and hindering economic development in the mid-Atlantic region.
PJM can help keep electricity reliable and affordable if it unleashes the resources in its queue: https://ow.ly/Rho650Xn4aw
PJM can help keep electricity reliable and affordable if it unleashes the resources in its queue: https://ow.ly/Rho650Xn4aw
To stabilize our climate, we must remove massive amounts of CO₂ from the atmosphere.
RMI’s paper shows how a government-led advance market commitment (AMC) can jumpstart carbon removal by creating jobs and building a global market for climate solutions.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MXYN50XkuLT
RMI’s paper shows how a government-led advance market commitment (AMC) can jumpstart carbon removal by creating jobs and building a global market for climate solutions.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MXYN50XkuLT
October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
To stabilize our climate, we must remove massive amounts of CO₂ from the atmosphere.
RMI’s paper shows how a government-led advance market commitment (AMC) can jumpstart carbon removal by creating jobs and building a global market for climate solutions.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MXYN50XkuLT
RMI’s paper shows how a government-led advance market commitment (AMC) can jumpstart carbon removal by creating jobs and building a global market for climate solutions.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MXYN50XkuLT
🚛 🌁 As trucks electrify in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties, added charging infrastructure can reduce electricity costs and enhance fleet competitiveness.
RMI’s regional roadmap highlights where and when infrastructure will be needed: https://ow.ly/2k5z50XktZm
RMI’s regional roadmap highlights where and when infrastructure will be needed: https://ow.ly/2k5z50XktZm
Bay Area Medium and Heavy Vehicle Electrification Roadmap - RMI
This report estimates power demand in the Bay Area, grid impacts, investment needs and provides recommended solutions and actions for transitioning freight MHDVs to electric.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🚛 🌁 As trucks electrify in the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties, added charging infrastructure can reduce electricity costs and enhance fleet competitiveness.
RMI’s regional roadmap highlights where and when infrastructure will be needed: https://ow.ly/2k5z50XktZm
RMI’s regional roadmap highlights where and when infrastructure will be needed: https://ow.ly/2k5z50XktZm
State policymakers have many tools at their disposal to respond to rising electricity bills.
RMI’s new affordability toolkit highlights over two dozen policies to address high energy burdens and create benefits beyond cost savings: https://ow.ly/4Y8650XjIGB
RMI’s new affordability toolkit highlights over two dozen policies to address high energy burdens and create benefits beyond cost savings: https://ow.ly/4Y8650XjIGB
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
State policymakers have many tools at their disposal to respond to rising electricity bills.
RMI’s new affordability toolkit highlights over two dozen policies to address high energy burdens and create benefits beyond cost savings: https://ow.ly/4Y8650XjIGB
RMI’s new affordability toolkit highlights over two dozen policies to address high energy burdens and create benefits beyond cost savings: https://ow.ly/4Y8650XjIGB
RMI welcomes two new trustees: Pat Wood, III — former FERC chair — and Paula Glover, president of the Alliance to Save Energy. Their leadership will help advance affordable, reliable, and clean energy for all.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qDR18n
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qDR18n
October 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
RMI welcomes two new trustees: Pat Wood, III — former FERC chair — and Paula Glover, president of the Alliance to Save Energy. Their leadership will help advance affordable, reliable, and clean energy for all.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qDR18n
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qDR18n
Insurers, banks, investors, companies, and regulators use methane intensity — how much methane leaks from the oil and gas supply chain — to gauge system safety and waste. Multiple metrics are needed to fairly assess complex global petroleum systems. https://ow.ly/IpTN50Xiszs
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Insurers, banks, investors, companies, and regulators use methane intensity — how much methane leaks from the oil and gas supply chain — to gauge system safety and waste. Multiple metrics are needed to fairly assess complex global petroleum systems. https://ow.ly/IpTN50Xiszs
Advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) can cut customer electricity costs, relieve congestion, and improve reliability.
State regulators can utilize new ATT laws to unlock investments that will deliver benefits for consumers and utilities: https://ow.ly/a4CT50XinFY
State regulators can utilize new ATT laws to unlock investments that will deliver benefits for consumers and utilities: https://ow.ly/a4CT50XinFY
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) can cut customer electricity costs, relieve congestion, and improve reliability.
State regulators can utilize new ATT laws to unlock investments that will deliver benefits for consumers and utilities: https://ow.ly/a4CT50XinFY
State regulators can utilize new ATT laws to unlock investments that will deliver benefits for consumers and utilities: https://ow.ly/a4CT50XinFY
We’re entering one of the fastest-growing periods of electricity demand in over a decade. It’s not just data centers — it’s EVs, growing cities, and billions gaining access to power.
RMI’s analysis shows how to meet this growth cleanly and affordably.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47nA49q
RMI’s analysis shows how to meet this growth cleanly and affordably.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47nA49q
October 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We’re entering one of the fastest-growing periods of electricity demand in over a decade. It’s not just data centers — it’s EVs, growing cities, and billions gaining access to power.
RMI’s analysis shows how to meet this growth cleanly and affordably.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47nA49q
RMI’s analysis shows how to meet this growth cleanly and affordably.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47nA49q
The technologies and upgrades needed to modernize low- and medium-temperature range manufacturing operations have already proven viable.
RMI analyzed how policymakers in Michigan and Illinois can help manufacturers transition to this next generation of equipment. ⬇️
RMI analyzed how policymakers in Michigan and Illinois can help manufacturers transition to this next generation of equipment. ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The technologies and upgrades needed to modernize low- and medium-temperature range manufacturing operations have already proven viable.
RMI analyzed how policymakers in Michigan and Illinois can help manufacturers transition to this next generation of equipment. ⬇️
RMI analyzed how policymakers in Michigan and Illinois can help manufacturers transition to this next generation of equipment. ⬇️
When electric utilities and clean energy project developers engage with communities, they can reduce project risk and deliver targeted benefits.
RMI offers guidance, strategies, and insights for building thoughtful engagement between stakeholders: https://bit.ly/4nmd0h4
RMI offers guidance, strategies, and insights for building thoughtful engagement between stakeholders: https://bit.ly/4nmd0h4
October 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
When electric utilities and clean energy project developers engage with communities, they can reduce project risk and deliver targeted benefits.
RMI offers guidance, strategies, and insights for building thoughtful engagement between stakeholders: https://bit.ly/4nmd0h4
RMI offers guidance, strategies, and insights for building thoughtful engagement between stakeholders: https://bit.ly/4nmd0h4
Virtual power plants (VPPs) can integrate distributed energy resources into the grid to help meet growing electricity demand — if there are appropriate rules for how they can share accurate and timely performance data with grid operators and planners. https://bit.ly/4quJGrE
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Virtual power plants (VPPs) can integrate distributed energy resources into the grid to help meet growing electricity demand — if there are appropriate rules for how they can share accurate and timely performance data with grid operators and planners. https://bit.ly/4quJGrE
A growing body of evidence shows that widespread residential electrification can actually reduce average rates, but only under the right conditions.
RMI’s Becky Li and Joe Daniel share how in Utility Dive: https://bit.ly/42Q9KmW
RMI’s Becky Li and Joe Daniel share how in Utility Dive: https://bit.ly/42Q9KmW
October 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A growing body of evidence shows that widespread residential electrification can actually reduce average rates, but only under the right conditions.
RMI’s Becky Li and Joe Daniel share how in Utility Dive: https://bit.ly/42Q9KmW
RMI’s Becky Li and Joe Daniel share how in Utility Dive: https://bit.ly/42Q9KmW
Meeting rising energy demand is vital to maintaining resilient, competitive economies. Economic developers can help communities balance near- and long-term goals by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu
October 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Meeting rising energy demand is vital to maintaining resilient, competitive economies. Economic developers can help communities balance near- and long-term goals by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu
Grid operators and utilities value the flexibility of batteries, RMI’s Mark Dyson told @financialtimes.com.
US grid planners can take action to unleash the reliability and affordability benefits of batteries: https://bit.ly/4nZScNy
US grid planners can take action to unleash the reliability and affordability benefits of batteries: https://bit.ly/4nZScNy
October 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Grid operators and utilities value the flexibility of batteries, RMI’s Mark Dyson told @financialtimes.com.
US grid planners can take action to unleash the reliability and affordability benefits of batteries: https://bit.ly/4nZScNy
US grid planners can take action to unleash the reliability and affordability benefits of batteries: https://bit.ly/4nZScNy
Across the U.S., clean energy is taking shape: solar on schools, EV chargers at stores, electric buses on our streets.
RMI’s new ‘Voices of Clean Energy’ highlights the people making it possible — one project at a time.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47a7hoE
RMI’s new ‘Voices of Clean Energy’ highlights the people making it possible — one project at a time.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47a7hoE
October 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Across the U.S., clean energy is taking shape: solar on schools, EV chargers at stores, electric buses on our streets.
RMI’s new ‘Voices of Clean Energy’ highlights the people making it possible — one project at a time.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47a7hoE
RMI’s new ‘Voices of Clean Energy’ highlights the people making it possible — one project at a time.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/47a7hoE
🚲 More than two million people have purchased an e-bike in the US in recent years — reshaping how we get around.
RMI’s Ellen Kennedy joined @cnn.com to explain why e-bikes are one of the most efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly ways to move.
🔗 https://cnn.it/4mTLiIb
RMI’s Ellen Kennedy joined @cnn.com to explain why e-bikes are one of the most efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly ways to move.
🔗 https://cnn.it/4mTLiIb
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM
🚲 More than two million people have purchased an e-bike in the US in recent years — reshaping how we get around.
RMI’s Ellen Kennedy joined @cnn.com to explain why e-bikes are one of the most efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly ways to move.
🔗 https://cnn.it/4mTLiIb
RMI’s Ellen Kennedy joined @cnn.com to explain why e-bikes are one of the most efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly ways to move.
🔗 https://cnn.it/4mTLiIb
New strategies are needed to overcome uncertainty. Economic developers can help communities balance near-term competitiveness with long-term resilience by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu
October 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New strategies are needed to overcome uncertainty. Economic developers can help communities balance near-term competitiveness with long-term resilience by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu
Ready to lead the climate transition? Join 5,000+ trailblazers at #VERGE — the premier event for professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their orgs. Part of #TrellisImpact, Oct. 28–30 in San Jose.
🌟 Save $400+ with code TI25RMI: https://buff.ly/9bTPI9N
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October 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ready to lead the climate transition? Join 5,000+ trailblazers at #VERGE — the premier event for professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their orgs. Part of #TrellisImpact, Oct. 28–30 in San Jose.
🌟 Save $400+ with code TI25RMI: https://buff.ly/9bTPI9N
🌟 Save $400+ with code TI25RMI: https://buff.ly/9bTPI9N
As net-zero aligned targets become embedded across the financial system, it’s time for banks to shift from ambition and measurement to action.
RMI’s new report shows how to get real deals done — and get capital flowing to the energy transition 👉 https://bit.ly/4h8ZE6y
RMI’s new report shows how to get real deals done — and get capital flowing to the energy transition 👉 https://bit.ly/4h8ZE6y
October 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
As net-zero aligned targets become embedded across the financial system, it’s time for banks to shift from ambition and measurement to action.
RMI’s new report shows how to get real deals done — and get capital flowing to the energy transition 👉 https://bit.ly/4h8ZE6y
RMI’s new report shows how to get real deals done — and get capital flowing to the energy transition 👉 https://bit.ly/4h8ZE6y
Latin America is at the center of global progress on clean energy and climate action. From Uruguay’s clean energy revolution to Brazil hosting #COP30, and from advances in efficiency to climate finance innovations, RMI is proud to support progress on these goals and more.
October 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Latin America is at the center of global progress on clean energy and climate action. From Uruguay’s clean energy revolution to Brazil hosting #COP30, and from advances in efficiency to climate finance innovations, RMI is proud to support progress on these goals and more.
RMI’s Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+) tool reveals life-cycle emissions, highlights areas to prevent energy waste, and shares strategies so that industry, policymakers, investors, and researchers can take action to tackle methane leaks. https://bit.ly/4nDLpJm
October 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
RMI’s Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+) tool reveals life-cycle emissions, highlights areas to prevent energy waste, and shares strategies so that industry, policymakers, investors, and researchers can take action to tackle methane leaks. https://bit.ly/4nDLpJm