Rocky Mountain Institute
Renewable Energy
Uncompetitive coal energy generation fleets decline sharply
The global energy transition from coal energy generation to sustainable renewables sources has reached its financial tipping point - report
Energy & Grid Management
Local governments lead the US energy transition says RMI
US local governments have signed 335 deals to procure a total of 8.28GW of renewable energy since 2015, according to the Local Government Renewables Action Tracker.
Start-up zone
New alliance targets startups for global decarbonisation and energy reform
RMI and Emerald Technology Ventures to accelerate decarbonisation and the global energy transformation.
Policy & Regulation
Four key stimulus programmes to advance the US’ zero carbon economic...
A new study highlights four key stimulus programmes to help the US to recover from COVID-19 while ensuring progress towards a low-carbon future.
Renewable Energy
Rural electrification to unlock $4 billion in Ethiopia’s economy
Linking agriculture and rural electrification in Ethiopia could help the country to unlock up to $4 billion to its economy.
Renewable Energy
RMI, Clinton Foundation report to aid rooftop solar storm resilience
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Clinton Foundation have released a new report, Solar Under Storm II, focusing on best practices for installing climate-resistant rooftop solar in high-wind regions.
Renewable Energy
10 new microgrids help Puerto Rican schools recover from hurricane devastation
Some ten new renewable energy microgrids have been developed in schools in Puerto Rico to reduce power outages
Policy & Regulation
Most critical areas for energy transformation revealed
Rocky Mountain Institute has published a new report which looks at the most critical areas hindering the energy transformation.
Policy & Regulation
China, a fully developed and net-zero economy by 2050
It is technically and economically feasible for China to become a fully developed economy and reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 - report
Storage
Mountains are the future of long-term energy storage – IIASA
The International Institute for Applied System Analysis proposes using a combination of mountains and hydropower for long-duration energy storage
