What’s threatening utilities: Innovation at the edge of the grid

Grist, May 29, 2013
RMI’s eLab report on new business models offers insight into how efficiency and the integration of distributed energy resources are changing the energy landscape.

Energy Efficiency Can Make Billions While Fighting Climate Change

Triple Pundit, May 28, 2013
Rocky Mountain Institute research suggests that 75 percent of electricity used in the U.S. could be saved through highly affordable (and cost-saving) efficiency measures.

Are Electric Utilities Too Big To Fail

ThomasNetNews, May 24, 2013
RMI’s Lena Hansen discusses how eLab is addressing the most pressing issues in the electric utility space.

Energy Efficiency: Reversing the Drop in Combined Heat and Power Use

The Energy Collective, May 10, 2013
Mathias Bell comments on the innovative policies for developing an industrial ecosystem for combined heat and power use.

High Compression Ratios and Ethanol Blends Combine to Make a Super-Efficient Car

ThomasNet News, May 10, 2013
Amory Lovins’ concept of “decompounding” is discussed in the process of increasing vehicle efficiency.

Intelligent Efficiency: Innovations Reshaping the Energy Efficiency Market

Greentech Media, May 1, 2013
RMI Managing Director Hutch Hutchinson comments on how information technologies are transforming the efficiency business. 

Smart Grid Impact: 7 Projects that Could Make a Real Difference

Smart Grid News, May 1, 2013
RMI Consultant Roy Torbert’s overview of Seattle’s Pay for Performance program is cited in an update on promising smart grid projects.

Does the Sun Threaten our Utility Industry?

Energy Viewpoints, April, 26, 2013
RMI’s eLab, guided by electricity expert Lena Hansen, offers insight into the changing landscape of the U.S. utility system. 

Governor Shumlin, Drive Electric Vermont Celebrate Electric Vehicles in Vermont

Electric Light & Power, April 22, 2013
RMI’s Project Get Ready works with the Vermont and several other local
organizations to prepare the state for electric vehicle adoption and
integration.

NRDC Advises NYC Mayor’s Carbon Challenge to Help Commercial Tenants Save Big

NRDC Blog, April 22, 2013
RMI’s retrofit of the historic Empire State Building is cited as an example of how commercial buildings in NYC can achieve significant energy savings.