RMI in the News

Solar Panels from China

NPR On Point (podcast), May 22, 2012
Last week, the U.S. government stepped in with big tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports. RMI's Ned Harvey discussed what's needed to ensure sustainable growth for solar.

Innovating Toward Energy Independence

U-T San Diego, May 21, 2012
There’s a persistent view that the United States can best compete in the global economy by keeping energy prices low. Amory Lovins is out to prove otherwise by helping private industry, the military and civil society innovate their way out of America’s reliance on fossil fuels.

Empire State Building Innovations Generate Big Energy Savings

Yahoo! News, May 21, 2012
New energy-efficient buildings rise all the time, but more than 90 percent of all buildings that will exist in 2035 already stand today.

The Real Cost of Cheap Energy

Oil Price.com, May 21, 2012
Efficiency is yet a relatively untapped energy source—often forgotten in the face of shiny solar arrays and wind farms. RMI’s research for Reinventing Fire reveals $5 trillion (with twelve zeros) in U.S. energy efficiency savings sitting on the table waiting to be claimed.

How to Defeat the Plug-load Monster

GreenBiz, May 16, 2012
Any effort to realize the full efficiency potential of the existing building stock must address end uses that have historically been overlooked, including plug loads.

New York Leads on E.V. Issues, but E.V.s have Yet to Follow

New York Times, May 15, 2012
A new Casebook authored by RMI and partners places New York among the world’s most proactive cities trying to ease the way of electric vehicles.

Portland's EV Leadership Stars in Global Report

Portland Business Journal, May 14, 2012
Portland is featured among 16 cities around the world in the EV City Casebook that highlights the early leaders in the adoption and promotion of electric vehicles.

A $500M bet pays off

Crain's New York Business, May 13, 2012 (subscription required)
Focusing on energy efficiency can help reflate and reinvigorate damaged, declining assets. That is exactly what happened at the Empire State Building.

The Global Electric Vehicle Movement: Best Practices from 16 Cities

Forbes, May 11, 2012
Global leaders want to have 20 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road worldwide by 2020. RMI and partners showcase what 16 cities around the globe are doing to get ready.

Residential Energy Codes Changing

Custom Home Magazine, May 10, 2012
RMI's James Brew sees major changes coming that will require homes to be more energy efficient.

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