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Energy efficiency technologies exist today to transform the nation's buildings--both old and new. The time is ripe: technologies are available, smart regional policies are proliferating, and the opportunity to deliver innovative, hassle-free energy products at scale is increasing.

Buildings Executive Summary

America’s 120 million buildings consume 42% of the nation’s primary energy, 72% of its electricity, and 34% of its directly used natural gas. But they also present juicy opportunities to profit from new business initiatives and create jobs, save money, and improve public health and environmental stewardship.
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Buildings offer a great opportunity to reduce overall energy consumption. Retrofits are the key to shoring up our nation's building stock.

Key Solutions: BUILDINGS IN 2050

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Solutions Journal: Spring 2012

Solutions Journal Winter 2012

An in-depth look at each of RMI's key sectors: Transportation, Buildings, Industry, and Electricity. Plus features on RMI's 30 years of continued work toward the clean energy era, our celebration at RMI 30 in New York City to honor the donors who make it possible, and a look at our trustees.

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