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We have offices in four U.S. locations including Basalt and Boulder Colorado, New York, and Washington D.C., and one international office in China.
Global Energy Transitions
We’re working in China and the Caribbean to reduce dependence on fossil fuels; helping improve access to electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa; and helping India transition to clean mobility for all.
Transportation
We’re working in the U.S. and China to transform mobility to use significantly less oil for personal mobility and trucking; and globally to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping and aviation industries.
Electricity
We’re working in the U.S. to decarbonize the electricity system; supporting power sector reform in China; helping island economies transition to renewables; improving electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa; and providing renewable energy at mining operations.
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We're driving massive market growth for buildings that are better for owners, occupants, and the environment both in the U.S. and China.
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Ride-Hailing Drivers Are Ideal Candidates for Electric Vehicles
The rapid growth of transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Lyft, Uber, and Ride Austin creates a unique opportunity for vehicle electrification, with benefits to cities, drivers, and riders.
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A City in the Rockies Paves the Way for Net-Zero Energy Leases
To meet Boulder’s aggressive climate goal of 80 percent carbon reduction by 2050—an ambitious target shared by cities such as New York City and San Francisco—Boulder must also address its leased buildings. Learn more about how The City of Boulder is working with RMI to accelerate the adoption of advanced green lease practices in Boulder.
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Why Local Is Better than Global in the World of Low-Carbon Finance
How to most effectively mobilize financing for low-carbon projects in developing countries— where two-thirds of all climate-friendly infrastructure funds are needed—has long been a focus on the world stage of climate negotiations. Rocky Mountain Institute is working to shift the focus of this system to the national level, to empower and enable developing countries to take greater ownership and control of low-carbon infrastructure finance.
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Taiwan Makes it Easier for Global Companies to Procure Local Renewable Energy
Manufacturing powerhouse Taiwan has created a renewable energy credit (Taiwan-REC or T-REC) scheme that allows companies, including foreign companies, to procure directly from renewable energy projects.
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Putting Home Energy Upgrades on the Air
Rocky Mountain Institute has teamed up with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to supply the nation’s TV newscasters with materials about home energy upgrades that they can use in their broadcasts, blogs, and websites when they are most relevant.
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Portfolio-Wide Energy Optimization Can Deliver Outsized Returns
For owners of building portfolios, improving the bottom line through energy projects continues to be an undeniable opportunity. There is projected to be a $290 billion net present value opportunity in the U.S. commercial building sector—so what are the challenges and opportunities for leveraging this? Learn more in this blog post.