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The Importance of Distribution-Scale Solar for Grid Resilience
When Hurricanes Harvey and Irma blew through the southern United States, they left millions without power. During such natural disasters, access to electricity is more…
The Race to the Top in Home Energy Performance Data: Why It Pays to Go First
Download RMI’s latest report, An MPG for Homes: Driving Visible Value for Home Energy Performance in Real Estate. There is tremendous risk and reward…
Rebuilding the Caribbean for a Resilient and Renewable Future
Last week, Hurricane Irma ripped through the Caribbean with devastating fury. Its 185-mph winds smashed buildings, downed trees and power lines, overturned trucks, and tossed…
How Benchmarking Data Can Help Cities Meet Climate Goals
Cities have set aggressive greenhouse gas reduction targets over the past few years. One of the most aggressive is Fort Collins, Colorado, which is targeting…
5 Ways that City-focused Climate Funds Drive Building Energy Efficiency
For the first time in history, half of the world’s population lives in cities. Cities hold economic weight, inspire a sense of belonging and loyalty…