Buildings
Best Practices for Leasing NZE Buildings
An actionable guide explaining the business case and process for developers and landlords to pursue net-zero energy (NZE) leased buildings.
The Carbon-Free City Handbook: Buildings
The built environment is responsible for nearly 50 percent of all GHG emissions in large cities. So any carbon-free commitment must address building energy use.
Pathways to Zero: Tools for Carbon-Free Buildings, Districts, and Communities
Putting the buildings sector on a pathway to zero carbon emissions is of critical importance. And an increasing number of cities, states, developers, and building occupants are seeking the best ways to improve the performance of buildings while improving resilience, stimulating economic growth, and meeting ambitious environmental goals. RMI’s research series—Pathways…
Lumens as a Service
The energy revolution has been fueled by business model innovations that provide services to end users, rather than selling them capital. For solar photovoltaics, the innovation was the power purchase agreement. For mobility, it’s been a shift from personal car ownership to mobility services provided by the likes of Uber…
How to Calculate and Present Deep Retrofit Value (Executive Summary)
Energy efficiency building retrofits in the United States and around the world are attractive investments, but receive far less attention and capital than they deserve. This is in part due to a narrow definition of their value, typically focused on energy cost savings alone, and in part due to confusion…