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Reality Check: Natural Gas’s True Climate Risk
For decades, natural gas has been touted as a safer climate alternative to fossil fuels such as coal. Even the word “natural” suggests its alignment…
Coal Contracts Lock In High Costs and High Emissions. It’s Time to Break Free.
Transitioning coal power purchase agreements is key to a prosperous and low-carbon future.
How the Second-Largest US Utility Can Cut Both Costs and Carbon
A new RMI analysis reveals an opportunity for Southern Company to save its customers money and chart a faster path toward its climate targets by making changes to how it operates its coal fleet.
Five Ways to Finance Early Coal Phaseout
Financial institutions can accelerate the early closure of coal power plants while funding clean energy projects for the affected communities.
How Utilities Can Save Customers Billions of Dollars
If utilities modernize the way they select the resources they run each day, they can save carbon and reduce energy prices.