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Meeting rising energy demand is vital to maintaining resilient, competitive economies. Economic developers can help communities balance near- and long-term goals by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu

How mega batteries are unlocking an energy revolution Vast battery units are shoring up grids and extending the use of clean power

💻 @financialtimes.com explains how low-cost, high-capacity batteries are transforming the energy system worldwide: ig.ft.com/mega-batteri...

Grid operators and utilities value the flexibility of batteries, RMI’s Mark Dyson told @financialtimes.com.

US grid planners can take action to unleash the reliability and affordability benefits of batteries: https://bit.ly/4nZScNy

Across the U.S., clean energy is taking shape: solar on schools, EV chargers at stores, electric buses on our streets.

RMI’s new ‘Voices of Clean Energy’ highlights the people making it possible — one project at a time.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/47a7hoE

🚲 More than two million people have purchased an e-bike in the US in recent years — reshaping how we get around.

RMI’s Ellen Kennedy joined @cnn.com to explain why e-bikes are one of the most efficient, affordable, and climate-friendly ways to move.

🔗 https://cnn.it/4mTLiIb

New strategies are needed to overcome uncertainty. Economic developers can help communities balance near-term competitiveness with long-term resilience by aligning demand with regional capabilities to compete in the global marketplace. https://bit.ly/3KHBmEu

Ready to lead the climate transition? Join 5,000+ trailblazers at #VERGE — the premier event for professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their orgs. Part of #TrellisImpact, Oct. 28–30 in San Jose.

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As net-zero aligned targets become embedded across the financial system, it’s time for banks to shift from ambition and measurement to action.

RMI’s new report shows how to get real deals done — and get capital flowing to the energy transition 👉 https://bit.ly/4h8ZE6y

This Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, RMI celebrates the strength of collaboration across cultures and languages. We reaffirm our commitment to collaborating closely with Latin American leaders on innovative solutions.

RMI’s analysis highlights how countries across the Global South are accelerating clean energy growth and reshaping the future of global climate action.

Learn more: bit.ly/3ITtS0z

Institutional investors have a vital role in Latin America’s clean energy transition. RMI and our partners show how aligning portfolios with climate goals can unlock growth and resilience across the region.

Learn more: bit.ly/46WH90q

Across a region home to ~700 million people, RMI is committed to supporting regionally driven and equitable action on clean energy and climate. Our work includes advancing Brazil’s green iron opportunity, showing how they can lead in low-carbon industrial innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/4o8i4X6

Latin America is at the center of global progress on clean energy and climate action. From Uruguay’s clean energy revolution to Brazil hosting #COP30, and from advances in efficiency to climate finance innovations, RMI is proud to support progress on these goals and more.

RMI’s Oil Climate Index plus Gas (OCI+) tool reveals life-cycle emissions, highlights areas to prevent energy waste, and shares strategies so that industry, policymakers, investors, and researchers can take action to tackle methane leaks. https://bit.ly/4nDLpJm

Do you know what refrigerant your HVAC uses — or how much is in it? Even small leaks or low charge can waste energy, raise bills, strain the grid, & worsen climate pollution.

The good news is: it's fixable. Learn how in our new article 👉 https://bit.ly/3VLrzQ7

The western electricity grid is a vast web linking utilities, states, and the entire region. Every Western state shares power with its neighbors, helping to ensure the lights stay on despite severe weather, unexpected outages, or sudden demand surges. https://bit.ly/4pVgutl

India’s clean mobility journey is picking up speed.

The #Shoonya EV Conclave 2025 highlighted how government, industry, and communities are working together to make clean mobility visible, aspirational, and achievable.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pUSQxb

This year's #ClimateWeekNYC drew a record 100k+ attendees, including many RMIers. This year, the focus shifted to private sector priorities such energy, data centers, and competitiveness.

Here are deeper reflections from RMIers on the ground👇
https://bit.ly/4mQxfmV

“Renewables get all the headlines because they’re visible,” says RMI cofounder Amory Lovins. “But energy is invisible, and the energy you don’t use is almost unimaginable.”

On #EEDay2025, explore how integrative design can 5x efficiency & cut costs 👉 https://bit.ly/4nzq3wA

Did you dawdle on installing solar panels or buying an EV? Better move fast to get those tax credits Tax incentives that have saved U.S. residents thousands of dollars on home efficiency upgrades, clean energy installations and electric vehicles are expiring this year.

📰 With help from RMI, @apnews.com shares some tips on how homeowners can save on efficiency improvements and appliance upgrades before tax incentives disappear: bit.ly/3WkIMji

Today is the last day to receive the clean vehicle tax credit. But there are still other credits for clean energy projects and efficiency upgrades.

RMI’s Clean Energy Incentive Hub shares how to maximize cost savings before federal incentives expire: https://bit.ly/3Ktqmuj

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✈️ Air travel is a fast-growing source of climate pollution — and cleaning it up won’t happen without bold airport planning.

RMI, POWDR, & #PlayForever gathered leaders to map out how SAF, hydrogen, & electric aircraft can scale.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4gH4N5x

📘 RMI’s new Corporate Low-Carbon Procurement How-to Guide gives buyers tools to cut emissions, strengthen supply chains, & scale low-carbon markets.

Explore the guide & register for a webinar series that we'll use to share strategies & examples: https://bit.ly/4nJX3lw

Robert Fortunato's “Green Idea House” — a remodeled 1950s CA home that generates more energy than it uses — shows how smart design cuts costs and carbon. RMI’s Chris Magwood weighs in on what it takes to get there.
👉 https://www.npr.org/2025/09/20/nx-s1-5518175/california-climate-house-utility-bills

Motivated by economic, competitive, and national security benefits, US states and local communities are transitioning to advanced energy systems.

RMI analysis highlights the market dynamics, politics, and policy driving the shift to clean energy: https://bit.ly/4gHxJdm

Many worthwhile energy projects around the world are slowed by financial obstacles. The US can help de-risk and incentivize investments to unlock private capital, diversify supply chains, and expand markets for US companies. https://bit.ly/46ELo0g

RMI CEO Jon Creyts: "Eighty percent of the world is still very much moving on the fast track toward clean energy."

We’re working with decision makers and industry leaders to transition to a cleaner, more prosperous, and more secure energy future for all: https://bit.ly/4mkGwmT

"Companies want to have a share in producing clean energy tech...& profit from the single largest capital formation in history." — Sarah Ladislaw @ #ClimateWeekNYC w/ @reuters.com C3 Solutions

Clean energy is a climate solution & global economic transformation.

More here: https://bit.ly/46wJTRL

Corporations can act now to build a more sustainable future.
In the race to cut carbon pollution, companies are taking the lead over countries. At RMI, we partner w/ companies to co-develop strategies & solutions to help deliver & scale market-driven advanced energy solutions. https://bit.ly/4pDiE0I