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Outlet’s Top Ten Blogs of 2011
When we launched the RMI Outlet earlier this year, we sought to create a gathering place of individuals who are passionate about America’s energy future.
Retrofits Surpass New Builds in LEED-Certified Green Buildings
This year saw a major shift in the green building sector. According to figures released earlier this month, the majority of green buildings around the world using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria are retrofits of existing buildings rather than new builds.
Chile: A Potential Goldmine of Efficiency and Renewables
In Chile, Rocky Mountain Institute Chairman and Chief Scientist Amory Lovins sees a country with vast efficiency and renewable energy potential.
Transportation Conundrum: Cash-strapped cities worldwide face difficult decisions.
Around the globe, cities are trying a variety of measures to tackle transportation-related challenges. However, in tough economic times, dwindling budgets force tough choices about where to invest time and money.
Going Upstream: creative ways utilities are attracting customers
To make things easier for customers, some utilities have wisely begun to work upstream with manufacturers, vendors and retailers. Instead of offering the customer rebates, the utilities are providing incentives to product suppliers to ensure that store shelves are stocked only with ENERGY STAR appliances.
