Industry
Why NextEra’s Green Hydrogen Pilot Is a Big Deal
In its recent quarterly results call, US power giant NextEra announced that its utility subsidiary Florida Power & Light (FPL) plans to build a 20 megawatt electrolyzer to produce hydrogen from water. If approved by regulators, the plant will run on power from otherwise curtailed solar and feed hydrogen to…
The Electric Vehicle Charging No One’s Talking About (But Should Be!)
There’s been a lot of talk around green stimulus lately. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated economic downturn, organizations across the country have recently proposed federal programs that promise to create jobs, jumpstart the economy, and support public health, all while reducing US greenhouse gas…
Disaster Rollbacks: The Methane Danger to Our Health and Climate
Over the last few months, in addition to facing a dire health crisis, we have all been witness to unexpected disruptions in our systems and society. Along with the disruptions of basic daily life such as work, childcare, and shopping for basic necessities, many industries have been hard-hit by the…
Sunshine for Mines: A Brighter Vision for Sustainable Resources
In both life and work, it’s important to reflect on your past accomplishments and how they inform your future journey. When RMI started its mining initiative five years ago, carbon reduction wasn’t on the radar for mining companies, and the renewable capacity on (or provided to) mine sites was…
Tackling Industrial Emissions
Emissions from heavy industry are the brave new world of climate action. Including emissions from electricity use, the industrial sector is responsible for 40 percent of the world’s GHG emissions, and its share of emissions is growing. Creating industry-wide transformation will take a combination of market, financial, and policy solutions.
