US Policy
Competing Through Creativity and Resilience: How Regions Can Lead on Advanced Energy
Creativity and efficiency are becoming the new operating models for economic and community development, defining which regions will lead in the next chapter of the energy transition. This was made clear earlier this month at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) conference in Detroit, where RMI convened a…
What’s Next for Advanced Energy Manufacturing in the United States?
In July 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. While the megabill resolves some tax uncertainty, it also raises new questions for industries looking to build in the United States. Here, we break down the key OBBBA provisions that impact the advanced energy manufacturing…
Six State Priorities to Get Clean Energy Wins
How states can optimize federal funding before it’s too late and fill in any funding gaps.
Developing Cleantech Clusters in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Southwestern Pennsylvania may be known as having been the center of the US steel industry, but it now has an opportunity to bolster the regional economy through clean technology manufacturing. The region is well-positioned to leverage its existing strengths — like strong manufacturing and cutting-edge research…
Impact Investment Goldmine: Meet the 862 Clean Energy Projects in Search of Funding
We analyzed 862 clean energy projects that missed out on federal funding to learn what state and local leaders want in their backyards.