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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.
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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…
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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.
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What Investors Have to Gain from America’s Backlog of Clean Energy Projects
RMI reviewed 862 project plans to shine a light on shovel-ready, community-centered, and profitable clean energy investment opportunities.
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How States Can Lead the Charge on Industrial Decarbonization
The industrial sector is a key component of the American economy, and as global demand for clean technologies and products increases, American industry must shift to stay competitive. Accounting for nearly a quarter of…
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5 Ways to Cut Landfill Methane Pollution: How Local Governments Can Lead
By deploying proven best practices and cost-effective technologies, municipal landfills can improve local air quality, protect public health, and create economic opportunity.
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The Domino Effect: States Prioritize Affordable Transportation Choices over Traffic
Minnesota, Colorado, and other states are unlocking time and cost savings from innovative transportation planning.
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The Domino Effect: How States Are Leading the Charge on Landfill Methane
Colorado’s progress shows how smart methane policy spreads — and why other states should pay attention.
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Clean Fuel Standards: The Market-Based Policy for States Looking to Clean Up Transportation
RMI’s new calculator and design tips help states create clean fuel standards to improve air quality and meet unique state priorities.
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A Legacy of Partnering with the US Government
One of Rocky Mountain Institute’s first interactions with the federal government dates back nearly half a century to the institute’s founding in 1982. That year, the Pentagon, under Republican President Ronald Reagan, asked RMI to…