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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…
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During a Historic Hurricane Season, Microgrids Kept Communities Running
Top image: The RMI microgrids team with Pastor Shawn Anglim and members of Together New Orleans at the First Grace United Methodist Church, a Together New Orleans Community Lighthouse. When Hurricane Francine hit New Orleans…
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Building Bigger and Cleaner Industries in US States
If sustained, federal clean energy incentives can continue expanding the US industrial sector and bring nearly $235 billion of federal investment to US states.
Industry
From Waste to Wins: How Orange County’s Smart Landfills Are Slashing Methane
From compost piles to methane-sensing robotic dogs, Orange County is reimagining landfill management to reduce pollution and benefit communities.
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How to Promote Affordable, Reliable Electricity
A compilation of RMI research and analysis for US state policymakers on how to support an affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure power system.
