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These systems can provide heat up to 1800°C for reactions and distillation, with a levelized cost of heat between $20 and $87 per MWh. Integration involves assessing heating needs, retrofitting steam systems, and implementing automated charging based on electricity prices. While heat pumps are suitable for processes up to 200°C, thermal batteries address higher temperature needs. The guide advocates for policy reforms, including wholesale electricity rate access and permitting reform for non-adjacent parcels, to enhance the viability of industrial electrification.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Thermal batteries can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial heating by up to 99% when powered by renewable energy, targeting a sector that currently contributes 5% to 6% of total US emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The technology utilizes materials such as bricks, crushed rock, and graphite to store heat at temperatures reaching 1800°C, which can be released for industrial processes including drying, distillation, and chemical reactions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The levelized cost of heat (LCOH) for thermal batteries ranges from $20 to $87 per megawatt hour (MWh), with capital expenses accounting for 20% to 40% of the total cost.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Thermal batteries are most effective for high-temperature needs, whereas heat pumps are recommended for process heating up to 200°C, which represents 60% of heating-related emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Financial viability is supported by the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit and 48C Advanced Energy Project Credit, though further state-level reforms regarding wholesale rate access and non-adjacent parcel permitting are needed to reduce costs and facilitate renewable energy integration.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000711#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Industrial decarbonization","oil refining","renewable energy","greenhouse gas emissions","heat pump","hydrogen","biomass","power purchase agreement","Power system reliability"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["technical guide","policy analysis","economic assessment"]},{"id":"rmi-000343","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000343","title":"State policymakers can enact real change by enabling carbon dioxide removal","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-10-23","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/state-policymakers-can-enact-real-change-by-enabling-carbon-dioxide-removal/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"RMI has launched the State CDR Atlas, a tool designed to help the 50 US states scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by assessing their unique geographies, infrastructure, and regulatory landscapes. The Atlas evaluates states across eight CDR approach categories using two primary ratings: an Opportunity Rating based on natural resources and infrastructure, and an Enabling Policy Rating based on the current regulatory environment. Using Virginia as a case study, the document illustrates how the tool identifies specific gaps—such as Virginia's lack of government procurement programs for CDR—and provides guidance on Terrestrial Enhanced Weathering (TEW) as a specific CDR approach. The tool is intended as an orientation and prioritization resource rather than a final siting mechanism.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000343#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"RMI developed the State CDR Atlas as a screening tool to help US states identify which of eight categories of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) approaches are most promising based on over 80 metrics, including infrastructure, natural resources, workforce, and governance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000343#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Atlas utilizes two distinct rating systems for each state: an Opportunity Rating, which assesses pre-existing qualities like natural resources and workforce, and an Enabling Policy Rating, which evaluates if the regulatory landscape is ready for safe CDR deployment.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000343#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A case study of Virginia demonstrates that while the state has high opportunity for Direct Ocean Capture, Ocean Geochemical CDR, Ocean Biomass CDR, and Bioenergy + CCS, it lacks the necessary supply and demand policies, such as government procurement programs, grants, or compliance mechanisms.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000343#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"For Terrestrial Enhanced Weathering (TEW)—the addition of alkaline minerals to soils—the Atlas identifies that states with large amounts of relevant farmland and ready sources of alkaline minerals are best suited for the approach, though it recommends that policymakers fund research to establish safety standards.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000343#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["carbon dioxide removal","bio-energy with carbon capture and storage","climate governance","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":["Virginia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","tool introduction"]},{"id":"rmi-000510","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000510","title":"Resilient, Carbon-Free Buildings Are Within Reach","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":"2024-10-22","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/resilient-carbon-free-buildings-are-within-reach/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The briefing advocates for a coordinated approach to building decarbonization and resilience in the US, emphasizing that these goals are complementary. It specifically prioritizes 'passive measures'—such as weatherization and envelope retrofits—to manage peak electricity demand, improve energy affordability, and extend the 'hours of safety' for occupants during power outages, particularly for vulnerable populations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000510#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Building construction and operations are a critical sector for decarbonization as they account for 35 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000510#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Prioritizing passive measures can mitigate the surge in peak electricity demand caused by electrification. In New York State, combining residential envelope retrofits with electrification could reduce projected peak electricity demand growth by 27 percent by 2050 compared to electrification alone.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000510#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Passive measures enhance the ability of occupants to shelter in place during power outages, potentially extending the duration of safe indoor conditions by up to 140 percent during extreme heat and 120 percent during extreme cold in existing buildings.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000510#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate-driven power outages and extreme weather events disproportionately impact vulnerable groups, including the elderly, those with health conditions, and low-income, Black, and Hispanic households.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000510#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["building emissions","climate resilience","energy efficiency","electrification","passive houses","embedded emissions","energy access","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":["Texas","New York"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy recommendation","technical analysis"]},{"id":"rmi-000540","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000540","title":"Capturing the Benefits of Industrial Decarbonization for Houston and Beyond","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-10-21","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/capturing-the-benefits-of-industrial-decarbonization-for-houston-and-beyond/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines four decarbonization pathways for the Houston region—electrification, energy efficiency, hydrogen utilization, and carbon capture and storage (CCS)—across three scenarios: business-as-usual, selective investment, and net-zero. 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While battery energy storage systems (BESS) costs in India have dropped 65 percent over the last two years, investment is hindered by market rules that only recognize 'energy only' dispatch strategies. The document asserts that if regulators recognize a 'full value stack'—including resource adequacy, ancillary services, and transmission and distribution (T+D) deferral—BESS profit margins could range from 24 to 70 percent. To unlock this market, the document recommends that the Forum of Regulators provide valuation guidance, state regulators incorporate BESS into long-term resource adequacy planning, and the Central Electricity Authority (CERC) increase transparency and access to ancillary service markets.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000523#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Extreme weather events are stressing India's electricity infrastructure, evidenced by a record nationwide power demand of 250 GW on May 30, 2024, and the failure of nearly 600 transformers in Kerala during the summer heatwave.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000523#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The cost of BESS in India has decreased significantly, with tariffs falling by 65 percent in the last two years, supported by industry maturation and government initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive Schemes and Viability Gap Funding.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000523#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Current Indian regulations limit BESS to an \"energy only\" dispatch strategy, focusing solely on shifting net demand. 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It proposes a framework to unlock investment across ZET manufacturing, purchase, charging infrastructure, and grid upgrades through a combination of diverse financial tools, risk-managing business practices, and strategic de-risking interventions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000416#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Financial institutions are hesitant to fund zero-emission trucks (ZETs) and their infrastructure because they are considered emerging asset classes with perceived risks regarding asset and residual value, unlike the well-understood economics of diesel trucks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000416#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"To scale the ZET transition, the report suggests a framework focusing on four industry segments: manufacturing, vehicle purchase, charging infrastructure, and grid upgrades, utilizing three primary levers: a mix of financial tools (debt, equity, risk-sharing, and viability gap financing), ZET-specific business practices (leasing, insurance, and warranties), and de-risking practices (demand aggregation, reducing information asymmetry, corridor development, and aftermarket support).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000416#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["zero-emissions vehicle","climate finance","electric vehicle charging network","decarbonization","energy security"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy framework","financial analysis"]},{"id":"rmi-000676","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000676","title":"Demand Aggregation 101","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-18","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/demand-aggregation-101/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"Demand aggregation consolidates fragmented demand from multiple buyers into a single, larger signal to help suppliers overcome the high costs and risks associated with building low-emissions infrastructure. This process helps bridge the \"green premium\"—the price difference between conventional and low-emissions alternatives—by providing financiers with predictable, long-term cash flows through collective procurement and advance purchasing agreements. The document highlights the use of \"book and claim\" mechanisms to allow indirect procurement of environmental attributes when direct physical procurement is not possible. RMI and its partners are implementing this strategy through four specific initiatives: the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), the Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform (SSBP), and a phased approach for low-emissions cement and concrete.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Demand aggregation is the process of combining individual demand from various buyers into a single signal to create a stronger market incentive for low-emissions products and help suppliers accelerate new investments.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The strategy addresses the \"green premium,\" where low-emissions alternatives are more expensive than conventional ones due to high upfront capital expenses and infrastructure requirements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Aggregated demand is particularly critical during project financing, as it provides lenders with the predictable, long-term cash flows necessary to ensure producers can meet their obligations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Book and claim mechanisms enable indirect procurement by allowing buyers to purchase environmental attributes separately from the physical product, which is essential for companies with complex supply chains or those purchasing services rather than materials.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) completed an RFP in April 2024 where 20 corporate customers committed approximately $200 million over five years to purchase sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), representing about 50 million gallons of high-integrity SAF.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) completed its first collective tender in April 2024, with over a dozen companies committing to purchase environmental attributes for over 1 billion TEU/miles of zero-emission shipping on a route from Singapore to Rotterdam for 2025-2026.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform (SSBP) is launching a Request for Proposal in September 2024 for low-emissions steel to be delivered into North America before 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000676#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Industrial decarbonization","Sustainable Aviation Fuel","climate finance"],"geography_discussed":["North America","Singapore","Rotterdam","Netherlands"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["guide"]},{"id":"rmi-000217","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000217","title":"Green Iron Corridors: Transforming the Steel Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-17","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/green-iron-corridors/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document argues for a shift in steel production to reduce the sector's 11% contribution to global CO2 emissions, particularly as demand is projected to rise by 12% to 36% by 2050. It suggests 'green iron corridors'—where ironmaking occurs in areas with abundant iron ore and renewable energy, and steelmaking occurs in demand centers—to achieve cost and energy savings. 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The author advocates for a \"multi-basket\" approach with separate targets and dual metrics to address both short-term and long-term climate risks, asserting that simultaneous mitigation of both pollutants is essential to meet global temperature targets and reduce climate overshoot.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Methane and carbon dioxide are the two primary drivers of global warming, with methane acting as a \"super pollutant\" due to its intense near-term warming effect. While carbon dioxide persists for centuries, methane has a shorter lifetime of ten to twelve years but is significantly more potent in the short term, effectively wrapping the planet in more than 80 blankets compared to carbon dioxide's single blanket.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The current standard for emissions accounting uses a 100-year timeframe and a single carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) metric known as Global Warming Potential (GWP), which the author claims is a political rather than scientific decision. This approach masks methane's short-term impact and creates ambiguity that hides the distinct warming effects of different pollutants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"To effectively manage climate risks, the document proposes adopting dual metrics—specifically reporting the 20-year metric (GWP20) alongside the 100-year metric (GWP100)—and mandating that countries set separate nationally determined contributions (NDCs) for methane and carbon dioxide.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Simultaneous mitigation of methane and carbon dioxide is critical for preserving Arctic summer sea ice and reducing climate overshoot. A dual metric approach aligned with the Global Methane Pledge—targeting a 30% reduction below 2020 levels by 2030—could reduce climate overshoot by a factor of seven compared to a single CO2 metric.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Atmospheric concentrations of both pollutants have reached record levels. As of June 2024, CO2 concentrations were 427 ppm, a 54% increase from pre-industrial times. As of April 2024, methane concentrations reached 1932 ppb, nearly tripling since pre-industrial times, with significant annual increases of 10-18 ppb occurring since 2020.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000229#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["methane","carbon dioxide","greenhouse gas accounting","global warming potential","climate metrics","nationally determined contributions"],"geography_discussed":["United States"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["Policy Analysis","Scientific Review"]},{"id":"rmi-000604","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000604","title":"Unraveling Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Aviation Fuel","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-17","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/unraveling-willingness-to-pay-for-sustainable-aviation-fuel/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"A survey of 23 companies by RMI and the Mission Possible Partnership reveals that airlines and corporate customers are willing to pay a significant green premium for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates (SAFc). Airlines showed an average WTP of $6 per gallon, while corporate buyers averaged $300 per ton of CO2 abated. The study finds a preference for waste-based feedstocks and shorter contract durations. These findings suggest that SAF projects, particularly those using the HEFA pathway, could be bankable today by meeting the financial returns required by investors.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Airlines and logistics service providers expressed an average willingness to pay (WTP) of $6 per gallon for SAF, which is nearly three times the fossil jet fuel price of $2.29 per gallon at the time of writing.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Corporate buyers showed an average WTP of $300 per ton of CO2 emissions abated for SAF certificates (SAFc), with values ranging from $298 (industrial companies) to $325 (corporate travel and consulting firms).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Buyers prefer SAF produced from waste-based feedstocks, such as tallow, over crop-based alternatives due to concerns regarding food sector competition and sustainability issues like water quality and biodiversity.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"There is a preference for shorter offtake contracts; longer durations decrease the probability of purchase and lower the WTP, likely because buyers expect SAF costs to drop as the market matures.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In the US market, the WTP for SAFc suggests that SAF projects—especially those using the HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids) pathway—can be bankable, potentially providing the 15-20 percent levered equity returns sought by private equity energy transition funds.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000604#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["Sustainable Aviation Fuel","Scope 3","climate finance","decarbonization"],"geography_discussed":["United States","Los Angeles"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["market survey","economic assessment","discrete choice experiment"]},{"id":"rmi-000697","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000697","title":"Financing Solar Panels Just Became Much Easier. 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A 12kW project at the Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ in Compton, California, serves as an example, expecting to save over $180,000 in electricity costs over 20 years with no upfront payment. RMI's RISE Cohort is working to scale this model by providing technical assistance to local governments and financial institutions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000697#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The Inflation Reduction Act's 'Direct Pay' (elective pay) provision allows tax-exempt entities, including nonprofits and cities, to receive cash back of 30% to 70% on clean energy project down payments, removing a previous barrier where these entities could not utilize tax credits.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000697#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A third-party financing model leverages Direct Pay by allowing non-taxable financial entities (such as green banks, CDFIs, or nonprofits) to own the system and cover upfront costs. The recipient pays a monthly lease lower than their previous electricity costs, and the owner reinvests any payback exceeding the project cost into further solar projects.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000697#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ (The Brook) in Compton, California, implemented a 12kW solar array with no upfront costs via this model. 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RMI analysis indicates that 40% of US households would receive no benefit from residential solar tax credits due to insufficient tax liability.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proposed model enables tax-exempt entities to act as third-party owners, utilizing 'elective pay' (direct pay) to receive cash payments from the US Treasury for Investment Tax Credits (ITC) and Production Tax Credits (PTC). This allows projects to access bonus 'adders'—including a 10%–20% credit for LMI communities—that are unavailable to individual taxpayers under the Section 25D residential credit.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The model can significantly increase household savings compared to traditional loans. In a southern Nevada example, a system owned by an individual without tax liability might save $10,000 over 20 years, whereas a solar lease leveraging direct pay at 30% or 60% ITC could save between $12,600 and $17,800. Savings could rise to $20,400 if mission-driven lenders reduce required returns from 12% to 8%.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Several organizations have implemented versions of this model: Georgia BRIGHT (a nonprofit CDFI lease program), the Columbus Region Green Fund's Impact Solar Initiative (targeting 40 MW of solar), a partnership between Solar United Neighbors and One Roof in Duluth, MN, and the Solar4Us @ Henderson-Hopkins project in Baltimore, MD.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Implementation challenges include CDFI certification compliance (as leasing is not currently an eligible activity), Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for GGRF-funded projects, and domestic content requirements for projects 1 MW or larger to avoid ITC reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The model's impact could be scaled by stacking direct pay with other capital sources, such as the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) eligible investments from commercial banks, and Program Related Investments (PRI) from philanthropic foundations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"rmi-000504#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["photovoltaics","Inflation Reduction Act of 2022","climate finance","Green bank"],"geography_discussed":["Georgia","Columbus","Duluth","Baltimore","New York City","Nevada","California"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy analysis","financial modeling","case study"]},{"id":"rmi-000546","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/rmi-000546","title":"Harvesting Sunshine","publisher":{"name":"RMI","organization":"rmi"},"document_type":"executive summary","language":"en","date_published":"2024-09-03","source_url":"https://rmi.org/resources/harvesting-sunshine/","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Energizing Agriculture Programme (EAP) in Nigeria demonstrated that switching to electric productive uses of energy (PUE) can reduce agribusiness energy costs by up to 82% and significantly lower the levelized cost of energy for minigrid developers. 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