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This report by RMI examines the cradle-to-gate (CtG) embodied carbon emissions associated with new low-rise residential construction in the United States, highlighting the potential for significant emissions reductions using existing, cost-effective materials.

An updated analysis by RMI comparing the economic and environmental impacts of all-electric versus mixed-fuel single-family new construction across nine US cities.

The Green Bond Fact Sheet details a KES 4.3 billion (USD 41.5 million) green bond issued by Acorn Holdings on October 3, 2019, to finance residential construction in Nairobi, Kenya.

This executive summary by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) outlines four key insights derived from interviews with eight leading net-zero energy (NZE) home builders in the US, who collectively account for 20 percent of the country's single-family NZE homes. The document discusses the economic viability of NZE homes, strategies for customer acquisition, the impact of labor shortages on construction methods, and the risk-mitigation benefits of building high-performance homes.