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This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) examines the inefficiencies within the U.S. heavy-duty trucking industry, specifically Class 7 and 8 trucks. It identifies a fragmented value chain and cultural barriers as primary obstacles to efficiency, while asserting that existing technology could double trucking efficiency through improvements in platform, operations, and regulation.

This case study by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) examines the Responsible Energy Plan (REP) launched by Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association in January 2020. The plan outlines a transition from coal-fired generation to a diversified portfolio of renewables to meet state carbon regulations and member demands while maintaining affordability and reliability.

The 'Midwest Manufacturing Snapshot' by the World Resources Institute provides estimated manufacturing subsector-specific energy use and economic activity data for the 10 member states of the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA), alongside summaries of state policies aimed at reducing energy intensity and costs.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute argues that climate policy and low-carbon infrastructure investments can stimulate the U.S. economy, create jobs, and revitalize rural communities, while delaying action risks significant GDP losses and public health crises.

The report 'Charting the Midwest' provides a quantitative analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across eight U.S. states in the Midwest region, utilizing a consistent methodological framework to allow for direct comparison between states.

This fact sheet from the World Resources Institute describes the impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program (CSBP), highlighting its role in reducing diesel pollution, providing cost savings to school districts, and stimulating the domestic electric school bus manufacturing industry.