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This report provides a framework for conducting a Gas System Analysis (GSA) to help regulators and decision-makers evaluate the prudence of gas utility infrastructure investments, reduce consumer costs, and align utility operations with climate and public health goals.

This guide outlines the Renewables Investment for Social Equity (RISE) model, which enables tax-exempt entities to use the IRS 'direct pay' (elective pay) mechanism to deliver affordable solar energy to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. The model allows tax-exempt organizations to own solar systems, install them at low or no upfront cost for residents, and recover costs via the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

RMI proposes a new financing model where tax-exempt entities (e.g., CDFIs, green banks, and local governments) act as third-party owners of solar assets for low-to-moderate income (LMI) households. By utilizing the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) 'direct pay' mechanism and bonus tax adders, these entities can monetize credits that LMI homeowners cannot, reducing energy burdens and increasing solar adoption. The paper details implementation steps, identifies potential owners, discusses challenges such as CDFI certification and domestic content requirements, and highlights early adopters in Georgia, Ohio, Minnesota, Maryland, and New York City.

This guide by RMI describes resilience hubs as community-serving facilities designed to support vulnerable populations during and after extreme weather events. It outlines five foundational areas of support—power, communication, facilities, operations, and services—and provides six strategic lessons for cities implementing these hubs, emphasizing community partnership, energy efficiency, and the integration of solar and battery storage.

This policy brief by the Environmental and Energy Study Institute examines how U.S. ports are addressing climate change through mitigation strategies to reduce emissions and adaptation measures to increase resilience against sea level rise and extreme weather.

This report by RMI analyzes the regional readiness of 60 prominent US cities for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, focusing on infrastructure beyond city centers to address 'range anxiety'. The analysis evaluates metropolitan area readiness, day-trip destination readiness, and airport readiness, highlighting that while some cities and regions (particularly in California) are well-prepared, significant gaps in DC fast-charger coverage persist along major highways in several states.

The Maryland Stadium Authority issued a USD 34 million green bond on July 21, 2020, to finance the construction of Northwood Elementary PK-5 School, targeting at least LEED Silver certification.

This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analyzes the incremental costs of building zero-energy (ZE) and zero-energy ready (ZER) single-family homes in the United States. It argues that the cost premiums for these homes are modest and often fall below consumer willingness-to-pay and long-term savings thresholds, suggesting that outdated perceptions of high costs are a primary barrier to market penetration.

The Energy 101 Model Curriculum is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary undergraduate framework developed by APLU and the U.S. Department of Energy. It aims to create energy-literate citizens by combining the science of energy (physical and biological processes) with the social sciences (economics, ethics, and policy). The curriculum is divided into five units and is supported by the NTER open-source educational platform. Testing began in early 2013 at the University of Maryland, with further implementation planned at Maryland community colleges.

A statement by Norman Dean, Executive Director of Friends of the Earth, regarding the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case on whether the Bush Administration must regulate carbon dioxide emissions under the Clean Air Act.