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This briefing by RMI argues that PJM can address rapid load growth and high energy costs by streamlining the interconnection process for Energy Resource Interconnection Service (ERIS) resources. Based on analysis by Aurora Energy Research, the document asserts that energy-only resources, particularly wind and solar, are financially viable without capacity revenues and could provide significant cost savings to ratepayers if the interconnection pathway is reformed to prioritize speed and minimal network upgrades.

This policy brief by RMI examines the critical shortages in the United States' electric grid supply chain, noting that demand for hardware has surged since 2019 due to load growth and grid modernization. The document details the risks of high import reliance and proposes a three-pronged federal strategy—easing near-term bottlenecks, expanding domestic production, and promoting innovation—to secure the supply chain, reduce costs, and foster economic growth.

RMI's report analyzes the economic and strategic value of responsible mining practices, specifically focusing on the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards. It finds that while the energy transition increases demand for critical minerals and heightens ESG risks, implementing rigorous voluntary standards is economically rational, protecting asset value and enhancing supply chain resilience.

This briefing by RMI and the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) outlines the challenges of decarbonizing the chemicals sector and proposes a strategy combining demand aggregation and 'book and claim' systems to unlock investment in low-emissions production technologies.

This report by RMI argues that the United States is well-positioned to lead the next-generation geothermal supply chain by leveraging existing oil and gas expertise, but warns that targeted policy and research are required to avoid bottlenecks and capture economic benefits.

This briefing analyzes the PJM Board's January 2026 decision regarding the Critical Issue Fast Path for Large Load Additions (CIFP-LLA). It outlines how states within the PJM region can implement retail-level policies—such as specialized tariffs and improved forecasting—to manage the surge in data center electricity demand without increasing costs for residential ratepayers or compromising grid reliability.

The Massachusetts Carbon Dioxide Removal Study, conducted by RMI for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), evaluates 23 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage pathways to determine their feasibility and scalability within the state's policy and economic context to support its Net Zero 2050 mandate.

The "Playbook for Advocates and Regulators" is a guide providing a checklist for advocates and regulators to manage cost allocation and recovery for distribution investments. It emphasizes asking critical questions during pre-filing, planning, and ratemaking proceedings to clarify risk exposure and protect ratepayers from inaccurate load or distributed energy resource (DER) forecasts.

This case study by RMI examines the clean community financing ecosystem in Michigan to provide lessons for other US regions. It highlights how a dense network of green banks, CDFIs, and state-level initiatives, coordinated by the Michigan Climate Investment Hub, works to overcome barriers to clean energy investment in residential, small business, and MUSH sectors.

This briefing by RMI analyzes the economic impact of utility-scale wind and solar energy on rural American agricultural lands, noting that revenues from these sources are becoming comparable to major agricultural commodities in several states.

This policy brief examines the United States government's recent shift toward using equity investments to secure critical mineral supply chains, particularly to reduce dependence on China. While these deals provide essential up-front capital and have catalyzed private investment, the author argues that equity alone is insufficient and must be paired with demand-side supports, such as price floors and offtake agreements, to ensure long-term market stability.

This case study examines the deployment of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) in India, focusing on a commercial-scale pilot by Lodha Developers. While technical standards and commercial production have begun, the document identifies significant bottlenecks in the value chain—specifically in concrete mix optimization, ready-mix concrete (RMC) readiness, and supply chain reliability—that hinder the transition from pilot projects to mainstream adoption.

This executive summary by RMI evaluates the performance of reclaimed R-410A refrigerant compared to virgin refrigerant in HVAC systems. The report argues that scaling the recovery and reclamation of refrigerants from retired equipment is essential to bridge the supply-demand gap created by the U.S. HFC phasedown under the AIM Act, demonstrating that reclaimed refrigerants meeting AHRI 700 standards provide performance parity with virgin supply.

This report by RMI analyzes the demand for near-zero emissions steel in seven East and Southeast Asian countries by 2030, identifying a significant gap between projected demand and the current supply pipeline.

This briefing from RMI and the New Energy Industrial Strategy (NEIS) Center analyzes the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war. It argues that while governments are currently relying on short-term fixes like strategic reserves and subsidies, the crisis provides an opportunity to accelerate the transition to clean energy, electrification, and efficiency to reduce long-term vulnerability to volatile global fuel markets.

This guide explains the process that transmission providers and large load customers, such as data centers, use to connect loads exceeding 20 megawatts (MW) to the electric grid. It details the six-step interconnection process, the distinction between customer interconnection facilities and network upgrades, and the regulatory roles of FERC and state PUCs in cost allocation.

This briefing by RMI proposes a 'regional-first planning' framework to integrate large load interconnection requests (such as those from data centers) with system-wide transmission planning. The goal is to replace the current parallel, project-by-project approach with a coordinated model that identifies system-wide projects first to reduce total costs and improve regulatory oversight of network upgrades.

This policy brief by RMI argues that system-wide transmission planning is a more efficient and lower-risk method for integrating large loads, such as data centers, into the electric grid compared to the site-specific load interconnection process. The document outlines how comprehensive planning—which typically looks 5 to 20 years ahead—can reduce piecemeal network upgrades and deliver higher benefit-to-cost ratios through scenario planning and phased investment triggers.

This briefing by RMI proposes a 'new carbon economy' that treats carbon dioxide as a valuable raw material rather than a waste product to achieve a net-negative emissions footprint while maintaining the supply of essential carbon-based materials.

This briefing by RMI describes how financial institutions can use forward-looking, asset-level data to conduct corporate transition assessments. Using a case study of the steelmaker ArcelorMittal and data from Forward Analytics, the document demonstrates how analyzing investment pipelines against company targets and global or regional transition pathways can identify 'execution gaps,' transition risks, and financing opportunities across sustainability, risk, and front-office functions.