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This technical explainer by RMI analyzes the voluntary carbon market (VCM) for ozone-depleting substances (ODS) recovery and destruction credits. It details how these projects provide high-additionality climate benefits by permanently destroying potent greenhouse gases like CFCs, while identifying significant logistical, legal, and technical barriers to scaling, particularly in developing nations.

Maharashtra aims to produce 500 kilotons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. While not yet cost-competitive with grey hydrogen, the report finds that state subsidies could reduce the levelized cost of hydrogen by 21–25%, and connections to the Central Transmission Utility could lower costs by up to 30%. Raigarh and Ratnagiri are identified as potential early-mover hubs.

This report analyzes how Southwestern Pennsylvania can leverage its industrial legacy in steel and glass, alongside its current strengths in robotics and AI, to develop cleantech clusters. It identifies battery manufacturing, solar component manufacturing, and green buildings as high-potential sectors that could diversify the regional economy and create jobs, provided the region improves coordination and addresses specific workforce gaps.

The RMI report 'The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q2' analyzes integrated resource plans (IRPs) for electric utilities across the United States. It finds that utilities are increasingly projecting higher electricity demand and responding by expanding gas power plant capacity and delaying fossil fuel retirements, leading to a widening gap between projected emissions and net-zero climate targets.

This report analyzes the recent surge in coal power approvals in China, the drivers behind this expansion, and the strategies being employed to transition the power sector toward decarbonization and flexibility.

The Carbon Crediting Data Framework (CCDF), developed by RMI's Carbon Markets Initiative, is a public toolkit designed to standardize and organize carbon crediting data in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). It aims to replace static PDFs and fragmented data with a common language and structure to reduce transaction costs and improve credit quality assessment.

This report outlines financing strategies and implementation pathways to develop the charging and grid infrastructure necessary for the adoption of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in India, emphasizing the need for coordinated action between public and private stakeholders to meet net-zero goals by 2070.

This report by RMI analyzes the techno-economic pathways for green hydrogen production in India, examining 17 states to evaluate the impact of national and subnational policies on production costs. It compares various project configurations—including stand-alone on-site, CTU-connected, and STU-connected projects—and highlights the critical role of transmission charge waivers and capital subsidies in achieving cost competitiveness against grey hydrogen.

This briefing by RMI argues that the "Pennsylvania Plus" (Penn+) region is uniquely positioned to become a hub for an emissions-differentiated gas market. The region possesses a strong combination of low-methane gas supply, developed market infrastructure, and a supportive regulatory environment, though it currently faces a gap where the supply of low-leakage gas exceeds buyer demand.

This report by RMI outlines strategies and a toolkit for Caribbean policymakers and energy leaders to accelerate a just and equitable transition from aging, diesel-based energy models to resilient renewable energy systems, emphasizing the urgency of the transition due to climate impacts and the importance of the 2025 window for revising Nationally Determined Contributions ahead of COP30.

RMI and [C]Worthy present a strategic roadmap for the development of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems in the marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) industry. The report emphasizes that credible carbon quantification requires integrating direct in situ measurements with scientific modeling. It outlines a nine-step organizational journey—from initial strategy and hiring a quantification lead to data reporting and industry knowledge sharing—to help startups secure funding and ensure environmental accountability.

This briefing by RMI discusses the role of US states in industrial decarbonization, using a case study of Washington state to illustrate the potential for emissions reductions, the resulting increase in electricity demand, and the policy levers available to states to maintain industrial competitiveness.

RMI's technical pathways analysis for Washington's Emission-Intensive, Trade-Exposed (EITE) industrial sectors indicates that existing and near-term technologies can reduce emissions by 39% by 2034, supporting the potential for updating the state's Cap-and-Invest program with sectoral benchmarking and new allowance reduction schedules after 2034.

This report by RMI analyzes the global trajectory of electric vehicle (EV) adoption, noting that many markets have passed critical tipping points. It highlights that in the United States, the total cost of ownership for light-duty EVs is now lower than for gas-powered cars, while medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) electric trucks are trending toward cost parity with diesel. The document also discusses the role of battery recycling in potentially eliminating the need for additional mining by 2040.

This policy brief outlines the critical role of Distribution companies (DISCOMs) in expanding India's electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to meet national penetration goals, detailing the estimated infrastructure requirements by 2040 and priority actions for DISCOMs to facilitate this growth.

The E-Bike Rebate Program Guidebook, published by RMI, provides a comprehensive framework for local governments, nonprofits, and transportation agencies to design and implement e-bike rebate programs. It outlines a five-step process: establishing a project team and goals, designing funding and incentive structures, partnering with bike shops, executing community outreach, and managing the program launch and follow-up. The guide emphasizes equity, suggesting income-tiered rebates and diverse application methods to increase accessibility for low- and moderate-income residents.

This report examines how six key Indian ports can evolve into green hydrogen hubs. It emphasizes the need for a Common User Infrastructure (CUI) framework and the strategic repurposing of existing assets like LNG terminals. While identifying barriers such as high production costs and land acquisition, it highlights that storage costs optimize at a capacity of 1.0–1.5 megatons per year.

This report by RMI examines the potential for integrating electrochemical carbon removal (CDR) technologies into coastal desalination value chains. It identifies synergies between desalination processes—such as the use of brine as a feedstock and shared pumping infrastructure—and the potential for these integrations to mitigate the environmental impacts of brine discharge while contributing to global climate 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).

The report examines the limitations of financed emissions as the primary metric for financial institutions (FIs) to align capital with a net-zero economy by 2050, suggesting a hybrid approach that combines portfolio-level tracking with actionable indicators and corporate transition assessments.