RMI transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to secure a prosperous, resilient, clean energy future for all.https://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvqkv2aol72vGrowth and national security depend on increasingly interconnected electrified technologies and supply chains. State-level industrial policies can catalyze investment and job growth, expand grid capacity, and tame electricity prices, all at the same time. https://ow.ly/3ovC50ZOU8i17 Sep 2026 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqkv2aol72vhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvlew7n3qb27To successfully build new energy technology clusters, US policymakers and economic leaders need clarity on where to compete, what constrains investment and growth, and who to coordinate with to advance solutions at scale. https://ow.ly/LJTa50ZO24I 15 Sep 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlew7n3qb27https://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvjc5cnpb42nWhat does energy security look like today? Increasingly, it means efficiency, resilience, and harnessing abundant domestic resources that can't be embargoed or monopolized. Ahead of Climate Week NYC, explore how countries and communities are strengthening energy security: https://ow.ly/Ty8K50ZNBw514 Sep 2026 23:45 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvjc5cnpb42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvirexnos32rCustomer outages are a symptom of underlying grid reliability that can arise from any part of the power system. RMI’s new guide can help US policymakers evaluate the root cause of reliability issues to decide on solutions that meet the grid’s actual needs. https://ow.ly/ojqb50ZNubx14 Sep 2026 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvirexnos32rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvfkckjsn52tRMI will be advancing market-based solutions for an energy system that delivers greater security, prosperity, and health. Our experts will focus on affordability, resilience, health, and expanding opportunities to benefit from the clean energy transition. https://ow.ly/3XGN50ZMKgF13 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfkckjsn52thttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mvdaknbcvw2vHow can the U.S. meet rapidly growing electricity demand while keeping bills affordable? Increasing the speed and fairness with which we connect new generation and load to the US grid can reduce costs and meet rising demand. Explore RMI’s work: https://ow.ly/ZXXs50ZMJuG 12 Sep 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdaknbcvw2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mv6get7nj22nInvestment in the distribution system has become one of the largest and fastest-growing drivers of US electricity bill increases. A flexible, well-executed distribution system operator (DSO) model can help meet the affordability challenge. https://ow.ly/JnQU50ZLY8S 10 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6get7nj22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3muzeaz4ef22kGlobal market standards for chemicals are increasingly tracking emissions intensity, signaling a growing demand for lower-emissions products. To stay competitive, facilities in Texas and Louisiana can modernize to improve resilience and reduce pollution. ⬇️08 Sep 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzeaz4ef22khttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3muxiq6eemk2kOil comes in many forms, and Venezuela’s is mostly “extra heavy”— the consistency of peanut butter — which means it takes more energy to refine, process, and transport, adding more energy waste and emissions along the way. https://ow.ly/Rm0V50ZKqIB 07 Sep 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxiq6eemk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mupijnsvz72aThe vast majority of energy projects with signed interconnection agreements in PJM are for solar, wind and batteries. If constructed, these new clean energy projects could help rein in costs. 04 Sep 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupijnsvz72ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3muhs6fmepi2lElectricity now heats 42% of US households, reflecting a decades-long shift toward electric heating and away from fuels like coal, wood, and oil. 01 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhs6fmepi2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mufiev5gk422Global gas operations waste more than 2x the amount of gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz. When companies reduce gas waste, they significantly bolster energy, economic, and environmental security. 31 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufiev5gk422https://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mu7zzuc6yx2fUncertain data center electricity demand creates risk around generation procurement — if the load does not materialize as planned, other customers could foot the bill for underutilized infrastructure. https://ow.ly/lPig50ZGLiI 29 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7zzuc6yx2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mtp3onkaua22Hosting clean energy on often neglected and contaminated lands can turn “brownfields” into “brightfields.” With brightfields, communities can reuse land that has limited value and meet their energy needs while reducing conflicts over local land use. https://ow.ly/lr4N50ZCMOo22 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtp3onkaua22https://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mtmkg6z5dx22A “connect‑and‑manage” (C&M) approach can shorten the long timelines for connecting new electricity generation to the US power grid — helping to ensure that supply meets demand growth driven by data centers and other large loads. https://ow.ly/XfUf50ZCv1X21 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmkg6z5dx22https://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mtjmkjf56u2aSoutheast Asia’s steel demand could rise 30% by 2030 and more than double by 2050. But more steel doesn’t have to mean more blast furnace constructions. A new RMI report shows how ASEAN-5 can meet growing demand while avoiding decades of carbon lock-in: https://ow.ly/NpfM50ZAZXJ 20 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjmkjf56u2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mtf5z7avws2uAs record temperatures scorched the UK, RMI convened energy sector leaders across industries at London Climate Action Week (LCAW) to discuss the challenges and opportunities of advancing energy security and affordability in a warming and volatile world. https://ow.ly/oWqF50ZB6ya18 Aug 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtf5z7avws2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mt4timabhj2uThose wispy white airplane contrails may look harmless, but they could cause 1–2% of human-driven warming. RMI’s Andrew Chen spoke to Marketplace about how small flight-path changes could sharply reduce their climate impact. 🔊 https://ow.ly/hWOA50ZzzLT15 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4timabhj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mt2jsthn7j2aCutting emissions won’t be enough to meet global climate goals. We’ll also need carbon dioxide removal (CDR) at massive scale. New RMI research finds mining wastes and infrastructure could remove 1B+ tons of CO₂ from the air each year. https://ow.ly/tRIc50ZzTBF14 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2jsthn7j2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3msw4w7xt6f2mAs heat waves intensify across Europe, AC is becoming essential — but adding millions of conventional units would drive up costs, power demand & emissions. RMI’s Lindsay Rasmussen tells WIRED how next-gen cooling could offer another path. https://ow.ly/VgTQ50Zz6VK 12 Aug 2026 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3msw4w7xt6f2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mstfqm7jhc2zMeeting data center electricity demand with new large, long-lived, high-cost resources creates financial risks for customers. RMI analysis examines how different planning approaches can help meet electricity demand while minimizing generation costs: https://ow.ly/W0nX50ZybrW 11 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstfqm7jhc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3msqot6akzl2wGas is marketed as a clean, reliable fuel, but it is actually made up mostly of methane and other toxins. Minimizing gas loss would avoid wasting energy, reduce costs, and lessen negative environmental, health, and safety impacts.10 Aug 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqot6akzl2whttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3msiurfab722zRefrigerants are everywhere — cooling our homes, food, vaccines, and data centers. But leaks and improper use can drive up costs, reduce efficiency, and harm the climate. This article unpacks what you need to know 👉 https://ow.ly/UrBw50ZxG8M 07 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiurfab722zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3msbsi3ck7s2iTexas’ connect-and-manage (C&M) process helps the state to add new electricity generation faster than other regions. Creating a C&M option for the country would help energy supply keep pace with demand to support affordability and economic competitiveness: https://ow.ly/7q6k50ZwiQE04 Aug 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbsi3ck7s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3ms7h2vzpal2gLiquefied natural gas (LNG) usually travels farther than pipeline gas and goes through more extensive processing, “liquefaction,” transport, “regasification,” and storage, making it prone to more energy waste, methane emissions, and health risks.03 Aug 2026 21:31 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms7h2vzpal2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mrq7a6rlzu2kEnergy, manufacturing, and computing are converging into a set of technologies that underpins energy security and economic competitiveness. State policy can play an important role in accelerating electro-industrial projects: https://ow.ly/HFKL50ZtS0F28 Jul 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq7a6rlzu2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mrnevngrxk2nPennsylvania announced it will propose a new rule to address methane emissions across the state’s oil and gas sector. Utah and New Mexico also recently took action to protect taxpayers from being stuck with the bill for cleaning up old oil and gas wells.27 Jul 2026 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnevngrxk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mrfu467v5i2pPennsylvania just announced it will propose safeguards for methane emissions from its oil and gas sector. Because methane is the main component of gas and a powerful greenhouse gas, this rule could help reduce pollution while bolstering energy security. https://ow.ly/zZfG50Zsor6 24 Jul 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfu467v5i2phttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mrb4g6i5jw2kA connect and manage (C&M) interconnection approach can cut the timeline for generation connecting to the grid in half. RMI breaks down how C&M works, and how it could be applied outside of Texas: https://ow.ly/MV7Q50ZrrZk 22 Jul 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrb4g6i5jw2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rockymtninst.bsky.social/post/3mr3utddgjp2fGas is commonly extracted along with oil. It consists mostly of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and other toxic chemicals. Gas loss is widespread across oil and gas infrastructure, wasting energy, increasing costs, and threatening human health. https://ow.ly/p9ls50Zq4BH20 Jul 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:336eqevp4cwdyplbqkoiwu7o/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3utddgjp2f