Buildings
Building Efficiency Crucial to COP21 Commitments
At COP21 in Paris, countries are gathering with the aim of achieving a universal agreement on climate that can keep global warming below the critical 2°C level. Of the many areas of opportunity to drive change, the role of buildings is pivotal.
Innovating at RMI’s New Innovation Center
We are less than one month away from moving into our new building. December 14th will be our official first day of work in the RMI Innovation Center. Happy Holidays RMI! We are extremely busy putting the final touches on the interior finishes, the rooftop PV system, and the control…
Residential Energy+: Mapping the Future of Home Energy Upgrades
Kitchen remodels are sexy to homeowners. Energy efficiency is not. This simple yet punchy statement shared at the recent Residential Energy+ 2015 Workshop, held just outside Washington, DC, is one of many pervasive assumptions top industry representatives shared for what’s holding back homeowner investment in home energy performance, and failing…
Residential Energy+: Making Home Energy Upgrades Accessible, Convenient, Affordable
Imagine a world where you have a contractor in your home for a renovation to expand your kitchen and living room space. You plan to get conventional windows, lighting, and appliances because you expect the energy-efficient options will come at a higher upfront cost. But then your contractor starts inquiring…
Residential Energy+ and Transparency: Making value visible for home energy performance
Imagine you’re a prospective homebuyer. Knowing that a home purchase may be the largest expenditure you make in your lifetime, you aspire to make a sound financial decision. So you look into utility costs to compare the monthly financial outlook for different properties. However, you soon discover that this information…
