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Pushing Energy-efficient Retrofits Closer to the Tipping Point
It is not often these days that a public initiative, mired as many governments are in partisan and fiscal gridlock, holds promise to create a positive tipping point. Originally posted on Triple Pundit.
Outlet’s Top Ten Blogs of 2011
When we launched the RMI Outlet earlier this year, we sought to create a gathering place of individuals who are passionate about America’s energy future.
Retrofits Surpass New Builds in LEED-Certified Green Buildings
This year saw a major shift in the green building sector. According to figures released earlier this month, the majority of green buildings around the world using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria are retrofits of existing buildings rather than new builds.
Chile: A Potential Goldmine of Efficiency and Renewables
In Chile, Rocky Mountain Institute Chairman and Chief Scientist Amory Lovins sees a country with vast efficiency and renewable energy potential.
Transportation Conundrum: Cash-strapped cities worldwide face difficult decisions.
Around the globe, cities are trying a variety of measures to tackle transportation-related challenges. However, in tough economic times, dwindling budgets force tough choices about where to invest time and money.
