On this page, explore RMI’s groundbreaking work across the United States and our resources to guide policymakers, energy professionals, and advocates in developing and implementing effective state-based solutions for the energy transition.
State-level leadership is driving the energy transition across the United States. In this section, explore RMI’s most impactful insights, articles, and webpages by state to see how different regions are engaging with issues across the energy transition, from building efficiency to electricity decarbonization.
Click on a state below to see state policy resources for that state.
In this section, we have highlighted resources tailored to different decision makers, including state legislators and local government officials and regulators. This content is organized to help stakeholders at all levels of state governance, as well as advocates involved in the decision-making process, find the most relevant guidance and tools to shape state climate and energy outcomes. For additional materials on state public utilities commissions, see RMI's Regulatory Resources Dashboard.
As states embark on their individual climate and energy plans, some opportunities and policies can be applied or recreated across regions and states. In this section, we’ve compiled content showcasing major policy initiatives that can be implemented across the United States, as well as success stories demonstrating policy implementation in some states that can be used as a template for future efforts.
In this section, explore RMI’s web tools designed to support policy analysis and decision-making at the state level.
The industrial sector is a key component of the American economy, and as global demand for clean technologies and products increases, American industry must shift to stay competitive. Accounting for nearly a quarter of…
Minnesota, Colorado, and other states are unlocking time and cost savings from innovative transportation planning.
Colorado’s progress shows how smart methane policy spreads — and why other states should pay attention.
Regulators in the Western United States must understand the key drivers of resource adequacy risk and the options available to navigate them.
Federal incentives, interconnection queue shortcuts, strong engagement and support from the community and local workers, and an involved regulator helped lead the way for to transition a coal community into a clean energy driver.
A regulatory gap has led to a costly shift in utility investment to local transmission assets, putting the energy transition at risk.
Through the Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment program, utility grid investments can be much more affordable and just as reliable.
Carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, is necessary, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible, to meet climate targets.
RMI worked with utilities, regulators, and other EV charging stakeholders to develop insights that can help expedite needed grid upgrades.
South Carolina’s competitive industries, constraints, and opportunities to coordinate in a cleantech led economic development strategy.