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Transforming the global energy system to secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all.

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RMI is an independent nonprofit founded in 1982 that transforms global energy systems through market-driven solutions to align with a 1.5°C future and secure a clean, prosperous, zero-carbon future for all. We work in the world’s most critical geographies and engage businesses, policymakers, communities, and NGOs to identify and scale energy system interventions that will cut greenhouse gas emissions at least 50 percent by 2030. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Oakland, California; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

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As a non-partisan organization that has long worked with both Republican and Democratic administrations, we stand ready to work with the new administration and all newly elected officials to bolster energy security, clean energy technologies, and clean manufacturing jobs. Globally, RMI research shows rapid advances in the deployment of wind, solar, battery storage, and electric vehicles. In the US, historic investments are spurring a cleantech manufacturing boom nationwide that is bringing down costs for families and businesses, improving energy reliability, and creating employment and growth in both red and blue parts of the country. That’s why outside of Washington, states, cities, governments, citizens, nonprofits, and companies across the board are committed to working together for an equitable clean energy future that brings prosperity to all. RMI is committed, as it always has been, to partnering with a broad range of collaborators to advance the energy transition. That imperative is true both here in the U.S. and worldwide.https://lnkd.in/g-bW7p32
This year at #COP29, climate technology and climate financing took center stage. China leads the world in investment in this area, with climate tech startups driving innovation and advancing climate solutions. However, due to uncertainties in growth prospects and a weak credit system, these startups are disadvantaged in the financial market, hindering their development potential. RMI’s latest report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of climate technology in China and identifies the financing challenges faced by China’s climate tech startup. The report also proposes three strategies to optimize financing: - Develop scientific evaluation models to accurately measure carbon-related returns - Facilitate platform development to break down information barriers and streamline resource allocation - Innovate financial products to mitigate risks for investors and expand financing options for startups Read the full report to learn more:https://bit.ly/3UWR4hd
🌍 The impacts of climate change are being felt worldwide. But there’s hope. RMI is driving solutions that can cut emissions and help deliver a sustainable future for all of us. From deploying solar + battery systems for health clinics in Barbados to cool-roof technologies in India, we’re building a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. But we can’t do it alone. 🔋 Every 1donated=1 donated = 1donated=2 with our match! Through Dec. 31, gifts will be doubled. Let’s turn today’s climate challenges into tomorrow’s solutions — together. Donate now to double your impact ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YSfJVl #FallAppeal #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
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At #COP29, leaders and experts gathered to hear about the Climate Finance Access Network’s (CFAN) unique approach to climate resilience in the Caribbean. By training and embedding advisors, CFAN supports Caribbean nations with the skills they need to access climate finance effectively for project development, all in service of a shared goal: Caribbean-led, Caribbean-driven climate action. The panel, moderated by CFAN’s Senior Director, Laetitia De Marez, featured Kennedy Roberts, Grenada’s Sustainability Development Goals Ambassador, Rochelle Newbold, Special Advisor for Climate Change & Environmental Matters, Office of the Prime Minister, Bahamas, and CFAN Advisors Shalenie Madho and Kunal Singh. From practical insights on climate finance to innovative strategies to boost resilience, the discussion spotlighted CFAN’s role in unlocking new pathways for sustainable growth across the Caribbean, ensuring that local voices and solutions are at the forefront of climate action. 💬✨ Thank you to all attendees for joining this crucial conversation on how tailored, local strategies are turning climate finance into lasting resilience in the Caribbean! For those unable to attend in person, please enjoy the video that set the stage for conversation: featuring the first CFAN Caribbean cohort.#CFANadvisors #climatefinance #trainforclimate
"Energy efficiency is the most important lever not being pulled right now," RMI CEO Jon Creyts told Bloomberg News. "It will make the entire energy transition cheaper, faster, fairer, and more secure." Two-thirds of today’s energy supply is wasted, representing about $4.6 trillion a year, or 5% of global GDP. Countries need to double the global rate of annual energy efficiency improvements through 2030 to reach climate goals. Improving energy efficiency means buildings and machines use less energy, driving down costs and making resources available for investing in the clean energy grid of the future. https://bloom.bg/4eDAn17
A pioneering financial deal in Chile demonstrates how innovative lending mechanisms can speed the retirement of coal assets and support affected communities. The $125-million partnership between IDB Invest and Engie Energia Chile has established a model financial mechanism that links interest rate reductions to early coal plant retirement while also funding renewable development. The structure's efficacy has been validated through real results. Multiple generating units at the Tocopilla thermal facility have ceased operations ahead of their scheduled retirement date, while a 151-megawatt wind generation facility in Calama progresses toward commissioning. This successful implementation can be attributed to several critical enabling conditions: Chile's comprehensive policy framework supporting coal phase-out initiatives; definitive demand signals from industrial electricity consumers; strategic deployment of blended finance by development institutions; and the increasingly favorable economics of renewable energy generation. Chile’s progress extends beyond this deal. In 2019, they decided to phase out coal. At the time, the South American country had 28 coal-fired power plants. At #COP29 on Friday, Chilean Minister of Environment Maisa Rojas provided a status update on a panel moderated by RMI’s Brian O'Hanlon and hosted by The Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA): Chile has closed 11 coal-fired power plants and there are 9 more available for closing or retrofitting by 2026. To learn more about how Chile made this happen and the lessons it learned, check out this case study: https://bit.ly/3YRKVUx
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To decarbonize the steel sector, reducing emissions from making iron is essential. And green hydrogen provides a viable pathway to achieve near-zero emissions in the ironmaking process. Globally, steel supply chains are dependent on key regions that supply iron ore. That’s why iron and steel are usually produced in the same integrated facilities, near access to cheap coal. When iron ore reserves are co-located with renewable energy resources, a higher value green hydrogen-based iron product can be produced. This presents the opportunity to physically separate the making of steel from the production of iron to establish Green Iron Corridors. The production of green iron can instead take place in areas with ample renewables, to make clean hydrogen. Transporting that green iron to existing steel centers can help steelmaking remain where demand is strong. At #COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, RMI brought together representatives from various geographies across the supply chain — iron ore miners, renewable energy, and hydrogen developers, financiers, and government officials — to explore the emerging production and trade dynamics for Green Iron Corridors and identify action items to make them a reality. Learn more about green iron corridors: https://bit.ly/3CvptgP[Pictured: Sadesh Sookraj of IFC - International Finance Corporation, Bronwyn Grieve of Fortescue, Alex Hewitt of CWP Global, Khroumbaly Mohamed Lehbib of the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Mauritania, Thomas Koch Blank of RMI]
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Grateful and humbled by the partners who came together at the Pacific Pavilion at #COP29 on Finance Day for RMI and Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)'s event on project and pipeline development in the Pacific. The Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) experience is particularly familiar with the challenges in unlocking finance and capitalizing project pipelines at pace and scale. Pacific countries face severe human and technical constraints in accessing climate finance throughout project life cycles. Samoa Minister Schuster put it best: "The Pacific is not lacking ambition—our Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are among the most ambitious in the world. The Pacific is not lacking ideas—we have a wealth of concept notes and project proposals waiting to be developed. The Pacific is not lacking knowledge—we have some of the world’s leading climate experts, and our ancestral knowledge is a treasure trove of wisdom. The Pacific is not lacking talent—our youth are engaged, passionate, and ready to take action. What we are lacking is a regional mechanism or facility that can help us develop the necessary documents and studies to create strong project proposals. We need a well-resourced facility that can provide technical assistance to countries and regional entities, while simultaneously building the capacity of project developers across the region." I would like to thank the speakers who came together to share insights and solutions: @Fekitamoeloa ʻUtoikamanu, Tagaloa Cooper, Colin Young, Ph.D, @Dr Filimon Manoni, Sefanaia Nawadra, David Gumbs, Laetitia De Marez
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Today was an incredibly exciting and gratifying day for Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN). I watched from afar as in Baku, on Finance Day at #COP29, we announced that CFAN will be expanding to three countries in Africa: the beginning of its first Africa cohort. A huge thank you to the U.S. Department of State for their support of CFAN to make this possible! As our Senior Director, Laetitia De Marez puts it: This is just the beginning. Although these three countries represent the first African cohort, CFAN’s goal is to extend our support across the African continent over the next year. We are fully committed to supporting the implementation of the #NCQG and #NDCs, drawing on three years of experience in unlocking climate finance and the invaluable insights of those on the ground who are working to drive climate solutions. As we share and celebrate this news, I encourage you also to turn to our latest impact report, which lays out quite clearly what CFAN is capable of and has already accomplished. Twenty advisors in as many locations across three cohorts in the Pacific and Caribbean. 76.6millionsecuredinclimatefinance.Astaggering76.6 million secured in climate finance. A staggering 76.6millionsecuredinclimatefinance.Astaggering1.4 billion project pipeline. I am incredibly proud of the work our advisors have accomplished, demonstrating what lasting, embedded, and tailored support can do to unlock climate solutions. I am deeply grateful to the collaboration of our host countries, who have identified their priorities and areas of greatest need and helped ensure the right person was there for the job. I am grateful to our partners who make CFAN the network it is, helping us to recruit, train, embed, and backstop the cohorts, making sure that our advisors are set up for success. There is much more to do, but we are primed for it. The year to come will be an exciting one, and a tremendous opportunity for impact as we set out to help implement the new climate finance goal and ensure that access and equity are at the forefront. Read more about our expansion: https://lnkd.in/gsFK7-8HBrowse our impact report:

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