There's been a lot of talk lately about non-traditional strategies to finance renewable energy projects. Another potential tool in the financial capital toolbox is the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).   READ MORE >>

Earlier this month I handed a $10 bill to a clerk at the local theater. I didn’t think about it at the time, but a portion of that bill probably didn’t go directly into the coffers of a movie production company or the theater.   READ MORE >>

Accessing capital to support renewable energy project development is a complex and time-consuming process. Finding investors who are comfortable with the technology, off-taker, and other project-related tasks can be a daunting task, akin to a brain surgeon going door to door looking for customers.   READ MORE >>

Anyone who's taken an economics course knows the fundamental advantages in economies of scale. But achieving lower costs through aggregated purchasing, standardized processes, and large sales contracts is easier said than done.   READ MORE >>

If solar equipment, installation and other costs continue to drop, solar energy will be increasingly competitive in more markets after the scheduled end of solar tax credits in 2016, RMI experts told participants in a live web chat last week.   READ MORE >>