Xinxin Hu is a Senior Associate with RMI’s buildings practice, supporting the REALIZE initiative. She is currently focused on demonstrating the impact of Building Envelope Retrofit’s Value to the Grid in New York State. She also works on grid interactive efficient buildings (GEBS), investigating the potential of utilizing distributed energy resources and demand flexibility to enhance grid services and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. Her technical proficiency encompasses energy analysis, GEBS, building electrification, sustainable and resiliency design, and energy efficiency.