About Rocky Mountain Institute:

Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, entrepreneurial, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) think-and-do tank. Co-founded in 1982 by Amory Lovins, who remains an active thought leader as Chairman and Chief Scientist, the Colorado-based organization now has approximately 75 full-time staff, an annual budget of nearly $12 million, and a global reputation. RMI excels in radical resource efficiency, especially via integrative design. We drive progress chiefly by transforming design, identifying and busting barriers, and spreading innovation.

Posts by Rocky Mountain Institute:

Putting The Muscle Into Electric Cars

2014 Cadillac ELR at 2013 Detroit Auto Show (image copyright EarthTechling)

Even as EVs appeal to feminine sensibilities, they can likewise appeal to the testosterone-fueled, tech-savvy masculine side of some of us (men and women).

The Story Of The Electric Car Challenge In New York City

Nissan LEAF taxi NYC

What will it really take for the Big Apple to drive EV adoption and hopefully clean up its air in the process?

Germany Rocks The Clean Energy Revolution

germany solar power

Germany—the world’s number four economy and Europe’s number one—has lately provided an impressive model of what a well-organized industrial society can achieve in clean energy.

Solar Energy Lights For Developing World Also Empowers Women

Empowered Generation

Empower Generation focuses on solar LED lighting in developing nations by empowering entrepreneurial women to take the lead.

Australia No Longer A Solar Energy Underdog

australia solar

In a world where cost is king, Australia is proving that it can be a unique model for continued solar adoption.

With Smart Parking Comes Smarter Transportation

smart parking

Smart parking, in addition to promising near-term reductions in emissions and fuel use, turns out to be an ideal test bed from which to kick start a full transportation system overhaul.

Crowdsourcing Solar: A Closer Look At The Risk

image via Mosaic

The yield on crowdfunded solar power investments appears to compensate investors for any additional risk they’re taking on.

Asian Giants Embracing More Clean Energy

Japan Solar Installation

Japan, China, and India add strong reasons to expect the already-underway renewable revolution will scale even further and faster.

Range Anxiety Overlooks Electric Car Sweet Spot

Tesla Model S

Let’s not forget the way most of us actually drive, and how today’s EVs are incredibly compatible with those habits. It’s in their sweet spot.

Are Direct-Drive Turbines The Future Of Wind Energy?

mervento wind turbine

Direct drive wind turbines are seen by some as the future of the wind industry given their lifespan and durability.