Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, nonprofit organization working to foster the efficient and restorative use of resources. For over 25 years, RMI's staff has helped everyone from business to government protect natural and human capital and create wealth.
RMI's cofounder, chairman and chief scientist Amory Lovins has been published in 29 books and hundreds of papers. His work has been recognized by the "Alternative Nobel." He has been awarded the Benjamin Franklin and Happold Medals, and named one of Time Magazine's "Heroes for the Planet."
Recent Blog Entries
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Does a greener car mean more green from your pocket?
By Matt Mattila for amorylovins 1 Comments
Find out the real total cost of ownership for an electric car with a new online calculator. Read full post »
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Campus commuters to lower carbon emissions
By Molly Miller for amorylovins 2 Comments
Richland College in Texas is one of many schools trying to reduce its impact by helping students carpool and telecommute for classes. Read full post »
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Lightweight, fuel-efficient cars not necessarily less safe
By Mike Simpson, Kristine Chan-Lizardo, Cory Lowe, and Cameron M. Burns for amorylovins 3 Comments
A lighter vehicle can be just as safe as a heavier one -- saving lives not only of passengers but of people in other vehicles and of pedestrians. Read full post »
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Reducing how much we drive -- child miles traveled?
By Elaine Gallagher Adams and Hiroko Kawai for amorylovins 5 Comments
Driving less isn't just about how we get to work. It's about how much we drive our kids around town. Read full post »
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Efficiently freighting your goods across the country
By Rocky Mountain Institute for amorylovins 2 Comments
Trucks are the invisible supporters of our way of life, but we can make them much more efficient. Read full post »
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Making the world’s most famous office building (and yours) more efficient
By Jonah Taylor for amorylovins 0 Comments
The Empire State Building's retrofit might seem far removed from the kind of steps we can take at home or in the office – but taking the right steps, in the right order, makes a big difference in any building Read full post »
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Solar power about to go mainstream
By Sam Newman for amorylovins 2 Comments
The solar industry has been growing 50 percent every year for a decade -- and it's poised to revolutionize our energy system. See how you can take advantage of the trend. Read full post »
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Jogging lighter with eco running shoes and recyclable gear
By Betsy Herzog for amorylovins 1 Comments
When you go outside to get some fresh air, are you actually making the air less fresh? From mountain biking to skiing, outdoor sports do not come without an energy burden. ... Read full post »
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Stimulus could increase government efficiency
By Erik Bonnett for amorylovins 0 Comments
Daylighting is a shovel-ready building retrofit that saves energy and money while increasing the productivity of government workers. Read full post »
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Getting ready for plug-in vehicles
By Laura Schewel for amorylovins 2 Comments
Project Get Ready helps communities prepare for a network of electric vehicles now. Read full post »
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