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

  1. Does a greener car mean more green from your pocket?

    By Matt Mattila Posted Fri Sep 4, 2009 9:30am PDT for amorylovins 1 Comments

    buying a green car

    Find out the real total cost of ownership for an electric car with a new online calculator. Read full post »

  2. Campus commuters to lower carbon emissions

    By Molly Miller Posted Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:25am PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

    Richland College

    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 »

  3. Lightweight, fuel-efficient cars not necessarily less safe

    By Mike Simpson, Kristine Chan-Lizardo, Cory Lowe, and Cameron M. Burns Posted Thu Jun 11, 2009 4:56pm PDT for amorylovins 3 Comments

    Toyota

    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 »

  4. Reducing how much we drive -- child miles traveled?

    By Elaine Gallagher Adams and Hiroko Kawai Posted Thu May 21, 2009 10:44am PDT for amorylovins 5 Comments

    family using bikes

    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 »

  5. Efficiently freighting your goods across the country

    By Rocky Mountain Institute Posted Sun May 3, 2009 8:12pm PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

    Truck

    Trucks are the invisible supporters of our way of life, but we can make them much more efficient. Read full post »

  6. Making the world’s most famous office building (and yours) more efficient

    By Jonah Taylor Posted Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:57am PDT for amorylovins 0 Comments

    Empire State Building Co.

    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 »

  7. Solar power about to go mainstream

    By Sam Newman Posted Mon Apr 6, 2009 11:32am PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

    solar panels

    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 »

  8. Jogging lighter with eco running shoes and recyclable gear

    By Betsy Herzog Posted Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:01pm PDT for amorylovins 1 Comments

    Runner outside

    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 »

  9. Stimulus could increase government efficiency

    By Erik Bonnett Posted Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:10am PDT for amorylovins 0 Comments

    Capitol building

    Daylighting is a shovel-ready building retrofit that saves energy and money while increasing the productivity of government workers. Read full post »

  10. Getting ready for plug-in vehicles

    By Laura Schewel Posted Mon Mar 9, 2009 4:23pm PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

    plug-in hybrid, RMI

    Project Get Ready helps communities prepare for a network of electric vehicles now. Read full post »

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