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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A few policies to hedge against crashing oil prices
By Amory Lovins, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute for amorylovins 1 Comments
Why, and how, we should aggressively pursue efficiency and renewable power despite falling oil prices. Read full post »
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Making up for lost daylight
By Maria Stamas for amorylovins 51 Comments
The end of daylight saving time means more work for electric lights -- no small matter when it comes to the environment. Here are a few tips to make the extra darkness in our evenings a moot point. Read full post »
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Sure-fire ways to save on heating bills
By Allison Rutter for amorylovins 132 Comments
The average American household spends more than $500 a year on heat, but this doesn't have to be the case. Use less energy and still stay warm this winter with these tips. Read full post »
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Plugging in to the garage of the future
By Andrew Demaria for amorylovins 5 Comments
What do you call a system where the utility pays you for the power given to the grid by your electric car? Smart. Read full post »
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Lessons in green: Higher education leading the way
By Betsy Herzog for amorylovins 1 Comments
Colleges and universities are huge energy consumers. They're also great test beds for making large institutions carbon neutral. Read full post »
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The future of waste
By Maria Stamas for amorylovins 2 Comments
Recycling, once a novelty, now is commonplace. Is "zero waste" on the same path? Here's an inside look at one company that's already there. Read full post »
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Can biofuels be the solution?
By Jeffrey John for amorylovins 4 Comments
We cannot meet the projected demand for transportation fuels unless we address efficiency first. Read full post »
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Driving the policies of energy change
By Maria Stamas for amorylovins 1 Comments
Making cities walkable and combating urban sprawl would cut America's oil addiction -- and the people who can make it happen are local, not national. Read full post »
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Understanding our clean energy options
By Sam Newman for amorylovins 1 Comments
The U.S. presidential candidates are talking energy policy, but sometimes what they're saying is obscured by rhetoric. Here are several key concepts in simple terms. Read full post »
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How we can achieve true security
By Maria Stamas for amorylovins 1 Comments
Seven years after 9/11, our airports, stadiums and other public gathering places are arguably more secure, but our energy infrastructure remains a target. Read full post »
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