Rocky Mountain Institute

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an independent non-profit organization of experts across disciplines working to accelerate the clean energy transition and improve lives. Since its founding in 1982 by Amory Lovins, RMI's chairman emeritus, RMI has grown to 300 staff working on four continents with a global reach and reputation.

RMI's mission is to "transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future." The organization works to achieve this mission through a variety of activities, including:

• Research and analysis: RMI conducts research on a variety of clean energy technologies and solutions. This research is used to develop reports, white papers, and other educational materials that help businesses, policymakers, and the public make informed decisions about how to transition to a clean energy economy.
• Consulting and advisory services: RMI provides consulting and advisory services to businesses, governments, and other organizations on how to transition to a clean energy economy. This includes services such as strategic planning, technology assessment, and project management.
• Advocacy and policy development: RMI advocates for policies and programs that support the development and deployment of clean energy technologies and solutions. The organization also works to educate policymakers about the benefits of clean energy.

RMI is a well-respected organization in the clean energy community. The organization is known for its independent and objective research, its deep expertise in clean energy technologies, and its commitment to helping businesses, governments, and the public transition to a clean energy economy.

Here are some specific examples of RMI's work:

• RMI developed the concept of "negawatts," which are energy savings that can be achieved through energy efficiency and other measures. This concept has helped to transform the way that energy is produced and consumed around the world.
• RMI worked with the city of Aspen, Colorado, to develop a plan to become 100% renewable energy by 2030. This plan has been used as a model for other cities around the world.
• RMI is working with the Indian government to develop and implement a plan to transition to a clean energy economy. This plan is one of the most ambitious clean energy plans in the world.

RMI is a leader in the clean energy transition. The organization's work is helping to make the world a cleaner, more prosperous, and more secure place.