“At Rocky Mountain Institute we are practitioners, not theorists. We do solutions, not problems. We do transformation, not incrementalism.”
–Amory Lovins, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Scientist
Who We Are
Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, entrepreneurial nonprofit think-and-do tank™ that drives the efficient and restorative use of resources. Established in 1982 by Amory and Hunter Lovins, what began as a small group of colleagues focusing on energy solutions has since grown into a broad-based Institute with approximately 90 full-time staff, an annual budget of nearly $15 million, and a global reach.
As a group of industry experts, thought leaders and engineers, RMI focuses on breaking through basic challenges related to energy and resources.
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What We Do
RMI is engaged in research that addresses pragmatic designs, practices, and policies, not social theories or laboratory experiments. We work on all parts of the solution process—idea, strategy, and implementation—in the high impact areas of energy, mobility and vehicle efficiency, energy resource use, security, and the built environment.
Instead of focusing on the negative consequences of our actions, RMI brings a philosophy of applied hope to overcoming our challenges. We use applied hope to create truly transformative change to bring about a future that is just, prosperous, and life-sustaining for all, for ever.
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How We Do It
RMI’s research and consulting staff works with industry leaders and key stakeholders in three interconnected Core Practice areas:
Learn more about RMI's strategic roadmap to drive our goal of moving the United States beyond the fossil-fuel economy.