Empire State Building Glows Green for Rocky Mountain Institute’s 30th Anniversary

Institute celebrates three decades of impact at the iconic building.

Snowmass, CO--The Empire State Building will be lit green tomorrow, May 10, to commemorate the 30-year anniversary of Rocky Mountain Institute’s founding, and to celebrate three decades of impact driving the efficient and restorative use of resources. This lighting coincides with an RMI-hosted 30th anniversary event at the iconic office building themed “Celebrating Solutions.”

Global Electric Vehicle Insight Exchange Debuts in Los Angeles

International partnership formed to help participating spur worldwide EV growth.

Los Angeles, CA--Today, The Global Electric Vehicle Insight Exchange (EVX) debuts at the World EV Cities and Ecosystems Conference, launching the first international EV City Casebook and web portal to accelerate the global push toward cleaner, electrified transportation.

Cities See Electric Mobility as Critical to Future, Says Rocky Mountain Institute

New York, Seattle join RMI’s Project Get Ready to get EV-ready

Snowmass, CO--Today, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announced that its Project Get Ready initiative has partnered with New York and Seattle, exceeding its goal to build a network of 20 North American partner cities committed to fostering electric vehicle deployment. It’s an indication that an increasing number of U.S. cities and regions view electric mobility as a critical aspect of their future.

Distributed solar brings challenges, benefits to CA’s grid

Rocky Mountain Institute report evaluates potential impacts for electric utilities and customers in a distributed renewable future

Snowmass, CO—Rocky Mountain Institute today released a report detailing implications for electric utilities of declining costs and increased deployment of distributed energy resources such as solar panels for homes, which have spread rapidly in California.

Jon Creyts joins Rocky Mountain Institute

RMI strengthens expertise on helping business pursue efficiency and clean energy opportunities

1 March 2012—Snowmass, CO—Dr. Jon Creyts, recognized thought leader on energy, competitiveness, and the business implications of climate change, today joins Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) as Program Director for the industrial practice. He joins RMI’s current Program Directors—Hutch Hutchinson, formerly a partner and director of Boston Consulting Group, and James Newcomb, formerly a strategy leader at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

RMI Spinoff Bright Automotive to Close Doors, Remain Force in the Market

Bright helped lay foundation for established automakers to lead America off oil

February 29, 2012 – Snowmass, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Institute is saddened by the news that Bright Automotive is closing its doors after four years. However, the institute is confident that the principles embodied in the company will remain a force in the market.

Rocky Mountain Institute to help drive solar adoption in Colorado

Team awarded DOE SunShot funding to develop solar-friendly communities

Snowmass, Colo. — A team led by Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA), and including Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), received a $491,000 federal grant to pilot a program in Colorado that could reduce solar permitting and interconnection costs by 25 percent.

Rocky Mountain Institute recommends strategies to “sell” efficiency

New report offers utility strategies to go broader and deeper with efficiency programs

Snowmass, Colo.—Utilities can dramatically increase the effectiveness of efficiency programs by adopting a range of improved business practices, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) found in a report released today, Turbocharging Efficiency Programs: Going for Broader and Deeper Savings.  

Rocky Mountain Institute Launches Reinventing Fire in Nation’s Capital

Washington, D.C. – October 27, 2011 – Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) today unveiled its anticipated book and strategic imperative, Reinventing Fire: Bold Business Solutions for the New Energy Era, at the National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Rocky Mountain Institute Awarded DOE Funding to Drive Innovative Solar Business Models

RMI and partners working to advance low-cost solar PV

Snowmass, Colo. - Today, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announced funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for their Innovative Solar Business Models Project.