Electricity
Wrapping up the “Future of Buildings and the Grid” live chat
For 35 years, brothers Tom and Ray Magliozzi have been doing "Car Talk". With their Boston accents and penchant for self-deprecating humor, they've become a staple on National Public Radio.
What Automakers Can Learn From Boeing’s Culture of Weight Reduction
As President Obama tries to accelerate the development of lightweight autos with a $14.2 million program, auto companies and suppliers can look to Boeing for an example of how to capture the competitive spoils of lightweight design by first building an institutional culture around it.
Renewable Energy-Backed Securities: Coming Soon to a Solar System Near You
Earlier this month I handed a $10 bill to a clerk at the local theater. I didn’t think about it at the time, but a portion of that bill probably didn’t go directly into the coffers of a movie production company or the theater.
30th Anniversary Outreach Shows Support for RMI’s Challenge to Transcend Timid Thinking
Co-chairing the RMI30 Host Committee with Suzanne Farver has been a great pleasure—although, at first, as Suzanne says, our task seemed daunting: “Call everyone in the world and invite them to a party at the Empire State Building!” Simple, right?
Building a Business (and Culture) Around Sustainability Is An Evolving Process
On March 22, Rocky Mountain Institute solar experts Ned Harvey and Jesse Morris sat down with Matthew Hamilton and Dana Dalla Betta of Aspen Ski Company (SkiCo) to discuss solar and energy efficiency in the Roaring Fork Valley. Three themes emerged on the challenges and opportunities to not just pursue solar, but build a sustainable company.