A FAREWELL TO FOSSIL FUELS: ANSWERING THE ENERGY CHALLENGE
In "Energy Strategy: The Road Not Taken," Amory Lovins's landmark Foreign Affairs piece in 1976, he describes two energy choices then facing the nation. While the "soft path" that was proposed 36 years ago is no longer far from conventional wisdom, our polical energy narrative—and strategy—remain stuck.
In his latest article published in the March/April 2012 issue of Foreign Affairs, Lovins seeks to shift the energy conversation again. Download the article from RMI's Knowledge Center.
BUILDING EFFICIENCY CASE STUDY: SAN FRANCISCO FEDERAL BUILDING
Watch how a U.S. General Services Administration-owned building was designed as a model workplace with aggressive performance goals.
A Historic Groundbreaking
Last week, President Obama spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, describing the importance of the museum as a monument to our shared history.
Less known are the energy efficient design strategies that will reduce the museum's energy use and enhance visitor experience. Read our 2010 Solutions Journal article.
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