Rocky Mountain Institute – Who They Are and What They Do

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is a global, independent nonprofit working to transform energy systems through market‑driven, clean‑energy solutions. Active in over 50 countries, the organisation collaborates with governments, utilities and communities to advance affordable, resilient, low‑carbon energy transitions. Its Islands Energy Program brings extensive experience supporting Caribbean nations to design and deploy renewable, hurricane‑resilient energy systems. Through this partnership, NEF is helping improve healthcare reliability, reduce dependence on diesel, lower operating costs, and strengthen long‑term climate resilience for a frontline island community.

What NEF Does with RMI

In 2026, NEF is supporting the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) to install a solar‑and‑battery microgrid at the Union Island Hospital Clinic in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The clinic currently faces frequent outages due to diesel dependency and a fragile grid, compromising essential healthcare delivery—especially during extreme weather. The new system, designed to Category‑5 hurricane standards, will provide resilient, clean and continuous power for more than 5,000 people who rely on the clinic each year.