Focus Areas
Promoting climate resilience through collaborative policy, decarbonization, and renewable resources
Widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies will help the global community curb climate change acceleration. RTI International is at the forefront of renewable energy implementation, decarbonization technologies, and electric sector research both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., we work with federal and state agencies to build energy sector and economy-wide models that help policymakers assess clean energy policies.
Clean energy is a critical component to sustainable development throughout the world. Clean energy technology not only improves our quality of life by reducing air and water pollution, but it also mitigates fossil fuel energy dependence by creating renewable resources in local communities.
Clean energy technologies are renewable in nature and offer less environmentally invasive ways to power the global community. Common sources of clean energy include solar, wind, water, geothermal, bioenergy, renewable natural gas, and nuclear power.
Demonstrating Low-Carbon and Low-Cost Sustainable Aviation Fuel
RTI and Syzygy Plasmonics successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking greenhouse-gas-to-jet fuel solution at RTI’s Energy Technology Development Facility. This new technology converts two greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and methane, into low-carbon-intensity fuels. The results allow for future decarbonized transportation from jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline energy.
Reducing CO2 Emissions with Innovative Non-Aqueous Solvent
RTI partnered with SLB, a global leader in energy technology, and CEMEX, a cement and concrete construction company, to design carbon capture plants using our non-aqueous solvent technology. Our work shows the industrial application required for reducing carbon emissions in current energy and construction industries.
Power Africa Empowering East and Central Africa Project
In East and Central Africa, the Power Africa Empowering East and Central Africa Project, implemented by RTI, is increasing affordable energy access for households, businesses, health clinics, and schools. We are increasing clean energy generation and supporting clean energy transitions while improving private sector engagement. This project aims to deliver 11.5 million on- and off-grid connections, providing 50 million people with access to new or improved electricity from clean sources, and plans to mobilize $4.7 billion in public and private investment.
USAID Energy Secure Philippines Activity
In the Philippines, the USAID Energy Secure Philippines project, implemented by RTI, aims to mobilize $750 million in private sector investment to stimulate 500 megawatts in additional generation capacity, which will help to reduce poverty, foster inclusive economic growth, and promote sustained prosperity. The project supports energy security by helping electric utility companies improve performance, increase the use of advanced energy sources and systems, and foster competition in the market.
USAID Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership Activity
In Papua New Guinea (PNG), the USAID Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership project, implemented by RTI, works with the PNG government to increase access to affordable and reliable electricity to advance inclusive growth, development, and empowerment in communities through the country. The project aims to help PNG achieve its goal of 70% electrification across the country by 2030.
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