Enabling Sustainable Results
Study
REWI uses novel approaches to assess risk and reduce uncertainty. This informs permitting, siting, and operation to advance renewable energy and improve conservation.
Solve
Technology makes it possible to minimize impacts on wildlife. Collaborative research identifies priorities and informs best practices to avoid, minimize, and offset impacts.
Act
Through outreach and collaboration, REWI shares the latest research and helps partners implement renewable energy-wildlife solutions.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration
We are a partnership of leaders in industry, wildlife management agencies, and science and conservation organizations who collaborate on a shared mission:
Through science and collaboration, accelerate responsible deployment of renewable energy to mitigate climate change and protect wildlife and ecosystems.
REWI Partners
Get to Know New REWI Executive Director Troy Hartley
Troy Hartley joins the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) as its new Executive Director, bringing over 25 years of experience in collaborative research, stakeholder and community engagement, science-to-management processes, and innovation on a wide range of natural resources and environmental issues.
Test out the REWI Research Hub!
Interactive and evolving, the Research Hub is a one-of-a-kind information-sharing center that pools information from credible sources across the global renewable and wildlife research community. By making sound science accessible and consolidated, the Hub empowers energy and conservation/science stakeholders to make data-informed decisions, streamlining paths forward toward renewable energy and conservation goals.
Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund 2025 Project Update
The Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF, the Fund), an industry-led initiative advancing scientific research on solutions to mitigate solar and wind-wildlife impacts, shares two project portfolio updates for 2025.
Solar Energy, Wildlife, and Related Natural Resources
Solar power is estimated to grow up to five-fold in the next decade. REWI is building a solar program that evaluates wildlife, natural resource, and ecosystem interactions with solar energy.
REWI Recognizes Outgoing Executive Director Abby Arnold
The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) Board of Directors passed a Board Resolution at the December 2024 Board Meeting recognizing Abby Arnold, outgoing REWI Executive Director, for 30 years of tireless work on renewables, wildlife, transmission, and related topics. Abby is moving on from REWI as of February 28, 2025, after 15+ years serving as REWI’s Executive Director.
Wind Energy & Wildlife
REWI’s National Wind Wildlife Research Plan details our priority areas of research to achieve key outcomes for wind energy development and wildlife conservation.
REWI Announces 2025 Wind- and Solar-Wildlife Webinars
REWI is excited to announce 2025 Wind- and Solar-Wildlife Webinars! Join us this year to hear experts discuss key topics around solar energy, wildlife, and ecosystems. Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable insights and participate in critical Q&A discussions.