About Us

REWI is a groundbreaking independent nonprofit that works to solve renewable energy, wildlife, and related natural resource challenges by leveraging essential collaboration and actionable science to generate positive real world impacts.

Mission:

Through science and collaboration, accelerate responsible deployment of renewable energy to mitigate climate change and protect wildlife and ecosystems

Built on a strong partnership of leaders, the Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) works collaboratively with the renewable energy industry, conservation and science organizations, and wildlife management agencies to ensure that renewable energy and wildlife both thrive. Prior to January 2022, REWI was known as the American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI).

Essential Collaboration

We convene leading voices to identify and develop pivotal questions and science leading to practical solutions. Our collaborative model embraces a variety of perspectives for a comprehensive approach, involving:

• Conservation/science organizations
• Renewable energy industry
• Science advisors
• Universities/academics
• State/local regulatory groups
• Federal agencies
• National labs
• Consultants

Actionable Science

REWI produces peer-reviewed science and develops information-sharing platforms to address the most pressing questions for renewables, wildlife, and ecosystems, including:

• 15+ years advancing results for wind energy and wildlife
• Reframing the approach to solar wildlife-research
• Synthesizing and disseminating research results
• 70+ published manuscripts, technical reports, and meeting proceedings in our Results Catalog

Real World Impact

Our work informs actionable strategies for developing renewable energy and protecting wildlife and ecosystems by:

• Disseminating science
• Informing responsible renewable energy development
• Leveraging outreach networks to magnify impact