Featured Publications
RII’s latest reports and guides offer practical strategies to improve efficiency across greenhouse and indoor farms.
Clear Guidance.
Trusted by Industry.
At Resource Innovation Institute, we provide the tools you need to make confident, informed decisions in controlled environment agriculture. Our resources are developed in collaboration with growers, engineers, utility leaders, policymakers, and manufacturers—and are peer-reviewed to ensure accuracy and real-world relevance.
We offer a diverse library of publications, including:
- Best Practice Guides – Technical recommendations for improving efficiency across systems
- Policy Guidance – Support for public agencies advancing climate-smart infrastructure
- Primers – Introductory overviews of emerging technologies and practices
- Benchmarking Reports – Data-driven insights based on PowerScore submissions
- Industry Analysis – Trends and findings from national and regional statistics
Whether you’re planning a facility, shaping policy, or fine-tuning operations, RII’s resources are designed to meet you where you are—and help you move forward with clarity.
Learn with Us On YouTube
Looking for more in-depth education and real-world applications?
Explore our webinars, trainings, and expert interviews on the Resource Innovation Institute YouTube channel.
From energy benchmarking walkthroughs to deep dives on greenhouse design, our video library offers practical insights for growers, designers, policymakers, and more.
Developed Through Partnership
These resources were made possible through funding and collaboration with leading public agencies and research institutions.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the U.S. Department of Energy and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, whose leadership has been instrumental in advancing data-driven solutions for CEA.
We also thank the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for supporting the development of market transformation strategies and best practice adoption.
Our publications are built on the contributions of hundreds of industry experts, growers, equipment manufacturers, engineers, utility partners, and academic leaders, whose insights ensure each guide is grounded in real-world applications and forward-looking practices.
