The Foundation for Renewable Energy and Environment is a non-profit, international organization established to promote a better future based on energy, water and materials conservation, renewable energy use, environmental resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

Founded by Dr. John Byrne, FREE’s mission is carried out by a dynamic team of experts, distinguished academics, and leading professionals committed to energy and environment from around the world. A Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, International Network of FREE Minds, Professional Staff, and Volunteers make up the FREE Team.

FREE's work focuses on the areas of Research and Education, Advice & Consultation, Development of New-Nature Society Models, and Outreach to promote a better future focused on energy conservation, renewable energy use, environmental resilience, and sustainable livelihoods around the world. The foundation’s unique, hands on approach considers the planet’s sustainability challenge at the micro level in order to develop and implement solutions for change at the macro level.

FREE makes available published work on topics important to energy and environmental issues.

FREE’s activities and programs are supported by the generous financial donations of individuals and corporations along with grants and fundraising efforts.