THE INSTITUTE FOR
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
UC Santa Barbara’s Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is a world leader in developing breakthrough technologies that substantially save energy while advancing the standard of living worldwide. IEE’s award-winning research has been the foundation for numerous energy-saving innovations including bright and energy-saving white light LED lighting, more energy-efficient data-center communications and interconnects, and software that reduces energy usage in buildings worldwide.
Research Themes
Projects within each theme attack critical energy-efficiency grand challenges to develop new technologies for improving and ensuring a more sustainable future.
Highlights
Learn more how the Institute of Energy Efficiency influences the world
3 UCSB Teams Receive IEE Seed Funding for Energy Efficiency Research
The IEE’s Research Seed & Software Impact Seed Programs award three UCSB projects to continue advancing innovation in energy-efficiency research.
October 14, 2025
Professor Shuji Nakamura featured as the Thomas A. Edison Memorial Lecturer in Washington DC
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) proudly hosted the Thomas A. Edison Memorial Lecture, featuring Professor Shuji Nakamura, 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physics.
September 8, 2025
"Energy Transition in Food Processing & Distribution"
Description: Panel from the Emerging Technologies Review 2024: Workshop on Climate Risk and Smart Food Systems
Speakers:
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Jesse Tootell, Dir of Research & Development at Lineage Logistics
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Robert Dika, CFO of Primex Farms
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Daniel Hartwig, President of California Fresh Fruit Association
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Steven Sesock, VP of Operations at Los Gatos Tomato Products
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Moderator: Dr. Eric Masanet, UC Santa Barbara