Research at the Institute for Energy Efficiency (IEE) is organized into three interdisciplinary themes; Smart Societal Infrastructure, Energy Efficient Computing and Communications, and the Food-Energy-Water Nexus. Projects within each theme attack critical energy-efficiency grand challenges by leveraging the expertise of UCSB’s acclaimed faculty, engineers and researchers to develop new technologies to improve energy efficiency and ensure a more sustainable future. IEE’s mission also includes expediting the commercialization of these technologies.
IEE research is funded through government grants, industry-sponsored projects, and generous donors. The Institute selectively supports emerging new directions in research by providing seed-funding or matching-grant funding to UCSB faculty. Additionally, the Institute facilitates and supports efforts to secure government and industry funding.
Research Themes
Projects within each theme attack critical energy-efficiency grand challenges to develop new technologies for improving and ensuring a more sustainable future.
Learn more about the IEE's research here.
Technical Foundation
Projects within each theme attack critical energy-efficiency grand challenges to develop new technologies for improving and ensuring a more sustainable future.
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IEE by the Numbers
Facts show the impact of the Institute of Energy Efficiency
Diverse
Vibrant
Social
Creative
6
Nobel Laureates
#1
Green School
1000
acres on the California coast
200+
majors, degrees, and credentials
1008
faculty members
23051
students enrolled
Dynamic Environment
Progressive + Pioneering
Socially Rewarding
“The cleanest power plant is the one you don’t have to build.”
“IEE’s award-winning research has been the foundation for numerous energy-saving innovations including energy-saving white light LED lighting, more energy efficient data-center communications and interconnects, and software that reduces energy usage in buildings worldwide.”