Sustainable Energy (Minor)
Princeton University
Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Engineering,
Technology & Trades
Program Type: Minor
Description
The Program in Sustainable Energy is a minor designed for Princeton undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers or graduate education in the area of sustainable energy science and technology to achieve: 1. An understanding of current energy resources, carriers, end users, technologies, and their impact on climate and environment. 2. The ability to quantitatively analyze, design, and develop innovative energy systems and technologies that support sustainable economic growth, energy security, biological diversity, and environmental harmony for life on Earth. 3. An understanding of Earth, global climate, and environmental change from engineering, technology, economics, and policy perspectives.