Research Centers & Institutes
Introduction
AASHE’s directory of research centers and institutes aims to be a comprehensive database of academic centers in sustainability and related fields.
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Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems
- Concordia University (QC)
The Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems (CIWESS) trains students to be at the forefront of sustainable development practices. It promotes research into new systems, technologies and solutions …
- Posted Sept. 22, 2020
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Rutgers Energy Institute
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus (NJ)
The Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) has four main purposes: to educate undergraduate and graduate students, to pioneer in energy research and innovation, perform community outreach to share information and engage …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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The Solar Institute
- George Washington University (DC)
The Solar Institute identifies, generates, and shares pragmatic policy solutions to catalyze the adoption and scale of solar energy. Serving this mission, the Institute conducts objective research to advance politically …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability
- Columbia University (NY)
The Earth Institute Center for Environmental Sustainability is dedicated to the development of a rich, robust and vibrant world within which we can secure a sustainable future. Through a diverse …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Florida Gulf Coast University Emerging Technologies Institute
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)
The FGCU Emerging Technologies institute is an off campus institute designed to facilitate projects and research in regards to sustainable technology. Projects will be geared towards environmental sustainability and renewable …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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Biofuels and Bioproducts Research Lab
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
The focus of research at the Biofuels and Bioproducts research lab includes studying the chemical makeup of algae and the economic and physical feasibility of optimizing it as an alternative …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology (NUCRET)
- Northeastern University (MA)
NUCRET leads the national and worldwide effort in developing the fuel cells of the future based on the platinum free catalysts, as well as novel chemistries for advanced rechargeable batteries …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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Center for Energy, Economic & Environmental Policy (CEEEP)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick Campus (NJ)
The Center for Energy, Economic & Environmental Policy (CEEEP) conducts applied research to evaluate and help develop energy policy at the state, regional, national, and international levels. The Center explores …
- Posted April 25, 2016
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Center for Applied Energy Research
- University of Kentucky (KY)
The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy (CAER) investigates energy technologies to improve the environment. Researchers contribute to technically-sound policies related to fossil and renewable energy. CAER is one …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
RASEI (pronounced RAY-see) is a joint institute between the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) addressing important, complex problems in energy that require a …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Center for Sustainable Energy at Notre Dame
- University of Notre Dame (IN)
The Center for Sustainable Energy at Notre Dame (ND Energy) is a University Research Center whose mission is to foster and grow energy-related research toward sustainable and affordable energy solutions, …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Energy Institute
- University of Michigan (MI)
The University of Michigan Energy Institute builds on the University of Michigan’s strong energy research heritage at the heart of the nation’s automotive and manufacturing industries to develop and integrate …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Center for Energy and Environmental Resources (CEER)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
The Center for Energy and Environmental Resources (CEER) serves as the central liaison for energy and environmental research, education, and public service at the University of Texas at Austin. It …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University (ISEN)
- Northwestern University (IL)
The Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern was established in 2008 as an umbrella organization whose unique mission is to advance global energy and sustainability solutions through transformational research, …
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Center for Energy Research/Education/Service
- Ball State University (IN)
The Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) at Ball State University, is an interdisciplinary academic support unit focused on issues related to energy and resource use, alternatives and conservation. As described …
- Posted April 12, 2016
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Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI)
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
Berkeley Energy and Climate Institute (BECI) is the coordinating hub for energy and climate research at UC Berkeley. BECI fosters collaboration between UC Berkeley, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) …
- Posted April 11, 2016
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Precourt Energy Efficiency Center
- Stanford University (CA)
The Precourt Energy Efficiency Center promotes economically efficient reductions in energy demand through research, education and dissemination of information. PEEC is an independent research lab that works with all seven …
- Posted April 11, 2016
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Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy
- Boston University (MA)
The Institute for Sustainable Energy is a university-wide center for research, academic program enhancement, and engagement with industry and the energy policy community.
We work with faculty in many departments …
- Posted March 8, 2016
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University of Maryland Center for Global Sustainability
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
Global sustainability depends on a robust global economy, a healthy environment, clean energy services, and a stable climate. Yet these issues are major policy challenges on which progress has been …
- Posted March 8, 2016
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Institutes of Energy and the Environment
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
The mission of the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment is to foster and facilitate interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration to positively impact important energy and environmental challenges.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Golisano Institute for Sustainability
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
Golisano Institute for Sustainability is a multidisciplinary academic unit at RIT whose mission is to undertake world-class education and research programs in sustainability with major foci on sustainable production, sustainable …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Centre for Applied Business Research in Energy and the Environment
- University of Alberta (AB)
The Centre for Applied Business Research in Energy and the Environment (CABREE) is an independent research centre located within the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta. Given …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Energy & Environmental Education
- University of Northern Iowa (IA)
UNI’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) helps children, youth, and adults make sense of complex environmental and energy-related issues while finding ways for the community to participate in …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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National Center of Excellence (NCE) on SMART Innovations
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The National Center of Excellence (NCE) on SMART Innovations provides climate and energy system solutions based on sound science and engineering to governments and industries around the globe. Its research …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Energy & Sustainability Center
- Florida State University (FL)
The Energy and Sustainability Center (formerly Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering Center) addresses challenging alternative energy issues through innovative solutions for consumers and industry. The need for energy systems that …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) is an applied research and development laboratory that provides R&D and related services for industry and government clients with a focus in …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Law, Energy & the Environment
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Center for Law, Energy & the Environment (CLEE) channels the expertise and creativity of the Berkeley Law community into pragmatic policy solutions to critical environmental and energy challenges. Its …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Energy and Environmental Security
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
An interdisciplinary research and policy center at CU-Boulder Law School, Center for Energy and Environmental Security (CEES) works to develop practical strategies and solutions for moving international society toward a …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Serving the people of the American West, the nation, and the world through creative, interdisciplinary research, bold, inclusive teaching, and innovative problem solving in order to further true sustainability for …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Center
- University of Houston (TX)
The Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Center at the University of Houston Law Center links energy issues with impacts on environment and natural resources. Building on the academic excellence of …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Law Center
- Vermont Law School (VT)
Founded in 1978, the ELC serves as the hub for a wide-range of activities, including classes, faculty, research centers and institutes, conferences, lectures, and other special programs. At the ELC, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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CEER: Center for Environmental and Energy Research
- Alfred University (NY)
The Center for Environmental and Energy Research (CEER) at Alfred University is a multidisciplinary research and education program. CEER utilizes Alfred's expertise in ceramic engineering, materials science/engineering, and related programs …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Small Wind Research and Demonstration Site
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Small Wind Research and Demonstration Site is a unique program to give first-hand experience with wind power technology. This facility is open to the public to see and hear …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Collaborative Biodiesel Project
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Collaborative Biodiesel Project is a student-led initiative at Appalachian State University and is partially funded by the EPA P3 Award: Student Design Competition for Sustainability. The purpose of the …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Bioenergy and Photosynthesis
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The center carries out frontier multidisciplinary scientific research designed to use biological and biologically-based artificial systems to address societal energy needs in a sustainable manner, with an emphasis on solar …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Alabama Center of Excellence in Clean Energy Technology
- Calhoun Community College (TX)
Students in the Renewable Energy program will learn and train in the brand new, state of the art Alabama Center for Excellence in Clean Energy Technology (ACECET) facility on the …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Resnick Sustainability Institute
- California Institute of Technology (CA)
The mission of the Resnick Sustainability Institute is to foster transformational advances in energy science and technology through research, education and communication. The Resnick Sustainability Institute is Caltech’s studio for …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Light-Material Interactions in Energy Conversion (LMI-EFRC)
- California Institute of Technology (CA)
The "Light-Material Interactions in Energy Conversion" Energy Frontier Research Center (LMI-EFRC) is a national resource for fundamental optical principles and phenomena relevant to solar energy conversion, and for design of …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Sustainable Energy Systems
- Clarkson University (NY)
Clarkson University has been engaged in energy research and education for over 35 years and the faculty's wide range of interests and activities span disciplines from Engineering to Business. The …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Revolutionary Solar Photoconversion (CRSP)
- Colorado State University (CO)
The mission of the CRSP, a research center of the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory, is to conduct basic and applied research that will result in scientific and technological revolutions in …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Bio-Energy Research Centre
- Confederation College (ON)
The new Bio-Energy Learning and Research Centre will allow students to continue groundbreaking research in the clean energy field.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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The Institute for Sustainable Energy
- Eastern Connecticut State University (CT)
The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University promotes energy efficiency and sustainability in Connecticut through education, research, and technical support.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Renewable Energy Center
- Eastern Illinois University (IL)
The new Renewable Energy Center exemplifies an eco-friendly track record, providing a coal-free alternative to meeting EIU's energy needs and simultaneously reducing current electricity usage and carbon dioxide emissions.
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Ocean Energy Technology
- Florida Atlantic University (FL)
The Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center at Florida Atlantic University seeks to advance the science and technology of recovering energy from the oceans’ renewable resources, with special emphasis on …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainable Energy Research Facility (SERF)
- Frostburg State University (MD)
FSU Renewable Energy Center is committed to promote the use of renewable energy resources available in Western Maryland and the surrounding region by developing educational activities, research projects, industrial partnership, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center
- Grand Valley State University (MI)
The foresight, leadership, and support of these organizations have made it possible to pursue a vision with global implications for the development of alternative and renewable energy sources. The 25,000 …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Schatz Energy Research Center
- Cal Poly Humboldt (CA)
The Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) on California’s North Coast is working to establish clean energy technologies in our society. It specializes in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and hydrogen energy …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (LCRE) was established in 2007 to address the societal needs for clean, affordable, renewable energy sources while improving the nation's energy security …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Center for Building Energy Research
- Iowa State University (IA)
The Center for Building Energy Research focuses on building energy efficiency and building integrated renewable energy production. The Center promotes design and develops and tests technologies to reduce energy consumption …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Iowa Energy Center
- Iowa State University (IA)
The Iowa Energy Center was created by the Iowa General Assembly and signed into law in 1990, and is administered through Iowa State University. The Energy Center’s goal is to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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