The Institute for Energy Efficiency

UC Santa Barbara's Institute for Energy Efficiency is an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to researching and developing technological solutions for an efficient and sustainable energy future. The Institute's cutting-edge research activities leverage the considerable expertise of U.C. Santa Barbara's highly acclaimed faculty, scientists, engineers and researchers, including five Nobel Laureates. By fostering collaborations, sponsoring research, and expediting the commercialization of new technologies, the Institute strives to deliver significant advances in energy efficiency in the near term.