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Who We Are

CIEE is a dedicated group of experts working to define, plan, and manage public-interest energy research. Based in the University of California, CIEE puts leading researchers to work on energy challenges, yielding new ideas and technologies to meet California’s pace-setting energy goals.

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Research Spotlight

Browse our Library to see the breadth and depth of CIEE's research projects, like these featured here.

Transmission Research & Technology
Transfer Reports

These two comprehensive reports are a compilation of results from public interest research projects conducted to advance the development and effective transfer of new technologies to modernize the electric power transmission system. Transmission Research Program Final Report, Review Draft »
Technology Transfer Project Final Report, Review Draft »

California's Market Effects Studies: Key Findings, Lessons Learned and Future Directions

This report for the California Public Utilities Commission provides a summary of findings from three market effects studies focused on compact fluorescent lighting, residential new construction, and high bay lighting. 
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  • Energy Storage Policy Evolving in California

    This timely article in "Intelligent Utility" discusses Energy Storage Vision 2020, one of CIEE's Electric Grid Research projects funded by the CEC. Read article » | View project fact sheet »

    The Real Reasons We Must Have a
    Smarter Grid

    CIEE's Merwin Brown offers this compelling historical review of the electric industry presented at the i-PCGRID Conference supporting his premise that developing a smarter grid isn't an option; it's a necessity for meeting the needs of consumers, commerce, and energy policies for the 21st Century. Learn More »

  • 6th Annual, 2012 BECC Conference, 
    Nov 12-14

    The premier, regularly sold-out, event focused on understanding individual and organizational behavior and decision-making related to energy, climate change, and sustainability, returns this year to Sacramento, California. Learn more about this gathering of extraordinary people »

     
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