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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.

Integration of Renewable Generation in California: Coordination Challenges in Time and Space

This paper summarizes findings from a recent CIEE white paper, "Challenges to the Integration of Renewable Resources at High System Penetration".

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

Just released, 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. 

  • 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 »
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    'Generational' Education for Consumers

    CIEE's Merwin Brown, Director of Electric Grid Research, discusses what's needed to develop sustainable public support for grid modernization in this article outlining the current drivers for a smarter grid. Read article »

  • ICEPAG Conference February 7-9

    CIEE's Merwin Brown will deliver the opening keynote on the future of the electric grid at the International Colloquium on Environmentally Preferred Advanced Power Generation (ICEPAG) in Costa Mesa, CA. Learn More »

    Visualizing the 21st Century Electricity Industry

    The 2012 National Electricity Forum will be held February 8-9 in DC. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, this annual event brings together thought leaders from all sectors of the electric power industry.  Learn More »