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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

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 »

  • 6th Energy Storage Summit, March 26-28

    Speaking on the timely topic of "Integrating Renewable Electricity Onto The Grid Faster & More Efficiently", CIEE's Merwin Brown will be presenting at IQPC's annual event, this year in San Francisco. Learn More »