The ISE drives breakthrough technological innovations and prepares leaders for a secure, equitable, and sustainable zero-carbon energy future. Focusing on renewable energy, sustainable fuels / materials, and energy efficiency, our work is informed by, and is attentive to, the needs of industry, consumers, and the natural environment, as well as the communities that deal directly with the inequities embedded in the existing fossil-energy system. The ISE is a hub that drives regional zero-carbon energy innovation and action, with regional, national and global impact.

Our primary mission is to activate research and educate future leaders in sustainable zero-carbon energy solutions.