Institute of Energy and the Environment

Institute of Energy and the Environment Solving the world's critical energy and environmental challenges The Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) connects and supports interdisciplinary teams of researchers that are solving some of the world’s most difficult energy and environmental challenges. Our world needs abundant, clean, safe, and affordable energy. Our planet also needs innovative solutions to sustain a healthy, protected environment. Together, we find answers that advance our local, state, national, and global communities. IEE's research is organized into the five strategic themes below that bring focus to the mission of our [programs](https://iee.psu.edu/programs "Programs and Partners"), [researchers](https://iee.psu.edu/people/cofunded-faculty), [facilities](https://iee.psu.edu/labs), [projects](https://iee.psu.edu/research/projects), and [events](https://iee.psu.edu/events "Events").