Welcome to the IoEE

Solutions for a Sustainable and Resilient Future.

The Institute of Environment and Energy (IoEE) is a leading hub for environmental and energy research, education, and outreach. We deliver sociotechnical solutions that empower communities, government, learners, and industry, while enabling society to address the challenges of resilience, security, sustainability, and affordability in a rapidly changing world.

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The resources and expertise of the Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering, the Office of Sustainability, the New England Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center, the Eversource Energy Center, and the Natural Resources Conservation Academy support the IoEE’s overall mission of research, education, and engagement.

600+
peer-reviewed publications since 2020
IoEE core and affiliated faculty have produced more than 600 peer-reviewed publications since 2020.
$97.5M+
research funding
IoEE core and affiliated faculty have been awarded more than $97.5 million in funding to support diverse research efforts.
900+
graduate and undergraduate students
The IoEE provides funding support for 340 graduate students and 584 undergraduate students.
316
community assistance projects
NRCA and TCTAC continue to engage with local communities through more than 300 community assistance projects.
13
IoEE faculty in top 2% of scientists
13 IoEE faculty members are named in Stanford/Elsevier's Top 2% Scientist Rankings.

In the News

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WISER Center: Call for Proposals: 2026 (Year 3)

Faculty Resources Updates, Funding, In the News

The Center for Weather & Innovation, Smart Energy and Resilience (WISER), led by the University at Albany and the University of Connecticut, is soliciting proposals from prospective principal investigators and co-PIs for Year 3 (2026). Proposals are due December 1-7 and should be directed to Matt Reuter, WISER Program Manager (mreuter@albany.edu). Descriptions of current research projects are also available for reference. Continue reading→

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