Research Institutions

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Through its partnership between four research institutions, the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory brings together vast capabilities in researching, developing, and commercializing energy technologies. The research institutions include the:

Colorado School of Mines

The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is a public research university devoted to engineering and applied science. Through the Colorado Energy Research Institute, CSM brings industry, government, and academic interests together to tackle challenging energy issues. The institute introduces students and professionals to opportunities in the energy industry. It also works to maintain Colorado's lead in energy-related research and development.

For more information, visit the CSM Colorado Energy Research Institute Web site.

Colorado State University

Colorado State University (CSU) is internationally recognized for its research in clean energy technologies such as solar, wind, smart grid, hydrogen, and energy storage.  To quickly move cutting-edge technologies into the marketplace, CSU has established the Clean Energy Supercluster™.  CSU also trains the next generation of energy researchers and entrepreneurs through its School of Global Environmental Sustainability.

For more information, visit the CSU Clean Energy Supercluster Web site and School of Global Environmental Sustainability Web site.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the only national laboratory dedicated solely to renewable energy and energy efficiency technology research and development. NREL's world-class scientists, researchers, and analysts are devoted to a full range of R&D activities that move these technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, and ultimately, into our homes, businesses, and vehicles.

For more information, visit the NREL Web site.

University of Colorado at Boulder

The University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder offers a world-class community of faculty, staff, scientists, students, and facilities. CU launched the Energy Initiative in early 2006 to become an international force in solving the energy challenge through research, education, and technology commercialization. The Energy Initiative integrates the university's extensive research in renewable and sustainable energy with its strengths in climate and environmental science, behavioral studies, policy analysis, and entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit the CU Energy Initiative Web site.