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The most important geopolitical, economic, environmental, technological, and humanitarian issue facing mankind today is the availability of sustainable, secure, and affordable energy.

EESI's mission is to advance understanding of energy and environmental issues, facilitate development of technological solutions, and provide unbiased information for policymaking in the public and private sectors.  The Institute promotes interdisciplinary research, education and community outreach spanning all of Rice University... More

New publication: What You Need to Know About Energy National Research Council

• New:  International Fellows in Energy, Environment, & Sustainability
• New: EESI Speakers Bureau
  New: China-U.S. Center for Environmental Remediation and Sustainable Development
• New:  SSPEED Center
  
  
• Baker Institute for Public Policy 
• Rice Energy Forum
• Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology
• Center for Computational Geophysics
• Center for Biological & Environmental Nanotechnology 
• Center for the Study of Environment & Society 
• Shell Center for Sustainability
• Institute for Bioscience and Bioengineering 
• Processes in Porous Media Consortium
• Brine Chemistry Consortium
• Advanced Energy Consortium

Recent/ Upcoming Events

BP Statistical Review of World Energy
June 24, 2008

The Global Energy Market: Comprehensive Strategies to Meet Geopolitical and Financial RisksMay 21, 2008

Next Century Forecasted Sea Level Rise: What Does It Mean for Houston?
April 9, 2008

US Fuel Market: Future Quality and Balances in International Transport Fuels
February 19, 2008

Beyond the Science: The Economics and Politics of Climate Change
February 9, 2008

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In the News

Emil Peña named Executive Director, Energy & Environmental Systems Institute

Advanced Energy Consortium Will Develop Micro and NanoSensors to Boost Energy Production

Weak U.S. economy seen as greatest threat to global energy markets

BP selects Rice University to lead consortium of renowned universities to support its global technical learning program

EESI issues call for International Research Fellows

Book Release: Natural Gas & Geopolitices, 1970-2040

Study Release: The Changing Role of National Oil Companies in International Energy Markets

Texas establishes storm research center at Rice

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