The University of Colorado at Boulder Energy Initiative encompasses the activities of students, faculty, and staff from the entire Campus. The mission of the Energy Initiative (EI) is to play a leading role in addressing the world’s pressing need for innovative solutions to the challenge of renewable and sustainable energy.

DISCOVERY
The discovery and development of inexpensive and environmentally acceptable energy alternatives and strategies.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Transforming Energy and Markets
Energy is a challenge—and an opportunity—for every business. The Initiative takes a market-drive approach to energy research.

TRANSFORMATION
Transformation refers to systemic changes in the social, economic, legal, and political forces and institutions that influence energy use.

BUILDING BLOCKS
The Energy Initiative links the diverse fields of basic science, engineering, business, law, social science, and humanities.