Institute for Energy and
the Environment
At The Ohio State University
One of the greatest challenges of our time lies in our ability to secure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for future generations. With the world's energy consumption expected to double by 2030, access to clean and affordable energy will drive the economic and political future of this planet. According to the Energy Information Administration, fossil fuels account for more than 85% of the global energy supply. Without significant technical breakthroughs, it has been predicted that two of the most important fossil fuels (oil and natural gas) will reach their production peaks in the next decade. Additionally, the increased use of coal in the past decades has been linked to increased levels of
carbon dioxide
in our environment. These increased levels could lead to disastrous climatic consequences.
The Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) at OSU is committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge that will enable the next generation of scientific breakthroughs. The Institute encompasses a multidisciplinary academic community of five colleges and more than 100 faculty. For a snapshot of our recent activity, click here. Thank you for taking the time to visit our site. While here, please explore our key initiatives, research thrusts and our newly designed online faculty database. Should you have any questions, or believe that the IEE can assist you, please contact us.
Gregory Washington
Interim Director
Institute for Energy and the Environment