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Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy (ISEEE)

ISEEE develops cost-effective solutions to the environmental challenges of energy production and use.

U of C’s Mandate for ISEEE

The U of C created ISEEE in 2003 to ensure that the University is recognized internationally for its research, education and innovation in Energy and the Environment. ISEEE provides strategic leadership for initiatives that will achieve a top priority in the University’s academic plan: “Leading Innovation in Energy and Environment.”

ISEEE works in partnership with and support of Faculties and Schools at the U of C, including the Schulich School of Engineering, Haskayne School of Business, the Faculties of Science, Law, Environmental Design, and Social Sciences, and the School of Public Policy.

What ISEEE Does

• Supports Faculty and School appointments across the U of C campus
• Coordinates research initiatives across campus – especially multidisciplinary
• Attracts and distributes research grant funding
• Creates new graduate student programs
• Recruits graduates to existing and new programs
• Raises funding to support Faculty and School research chairs, programs and other initiatives

U of C’s Energy and Environment Priorities

These objectives focus and prioritize the University’s efforts in the Energy and Environment area, including faculty appointments, teaching programs, research coordination and funding, philanthropy, return to community and communications.

Priority 1 – Low-emission Fossil Fuel Recovery and Processing.

To develop the insights and technologies that can be used to reduce the environmental footprint of our fossil fuel energy systems, including through carbon-efficient recovery and processing, carbon capture and storage, improved water management and reduced toxins in the environment.

Priority 2 – North American Energy Systems 2030+.

To become Canada’s leading source of valuable insights and critical analysis on how best to transform North America’s energy systems to meet the demands for environmental, economic, and ethical sustainability.

Priority 3 – Sustainable Energy Development in the Arctic.

To lead a national research effort, in partnership with stakeholders from Northern communities, industry and governments, focused on developing optimal technologies and policies for the sustainable (environmental, economic, ethical) development and use of the Arctic’s energy resources.

Priority 4 – Low-Carbon Communities.

To develop the tools and implementation strategies that will help overcome the technological, socio-economic and policy barriers associated with transforming Alberta’s communities to low- or zero-carbon emissions.

For more information: www.iseee.ca