The Duckweed Spirodela polyrhiza from Durham North Carolina grows rapidly in sterile culture. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Todd P. Michael)  read more >>

Meeting the Energy Challenges of New Jersey and the Nation 

The Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) integrates Rutgers’ expertise in science, engineering, economics, and policy, putting it at the forefront of alternative energy research. At this critical juncture in history, we have the opportunity to transition from 20th-century technologies to those that sustain economic growth and preserve the integrity of our environment.

REI’s mission is to foster both fundamental and applied scientific research and policy components to develop sustainable energy production compatible with economic growth and environmental vitality. To do so, REI brings together experts from academic units and research centers at Rutgers to develop strategic teams to work on developing renewable, alternative energy sources.

These centers and initiatives include:

• Center for Advanced Energy Systems
• Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation
• Center for Energy, Economics, and Environmental Policy
• Center for Green Building
• Climate & Environmental Change Initiative
• EcoComplex
• Institute for Advanced Material Devices
• Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences
• Laboratory for Surface Modification
• New Jersey Sustainable State Institute
• Rutgers Initiative on Climate and Social Policy
• Waksman Institute of Microbiology