Nevada Institute for Sustainability
Sustainable Energy Solutions for Nevada
The Nevada Institute of Sustainability is dedicated to transformative research and educational programs to help Nevada become a leader in sustainable energy.
The Institute conducts large-scale transformative research in collaboration with both internal and external entities. By building partnerships with national laboratories, other Universities and industry, NVIS is developing the research infrastructure and collaborations necessary to be competitive for large-scale research grants.
The Institute focuses on two key research areas: materials for energy efficiency and energy-efficient manufacturing and power systems research. These areas have been identified by federal agencies as a research priority and have the potential for Nevada to take a leadership role.
Materials & Manufacturing
Research expertise includes materials characterization, computer simulation and modeling and advanced manufacturing techniques.
Power Systems
Research expertise includes the smart grid, energy storage and increasing the efficiency of power plants.
Education Programs
As leaders in training Nevada's energy workforce, we offer programs ranging from undergraduate minors and degrees to graduate programs for working professionals.