As one of four interdisciplinary research institutes at CSU, the Energy Institute leverages expertise from across campus and strong industry partnerships to deliver unmatched experiential learning and workforce development, launching more than 30 cleantech startups and securing over 130 invention disclosures.
The Energy Institute manages the Powerhouse Energy Campus, a premier energy and carbon research facility. We invite you to tour the Powerhouse to see active research labs and learn about the innovation taking place right here in Fort Collins.
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Energy and Carbon Solutions
Experiential Learning
Entrepreneurial Scale Up
Energy Institute in the news
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Nov. 11, 2026
A flexible robot that functions like an elephant’s trunk.
Inspired by elephant trunks, these shape-shifting robots bend, grab and team up
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Nov. 11, 2026
As Colorado’s energy demands grow, CSU helps lawmakers find solutions
State legislators and legislative staff are turning to research, innovation and collaboration to help shape future energy policy.
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Oct. 14, 2026
New research aims to strengthen power grid resilience against wildfires
Research highlight for a novel decision-making tool known as an optimization framework.
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Oct. 12, 2026
Research volunteers capture data from major wildfire smoke events
A network of volunteers supporting captured valuable air pollution data from Canada’s wildfires in July as part of a longer study.
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Oct. 5, 2026
Energy Institute announces expansion of zero-barrier K-12 outreach
Since 2024, the Energy Institute’s outreach program has reached almost 25,000 people.
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Oct. 5, 2026
Bohemian Foundation invests $5 million in CSU energy innovation, democracy and the arts
Bohemian Foundation invests $5 million in CSU energy innovation, democracy and the arts