About us

Our Vision

To enable a net-zero, climate-resilient energy future through clean, affordable, and reliable electricity systems that eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate renewable energy deployment, and deliver equitable outcomes for people, communities and the environment.

Our Mission

To drive the transition to sustainable energy systems by advancing research, innovation, and deployment of solutions for power and energy systems design, planning and operation. We deliver measurable emissions reductions through energy efficiency, renewable generation integration, distributed resource optimization, and evidence-based policy tools that displace fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives.

Why CES?

The energy transition needs more than isolated technical fixes. It needs whole-system thinking that connects infrastructure, flexibility, markets, digital intelligence, communities, and place.

Whole-system solutions

We address the technical, market, social, and policy dimensions of sustainable energy together.

Applied research

We focus on research that informs practice, supports decisions, and creates usable outcomes.

Partnership-led innovation

We work with universities, industry, policymakers, public bodies, and communities to co-develop solutions.

Impact with purpose

We aim for reliable, affordable, fair, and net-zero energy futures.

Explore our Research Pillars to learn more about our research, partnerships, and opportunities for collaboration.