Forward in Energy. The Wisconsin Energy Institute is the collaborative home of energy research and education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Who We Are The Wisconsin Energy …

2026 Wisconsin State KidWind Challenge: Saturday, March 7 8:30am | Discovery Building at UW–Madison The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that …

The Wisconsin Energy Institute's collaborative research spans a wide range of disciplines and sectors, from research on electric vehicles and storage (left) to studies on the ecological …

The Wisconsin Energy Institute's (WEI) research, education, and outreach aren’t the only things that demonstrate WEI's commitment to clean energy. From basement to rooftop, WEI's LEED …

Learn with Us The Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) combines expertise in science education with an in-depth understanding of research happening at UW–Madison. WEI prepares students to …

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a world leader in energy education and research. Each year, it ranks among the top university recipients of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) …

Research The Wisconsin Energy Institute has three primary areas of research: electricity systems, transportation and fuels, and sustainability and society.

Making fuels and other products from plants requires treating the plant fibers to break apart sugars and other parts of the plant cell wall. The leftover liquid (or liquor) from the process …

Mar 13, 2025 · Francine Guenther/Wisconsin Energy Institute Eight teams of elementary, middle and high school students from Wisconsin will get to test their clean energy knowledge and …

The Wisconsin Energy Institute partners with colleagues across UW–Madison to co-host a variety of public outreach events including Science Expeditions, Engineering Expo, UW Family …