Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy Center
The Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Energy Center (EESE) directs its R&D resources toward the smarter, more efficient production and utilization of electrical power. The EESE engineering team actively develops both traditional and alternative power production technologies, providing foundational advancements for Louisiana's energy landscape.
Notably, EESE is home to Louisiana’s only large-scale solar technology research installations, featuring Thermal Solar testing footprints at the Cleco Alternative Energy Center and Photovoltaic research arrays at the NRG Solar Research Facility. Led by Dr. Terrence Chambers, PE, the center unites interdisciplinary faculty and resources across several university divisions, including Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Physics, and Architecture.
Core Research Domains
Advanced studies in solar thermal efficiency, grid-connected photovoltaics, utility-scale infrastructure, and cutting-edge electrochemical energy storage systems.
Integration of multiple diverse alternative power systems into localized micro-grids, smart grid balancing protocols, and hybrid power asset management.
Industrial and commercial resource management frameworks, energy conservation optimization modeling, and standardized physical energy auditing.
Development of advanced VR-based educational and training interfaces paired with proactive cybersecurity infrastructure testing for smart power grids.
Current Research Initiatives
Center Leadership
