Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment

IREE's mission is to promote statewide economic development; sustainable, healthy and diverse ecosystems; and national energy security through the development of bio-based and other renewable resources and processes. more>>

		Study: Greenhouse Gas Goals Achievable IREE funded researchers say the state can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks enough to meet the ambitious goals the Legislature set last year. more>>
		Annual ACRC-UEL Summer Barbeque July 30, 3:00pm. The U’s Academic and Corporate Relations Center and University Enterprise Laboratories, Inc. invite you to the annual summer barbeque. Please RSVP. more>>
		U biofuels research moving forward With gas prices hovering near all-time highs, biofuels research was a hot topic at IREE's E3 2007 conference, and will be again during E3 2008. Learn how the U of M is conducting biofuels research from the field to your gas tank. more >>
		Biofuels & Bioproducts Innovative Laboratory The BIL assists researchers by providing access to thermal-chemical reaction equipment on both small and large scale as well as analytical equipment for products. more>>

IREE is now a part of the Institute on the Environment. This partnership will provide more opportunities for research in renewable energy and the environment. For more information please visit the Institute on the Environment's Web site.