The Institute is a multidisciplinary, energy and water resource serving the Southwest and beyond. Through technology, dynamic leadership, industrial/academic expertise, and human resource development, the Institute provides and stimulates comprehensive solutions to fundamental, world-wide challenges.

The Institute centers on the development, transfer, promotion, and commercialization of renewable energy technologies through:

• Advancing education, training, outreach, and research on areas related to the environment, energy, water, and food safety.
• Meeting increased global energy and energy-related needs.
• Envisioning advanced electric power delivery, public policy, alternative resources, materials sciences, and environmental surety.