Research at the Intersection of Science, Technology, Policy, and Economics

We perform research and development to support effective utilization of energy technologies, ensuring an integrated energy system that is affordable, reliable, and secure.

Energy Markets & Planning Department

The Energy Markets & Planning (EMP) department inspires and informs impactful solutions to existing and emerging global energy challenges through objective and timely research and technical assistance.

Systems and Energy Technologies Analysis Department

All energy systems have some sort of environmental impact. By understanding these impacts and their interactions with systems, we can provide thorough, unbiased data and inform policies that improve the economy, the environment and human health.

Energy Efficiency Studies Department

We conduct techno-economic analyses of more efficient end-use equipment and develop associated metrics and testing methods, supporting a variety of policy programs and end-use research projects.

Latest News

Remembering Stephen Wiel, 1939–2026

Jun-09-26

Stephen Wiel, who led the Energy Analysis Department in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (LBNL’s) previously name... Read more

UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

May-05-26

On May 5th, the University of California Board of Regents approved Katherine Yelick as the next director of Lawrence Ber... Read more

Recent Publications

Zuberi, Jibran, Haitam Laarabi, Sarah Josephine Smith, and Arman Shehabi."Can AI be energy positive in cement manufacturing? Evaluating AI-driven efficiency through a first-order framework and case study."Energy and AI 25 (2026) 100789. DOI

Wiser, Ryan H, Galen L Barbose, Eric O'Shaughnessy, Sydney Forrester, Paul Donohoo-Vallett, Peter Cappers, Jeff Deason, Ryan Hledik, and Long Lam."Retail Electricity Price Trends and Drivers: Data Update−2026 Edition, July update." (2026).

Ding, Chao, Nihar Shah, Won Young Park, Thomas A Burke, and Nihan Karali."Simulation driven design approach and prototype development for low-cost high-efficiency room air conditioners using next generation refrigerants."Science and Technology for the Built Environment (2026). DOI