After a prolific Phase I, CEES is now seeking funding for Phase II and submitted the NSF proposal February 10th to advance their integrated, multidisciplinary research and education in renewable energy production and sustainability. The CEES team will bring together 13 faculty researchers across 3 colleges and 7 departments, as well as collaborators from academia, industry, 4 institutes. 2 national labs, and 2 other CREST centers to conduct innovative research on sustainable energy production, conservation, and environmental impacts.