In summer 2005, a number of faculty members actively engaged in energy research began an informal discussion on how to better collaborate in educational and research activities, build synergy, and increase national recognition of UW-Madison energy research and expertise. This group, the UW Energy Institute, now includes more than 50 faculty and staff members from across the UW-Madison campus. An organizing committee from this larger group met with UW-Madison Chancellor John Wiley in Fall 2005, leading to official creation in 2006.

Energy Institute Governance Committee

Mike Corradini, Engr. Physics, Chair
Alan Carroll, Geology
Chris DeMarco, Electrical Engineering
Jaal Ghandhi, Mechanical Engineering
Tracey Holloway, Nelson Institute
Tom Jahns, Electrical Engineering
Gerald Kulcinski, Engr. Assoc. Dean Research
Bernard LeSieutre, Electrical Engineering
Dane Morgan, Materials Science Program
Greg Nellis, Mechanical Engineering
Greg Nemet, La Follette School of Public Affairs
Paul Wilson, Engr. Physics