The Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is unique in its big picture approach to sustainable energy research.

IESVic's mission statement is:
"To Chart Feasible Paths
to Sustainable Energy Systems"

At IESVic there is collaboration between:

• Mechanical engineers
• Economists
• Environmental scientists

Students:

• Get hands-on experience, examining entire sustainable energy systems - from harnessing energy sources to delivering end-user services
• When they encounter barriers to sustainable energy's widespread adoption, they develop technologies and expertise to overcome them

Involved Research Departments:

• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• School of Environmental Studies
• Department of Economics
• Department of Psychology