The mission of the UNLV Office of Strategic Energy Programs is to expedite energy-related research within UNLV, to engage in and facilitate energy technology development in the State of Nevada, and to advance the economic and energy security of Nevada and the United States.

In support of our mission, OSEP works actively to:

• Generate research that meets high academic standards and is useful to energy policy makers in the public and private sectors
• Train the next generation of energy researchers and policymakers by enabling UNLV students to participate in and develop advanced energy-related research projects
• Facilitate interdisciplinary energy-related research and new interdisciplinary initiatives within UNLV
• Enable pre-competitive and competitive energy-related research in the areas of renewables (wind, solar, geothermal, waves, biofuels); electrochemical energy storage and conversion; core enabling science and technology (i.e., nanotechnology and materials/transport phenomena, etc.); and nuclear energy
• Obtain funds to provide faculty support for curriculum development on new energy subjects, projects, case studies, etc.
• Advance policies that lead to a sustainable energy future for Nevada and heightened public awareness of renewable energy and energy efficiency