University of Maryland Center for Environmental Energy Engineering

CEEE

A Leader in HVAC&R Innovation and Energy Systems Research and Education

Daikin Energy Innovation Lab

Bridging the gap between academic research and industry application

Research Consortia

CEEE has three consortium research groups. Sponsors may become a member of any individual consortium group or choose all three.

Advanced Heat Exchangers and Process Intensification Energy Efficiency and Heat Pumps Modeling and Optimization Consortium

Education

CEEE has specialized graduate programs in sustainable energy engineering and includes a renowned graduate level study abroad opportunity.

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Software

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Consortium Updates

CEEE will host its Summer 2026 Interim Consortium Meetings on Monday, September 14–Wednesday, September 16. CEEE sponsors are invited to join us on campus or virtually.

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Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub

CEEE is excited to be part of NSF’s new Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH), which brings together six universities to promote sustainable HVAC&R. Collaboration with our EARTH colleagues complements the HVAC&R systems and component innovation pursued by CEEE at the University of Maryland for over three decades. CEEE research is supported by industry and government.

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