The University of Missouri is designing and constructing an Energy Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility where world-class researchers will design the energy systems of tomorrow.

Recently approved by the University of Missouri Board of Curators, this 116,000-square-foot facility — slated to open just north of Lafferre Hall in 2028 — will be more than a research building. It will serve as a launchpad for groundbreaking discoveries in energy technology and allow Mizzou to recruit new faculty experts to partner with established leaders on campus.

“We are excited about advancing our mission in energy innovation and discovery.  Research relating to energy creation, distribution and performance is critically important,” Todd Graves, chair of the Board of Curators, said. “This new facility will be built to promote multidisciplinary collaboration and attract the brightest minds tackling the world’s toughest energy challenges.”

Inside the center, researchers from engineering, physics, computer science, chemistry and biochemistry will unite to advance energy production, storage and distribution.