Professor Gregor Henze, in conjunction with Chicago-based Clean Urban Energy (ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥E), has developed a cloud-based optimization engine that integrates energy system operations in large commercial buildings with the operation of the electric grid system. The software has been exclusively licensed to ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥E for commercial use. Professor Henze’s work has also earned him the 2011 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Technology Commercialization Award from the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Cleantech Industry Association.