What if the world's next fuel source was picked instead of pumped?

Outreach and Economic Development

  • For 20 years, the IES energy management program has reduced energy costs for North Carolina business, industry and government. This has been done two ways: through on-site energy audits andthrough workshops for facility management, operations, and maintenance personnel. | MORE

  • The 2008 IEI Forum—Feb. 11 & 12, 2008 North Carolina is poised to lead the southeastern U.S. in crafting a response to the global energy challenge. The Institute for Emerging Issues invites you to join preeminent state, national and international thought leaders as we build a plan for North Carolina’s energy future at the 2008 Forum. | MORE

  • PBS host Charlie Rose led a panel discussion on sustainable architecture that included NC State’s Dean Marvin Malecha, president-elect of the American Institute of Architects; public health expert Dick Jackson; and noted architect Thom Mayne. | MORE

  • American Home Project: NC State, in partnership with numerous public and private institutions, is establishing the American Home at NC State to advance innovation, education, demonstration, and energy conservation as they relate to the housing industry. The American Home at NC State will consist of a small neighborhood located on Centennial Campus that will be used to showcase a variety of homes that are accessible to the general public. The American Home at NC State will also foster a multidisciplinary approach in studying and communicating advanced housing concepts, technologies, and practices. | MORE

  • “Fueling the Farm” workshop:
    The CALS Center for Environmental Farming Systems delivered this hands-on workshop for farmers seeking innovative ways to deal with high and fluctuating energy costs and reduce their fuel, fertilizer and electric bills. Participants learned how to evaluate their energy saving options and how to finance and build renewable energy projects. Using components that cost about $300, the growers built a small-scale biodiesel processor that converts vegetable oil into biofuel. | MORE (pdf)