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Energy Efficiency

Jun 23, 2023

Rob Handfield Addresses Why China Dominates the World’s EV Supply Chain

Poole College professor Rob Handfield discusses the world’s reliance on China for electric vehicle batteries and what the U.S. needs to gain a competitive edge. 

May 18, 2023

Summer Energy Savings On Campus

NC State’s Summer Energy Savings Initiative leverages lull in classroom usage for energy conservation, reducing costs and minimizing straing for regional electricity grids. 

Mar 29, 2023

The 2023 Energy Preview Now Available

We are thrilled to announce the release of our inaugural Energy Preview, available here for download. The Energy Preview was launched by the NC State Energy Collaborative in the Fall of… 

Mar 16, 2023

Progress On Campus Energy, Water Savings

Explore NC State’s 2022 Energy and Water Annual Report. 

diagram shows how electrons travel along grain boundaries

Feb 27, 2023

Corralling Ions Improves Viability of Next Generation Solar Cells

The finding paves the way for a new generation of lighter, more flexible, and more efficient solar cell technologies suitable for practical use. 

Feb 10, 2023

A Clean Burn

Most of the energy we use for our daily needs – turning on the heat or driving a car, for example – comes from the combustion, or burning, of fossil… 

Jan 17, 2023

Modeling Creates Potential For 45% Early-Stage Energy Savings

Discover how NC State reduces energy and emissions in construction through energy modeling at go.ncsu.edu/EnergyManagement. 

Apr 9, 2019

Project Highlights Energy Challenges for Low-Income Households

A report supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy titled, “Powering Energy Efficiency and Impacts”, was recently featured in NC State’s The Abstract. Read the full story below. 

rows of lithium ion batteries

Apr 9, 2019

Energy Storage Team and Student Energy Club Receive Campus Awards

NC State’s Sustainability Awards were recently announced during the Celebration of NC State Sustainability. 

Apr 4, 2019

NC State’s New Energy Club Hosts “Point of No Return” Film Screening

On March 27, the newly established Student Energy Club at NC State hosted a film screening of “Point of No Return” at Witherspoon Cinema.