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Jun 13, 2024

Can We Reach Green Goals by 2050? Yes, But It’s Complicated

Jordan Kern models environmental risks, and Harrison Fell studies the economics of energy systems and policy. In November 2023, they shared what they know about what influences energy policies, how those policies play out in society, and why people behave the way they do. In our conversation, they laid out the challenges – and opportunities – that may arise on the journey to a green energy future.

Jun 7, 2024

How To Craft an Optimal Unilateral Carbon Policy

Greenhouse gas emissions have global impacts, but solutions vary from country to country. A recent seminar explored the optimal policy for a fragmented world.

Jun 6, 2024

Battery-Powered Savings on Centennial Campus

NC State boosts energy efficiency on Centennial Campus with the introduction of a Battery Energy Storage System.

Jun 6, 2024

Building the Renewable Energy Workforce of the Future

A new program aims to enhance the workforce development pipeline for North Carolina students and improve the representation of minorities in the renewable energy sector.

Jun 4, 2024

NC Clean Energy Technology Center gets $2 million grant for community projects

As part of the current presidential administration’s Investing in America initiative, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is giving $22 million to various institutions to improve efficiency in large-scale renewable energy and energy storage. This includes $2 million to a team led by NC State’s North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC).

May 9, 2024

Energy-Efficient Buildings Drive Campus Learning and Research

Energy-efficient buildings drive campus learning and research for students working with NC State Energy Management.

Apr 15, 2024

2023 Energy and Water Annual Report Released

The 2023 Energy and Water Annual Report is released online showcasing continued progress in sustainability.

Mar 4, 2024

Reflecting the Future: Revolutionizing Space Exploration with Liquid Mirrors

The exploration of space has always been at the forefront of human curiosity and scientific advancement. One critical aspect of space exploration is our ability to observe and understand the universe beyond our atmosphere. Telescopes play a pivotal role in this endeavor, allowing us to peer into the depths of space. As space exploration demands more agile and efficient instruments, researchers at NASA have turned their attention to the use of liquid mirrors.

Mar 4, 2024

An Organic Partnership

NC State’s Organic and Carbon Electronics faculty cluster has partnered with Wake Technical Community College to provide their students with hands-on STEM research opportunities.

Jan 19, 2024

From the board

Learn more about the work of the NC State Engineering Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors.