Greentown Labs believes in the power of entrepreneurs in the climate battle. Their goal is to be the leading hub where people from all over the world congregate to work toward the shared goal of a sustainable, renewable future. Hear from Greentown Labs CEO Emily Reichert in a Fireside Chat.
Viswanathan Co-Invents Software Improving Land and Sky Charging Accessibility
Energy Fellow Venkat Viswanathan and CMU Researchers Matthew Guttenberg and Shashank Sripad have developed INCEPTS, a first-of-its-kind software that predicts electric vehicle and aircraft battery charge levels. The technology can make determinations for energy usage based on varying climates and geographies, and then determine ideal charging locations. Read more here.
Seeking Innovative Renewable Concepts for American-Made Solar Prize
Passionate about accelerating U.S. solar? Have a novel technology that will make an impact - either hardware or (NEW!) software? Sign up for Round 5 by October 5.
Michalek Discusses Battery Cost and Public Policy’s Role in EV Movement
Is Ford’s all electric F-150 the turning point in EV manufacturing? Faculty Affiliate Jeremy Michalek talks about EV market growth and charging station improvements as a guest star on WBUR. “We are at the beginning of an enormous change in how we power our vehicles.”
The Energy Gang Highlights CMU's Nock and her Work on Equitable Decarbonization Strategies
Measuring energy transitions is taking on a new focus. Energy Fellow Destenie Nockdiscusses decarbonization strategies using energy models that factor in positive social objectives with The Energy Gang. Listen to the podcast episode.
Application Open for CMU's Prestigious EST&P Master's Program
Earn an advanced degree in Energy Science, Technology & Policy from CMU. Gain access to world-class faculty and resources, network with energy leaders and customize your interdisciplinary degree program to align with your career objectives. Spring 2022 application now open.
Gordon, Pandey Awarded C3.ai DTI Funding to Advance Energy Efficiency
Faculty Affiliates Hamish Gordon and Amritanshu Pandey use machine learning to reduce uncertainty in the effects of fires on climate and improve the cybersecurity of energy grids. Learn more about the award.
N E W S
Are the measures proposed by the American Jobs Plan enough to lower GHG emissions? Karen Clay and Akshaya Jha discuss the most pressing energy infrastructure issues and opportunities the plan should address.
Energy Fellow B. Reeja Jayan discusses the cutting-edge use of electromagnetic fields in processing materials and subsequent reductions in energy usage for ceramic manufacturing processes.
Grist talked with Fifth Season, a CMU startup founded in 2015 as part of the Scott Institute’s Allegheny Cleantech UP Prize, about their revolutionary indoor vertical farming techniques. Energy experts speak to the shifts needed to lower energy costs which will support food production.
Using data from power plant failures, Jay Apt and his team find that storing oil and gas on-site could be a solution for power plant outages.
Pittsburgh International Airport announces Terminal Modernization Program (TMP), a state-of-the-art terminal powered by its own solar panel microgrid and natural gas sourced at the site. CMU and Scott Institute Executive Director Anna J. Siefken are working with PIT on the project.
CMU Junior energy student Lauren Janicke has been awarded the NOAA Ernest F. Hollings scholarship, receiving up to $9,500 for each of two years of study and a 10-week, full-time paid internship at a NOAA facility. Janicke has been heavily involved in energy research throughout her time at CMU including interning with NREL this summer, studying underDestenie Nock as a Summer Apprentice, and taking home first place at Scott Institute’s 2020 CMU VentureWell Energy Hackathon.
M E D I A M E N T I O N S
Erica Cochran Hameen, newly-named inaugural director for DEI at CMU School of Architecture, has op-ed featured on equity, design justice, and the role of mentoring in Architect Magazine.
As carbon emissions in India decrease with renewable energy inclusion, Rahul Tongia suggests a holistic approach, including transitions from coal to gas and gas to hydrogen, in order to further lower emissions.
Destenie Nock and Akshaya Jha answer community members’ questions on Biden’s climate plan and global emissions with StateImpact Pennsylvania and The Allegheny Front.
“Innovation and pricing of batteries is key to mainstream EV adoption,” says CMU’s Jeremy Michalek to MarketWatch.
Allen L. Robinson addresses Pennsylvania’s role in high GHG emissions and the policies needed to cut pollution through low-producing natural gas wells.
Coupled with decarbonization, Nick Muller proposes a Green Interest Rate to combat the effects of climate change including property damage and health costs.
Hear from Britney J. McCoy, CMU alumna, in her new role as the Director of the Climate Analysis and Strategies Center, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality at our upcoming Distinguished Lecture.
Since 2015, Martin Keller has served as Director of NREL and President of the Alliance for Sustainable Energy. During this webinar, hear how Keller works collaboratively with his leadership team, developing a strategy for NREL focused on three key initiatives to ensure a resilient grid: integrated energy pathways, circular economy, and electrons to molecules. These initiatives are imperative to decarbonizing the economy by 2050.
Are you an expert on power grid cybersecurity? Can you comment on the likelihood and impact of four grid attack scenarios? Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab, a nationally-recognized security and privacy institute, requests your insights via a short survey. Your response will benefit the research community and help us answer critical questions about risk. Survey is here.
SBIR/STTR Workshop
Is your energy technology company eligible for non-dilutive federal funding through the government’s SBIR/STTR program? Find out about how these two programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative energy idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. Register for July 27 workshop.
Greentown Healthy Buildings Challenge
Clean Energy Trust’s 501vc® Seed Fund invests $100k - $300k in early-stage cleantech startups in the Mid-Continent region of the United States. Fall investment cycle closes August 2.
M U L T I M E D I A
March 22, 2021 – ICYMI: Energy Expert Michael Dorsey delivers Briefnote during CMU Energy Week 2021 on Energy Justice.
June 2021 - Sean Qian and Karen Lightman of Metro 21: Smart Cities Institute dive into Qian’s research around mobility in disadvantaged, rural communities and the opportunity for EV and renewable energy powered transportation to improve accessibility. Listen to the podcast episode.
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