U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm showcases CMU battery research among efforts to revitalize the American economy.
CMU Experts Weigh In on The Next Four Years
With the new Biden Administration’s climate agenda underway, hear CMU researchers and energy experts share their opinions on priorities related to climate and environmental policy for the Biden administration: The Next Four Years of Climate and Environmental Policy.
Power Sector Carbon Index: GHG Intensity Down, Solar Up
Created by CMU professor Costa Samaras in partnership with the Scott Institute and Mitsubishi Power, the Power Sector Carbon Index tracks the progress of the United States’ transition to cleaner electricity generation, releases Q3 numbers.
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Energy Insights on March 23 - Register Now!
Register for our special day of Energy Insights on Tuesday, March 23 at 1pm ET for a series of Briefnotes from internationally-recognized thought leaders as they speak to critically-important themes for our energy and cleantech innovation future.
Hear from the following VIP speakers (as of 3/11/21):
Jim Skea, Co-Author – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); Co-Chair –Working Group III, IPCC; Scott Institute Board of Advisors; Imperial College London
Michael Dorsey, Co-Founder – Around the Corner Capital; Partner – IberSun; Member – The Club of Rome
Raj Kapoor (E 92), Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Business, Self-Driving – Lyft
Paula Glover, President – Alliance to Save Energy
Brian Anderson, Director, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) – Department of Energy (DOE)
Bill Peduto, Mayor – City of Pittsburgh
Rich Fitzgerald (E 81), County Executive – Allegheny County
Grant Ervin, Chief Resilience Officer and Assistant Director, Department of City Planning – City of Pittsburgh
CMU Energy + Cleantech Investor Forum & Startup Showcase March 24, 1-5p ET
Are you an investor looking for the next big idea in energy and cleantech? Watch 20 start-ups from across the U.S. pitch their innovations, and then meet with them one-on-one. Space is limited, register here.
Interested in watching the Pitch Showcase live? You can! And then circle back for the Networking Reception at 4pm ET. REGISTER
March 26, 1-5p ET
Watch live pitch presentations from 20 Round 4 Set! Prize semifinalist teams from across the country as they demonstrate their cutting-edge ideas in American solar innovation and manufacturing. REGISTER
March 22, 1-5p ET
Are you an employer looking to hire exceptional talent from CMU and University of Pittsburgh for full-time and internships in energy? The virtualCMU Energy Career Fair (via Handshake platform) is looking for recruiters like you. REGISTER
CMU Energy Student Poster Competition March 25, 1-5p ET
Watch CMU students highlight their cutting-edge research to a panel of expert judges. Weigh in on the People’s Choice. Open to all CMU Energy Week 2021 registered guests. REGISTER
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Innovation within the natural gas industry of southwestern Pennsylvania has drastically changed how the region's abundant resources are developed. A critical focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has driven progress for local companies like Olympus Energy, which operates in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. From planning and diagnostics to drilling and completions, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMike Wahl explains how responsible development will continue to drive dynamic evolution for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Since 2015, Martin Keller has served as Director of NREL and President of the Alliance for Sustainable Energy. He currently leads the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Keller is a visionary leader who is committed to people, teams, and partnerships. He innovatively and pragmatically applies private sector best practices at NREL to achieve game-changing scientific outcomes. During this webinar, hear how Keller works collaboratively with his leadership team, developing a strategy for NREL focused on three key initiatives: integrated energy pathways, circular economy, and electrons to molecules.
The Washington Post opinion piece by Scott Institute faculty affiliate Jay Apt and PhD student Luke Lavin regarding Texas power market and climate.
A recent paper by MechE Prof. B. Reeja Jayan discusses the tailoring electrode–electrolyte interfaces in lithium-ion batteries using molecularly engineered functional polymer.
Energy Fellow Costa Samaras (CEE) is quoted in KX Net article regarding Texas power grid failure and customer lawsuits.
Anna Siefken was added to the board of directors at Brite Energy Innovators, Jan 25. BRITE Energy Innovators is powering the future of energy across the State of Ohio.
