CMU Scott Institute Seed Funding Recipients Announced
Scott Institute Seed Funding spurs leading-edge energy research for Faculty Affiliates at CMU in energy sources, efficiency, production, environmental impacts, policy, and economics. Six research projects in energy efficiency, electrocatalysis, energy operations models optimization, and air quality have been selected from 24 submissions. Read more about these important initiatives.
CMU Ranked #6 in Undergraduate Engineering Programs
According to U.S. News & World Report, Carnegie Mellon University is ranked #6 in Engineering Programs for undergraduates. See the full list here.
Associate Dean Akinci Named to NASEM BICE Board
Dr. Burcu Akıncı was named to the NASEM Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment (BICE).
Power Sector Carbon Index Down from 2019
The 2020 Q4 Power Sector Carbon Index down from 2019. Latest data posted.
Student Poster Competition Winners – CMU Energy Week 2021
Join us in congratulating the competition winners of the 2021 CMU Energy Student Poster Competition!
Congratulations to the DOE American-Made Solar Prize Round 4 Finalists!
Congratulations to the 10 finalists from The American-Made Solar Prize Round 4 Set! competition! These teams will be awarded both cash prizes and program vouchers for use at national laboratories and connector facilities.
U P C O M I N G V I R T U A L E V E N T S
Optimizing Clean Energy for Cities, Companies, & Campuses with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals – Three Leaders’ Perspectives April 22, 11 – 11:45am ET
You’ve heard about the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals – the SDGs – but how can you make them actionable for your company or your city? What does it mean for an organization to work towards “affordable and clean energy?” Join us to learn how Covestro, an international industry leader based in Pittsburgh, has leveraged the SDG framework to drive change and climate action, and how CMU is not only breaking new ground with the first Voluntary University Review, but how we’ve been quietly and steadily increasing our procurement of sustainable, clean energy as part of our SDG commitment.
Panelists include: Alex Hiniker, Executive Fellow for Sustainability Initiatives – Carnegie Mellon University Rebecca Lucore, Head of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility – Covestro, LLC Steven Guenther, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management and Campus Services & University Engineer – Carnegie Mellon University Anna J. Siefken, Executive Director, Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation – Carnegie Mellon University (moderator)
Batteries and the Future of Energy Storage May 6, 11 – 11:45am ET
Energy Storage will be key to numerous use cases affecting the complete electricity value chain from power generation to transmission & distribution to electrification of transportation, buildings, and industrial applications. Long-duration energy storage technologies like hydrogen storage and thermal energy storage are becoming more popular given their potential for supporting grid reliability, and addressing seasonal energy shifting and curtailed renewable energy. Join us to discuss what technology, policy and economic shifts are needed on the local and national levels to secure a homegrown energy storage industry that competes world-wide will create jobs and economic vitality here in the U.S.
Panelists include: Jay Whitacre, Trustee Professor in Energy, Engineering and Public Policy; Materials Science and Engineering; Director, Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation – Carnegie Mellon University Briggs White, Technology Manager – National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Anouck Champsaur, VC Analyst, Sustainable Biotechnologies – Sofinnova Partners David Althoff, Director, Energy Programs Office – Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
A recent paper by Energy Fellow, Paulina Jaramillo, was published exploring climate-induced tradeoffs in planning and operating costs of a regional electricity system.
She was also quoted in Rigzone regarding the strength of renewable energy.
Costa Samaras contributed to anarticle on how loose-fit infrastructure can better account for climate change. He was also featured in the Washington Post, as they explored the need for an updated rainfall database as roads, storm-water systems, dams and other infrastructures are at risk due to continuous severe storms.
A paper by Vivian Loftness (SoA), was recently published exploring the life cycle assessment of natural versus conventional building assemblies.
She was also quoted in a PBS Newshour segment regarding post-pandemic offices and in Harvard Magazine discussing scrubbing supply chains.
Venkat Viswanathan (MechE) was quoted in Automotive News Europe regarding Tesla's drivetrains. He was also quoted about the advancement of clean aviation in Bloomberg Green.
Energy Fellow, Destenie Nock's paper was published discussing wind deployment impacts on hydropower operation and migratory fish.
Scott Institute Director Jay Whitacre published a paper regarding real time feedback.
A recent paper by Senior Energy Fellow, Karen Clay, was published exploring if LEED Certification Saves Energy.
CMU IN THE NEWS
Daniel Armanios, Costa Samaras and Karen Lightman diagnose regional infrastructure needs in Public Source.
The FINAL DEADLINE for the 2021 Cleantech Open Cohort is April 18! You don't want to miss the opportunity to join the nation's longest running and largest cleantech accelerator program.
This is an opportunity to accelerate your venture to commercialization and make an impact more quickly. You will get to compete for cash prizes and have access to more than $300,000 worth of goods and services.
