Energy

Students head for class on Centennial Campus, with the newly completed Fitts-Woolard building reflecting cloudy spring skies.

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.

A doctoral graduate student in her cap and gown stands before an large oak tree.

May 3, 2024

Fueled To Thrive

Wizaso Munthali found her path from Zambia’s environmental protection agency to a Ph.D. and research for a transition towards clean energy.

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.

Wide angle photo of ballroom full of seated attendees at the 2023 Southern Energy Conference.

Apr 2, 2024

Annual NC energy conference to be hosted by NC State this April

The conference, which is hosted annually by NC State’s Office of Professional Development and the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, part of the College of Engineering, is a two-day event for professionals in the energy industry. This year, it will take place on April 23 and 24 at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center on Gorman Street.

a factory is shown in silhouette against a sunrise

Mar 28, 2024

Smart Utility Meters Drive Down Manufacturing Costs – If Managers Use Them

A new study finds the willingness of managers to use smart utility meters is a key driver in reducing energy consumption and related costs.

Plant Sciences Building CALS lab space bright white tables windows with bike in background

Mar 22, 2024

New Sustainable Labs Program Launched

The new Sustainable Labs program empowers NC State researchers and lab users to adopt sustainable practices in campus lab spaces.

Feb 23, 2024

Winter Break Generates Energy Savings

NC State avoided energy costs of more than $478,000 over winter break.

Jan 29, 2024

Take the Energy Awareness Survey

Provide valuable feedback to NC State Energy Management about engagement strategies for energy and water conservation efforts.

From left: Steven Shannon, Amanda Lietz and Florian Laggner are leading a DOE grant that funds the development of new and sustainable designs for neutral beam sources.

Jan 19, 2024

DOE grant brings renewed energy to NC State COE in more ways than one

Nothing energizes the engineering community like fusion. Scientists have seen fusion startups crop up around the country in recent years as fusion becomes less of an experimental, fundamental science program and more of an energy program.

Caleby Jolly dressed in a red short-sleeved shirt and khaki pants, flashes the Wolfpack sign while standing on catwalk at Talley Student Union.

Dec 19, 2023

ME grad is ready to make the world a greener place

Unlike so many college students, Caleb Jolley, mechanical engineering ‘23, always knew he wanted to go into engineering. He just wasn’t quite sure what that looked like.