Energy Management Student Interns Fuel Campus Innovation
Energy Management student interns fuel campus innovation via Campus As A Classroom program.
Energy
NC State’s aggressive energy management strategies minimize costs, save natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
NC State Energy Management is responsible for tracking, managing and reducing energy use on campus.
The university has a complex energy grid with five utility plants plus a vast network of steam and chilled water pipelines. The main two energy sources NC State uses are natural gas and electricity. NC State also has several solar energy sources.
Energy conservation strategies are successfully reducing campus energy use while enabling the university to progress toward its goal of a 40% energy use reduction per gross square foot by 2022 (as compared to the 2002 baseline).
Energy Reduction
View NC State’s Energy and Water Report
Emissions Reduction
View NC State’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory
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NC State Hosts Energy Week
Discover how NC State shapes a clean energy future during NC State Energy Week Sept. 25-29, 2023.
DOE Renews Funding for PowerAmerica
The Department of Energy (DOE) has renewed funding for PowerAmerica, a Manufacturing USA Institute headquartered at NC State University. PowerAmerica will receive an initial $8 million — with the potential for $32 million in total DOE funding over the next five years.
How You Can Reduce Campus Energy Use
1. Hit the light switch when you’re the last person to leave a room.
2. Pull the plug on electronics not in use.
3. Shut the fume hood sash in campus labs.
Energy Research and Resources
NC State is a major contributor in energy research. The Energy Collaborative helps the NC State community collaborate, develop, share and communicate energy-related research and teaching across campus and beyond.
RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS
DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency) allows homeowners to explore current incentives
Professional training is available in energy-related fields. Numerous K-20 STEM education opportunities also focus on energy
NC State Extension has Home Energy Conservation resources
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Energy Solutions helps identify and implement energy efficiency initiatives for industry
Industry Expansion Solutions provides services for businesses to reduce energy use and environmental impact
Technical assistance is available for businesses and industry