(Florian Hirzinger – www.fh-ap.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder Georgia Power projects that over the next decade the state will be leading the nation’s second industrial revolution, led by artificial intelligence boosting data centers, which could triple the state’s energy consumption. According to Georgia Power’s projections, the company’s … Continue Reading
This Webinar is Complete The Couillard Solar Foundation is on a mission to bring solar energy to as many communities, schools and nonprofits in WI as possible. This webinar will cover our innovative approach of providing bifacial solar panels as a grant directly to projects, solar canopy and pavilion structures, and educational outreach programs around the … Continue Reading
Workers install battery packs in a BMW X5 in South Carolina. A new battery plant under construction nearby will supply BMW factories. (Credit: BMW) Construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned The United States is in the midst of the biggest boom in clean energy manufacturing investments in history, … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners of the 2024 Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) Awards, honoring nine women for outstanding leadership and accomplishments in clean energy. The C3E Initiative aims to close the gender gap and increase the participation, leadership, and success of women in clean energy fields. In its 13th … Continue Reading
Immersive Ed Design with EARThWednesday, November 13, 20241:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern Join ATE Central and the EARTh Center to learn about their Immersive Ed Design services, and how their interactive modules and extended reality (XR) simulation development is revolutionizing environmental education in community colleges. This session will cover the process of developing immersive XR simulations, … Continue Reading
iWiTTS Online Workshop: Recruit and Retain More Women in STEM Join ATE Central and Donna Milgram founder of the National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology, and Science (iWiTTS) to learn how to increase the number of female students in your STEM programs! This exciting online workshop will focus on three primary areas – recruitment, retention, and … Continue Reading
For the final day, CREATE headed to the Írafossstod Hydroelectric Power Station in the morning which offered a fascinating glimpse into the heart of Iceland’s renewable energy landscape. Nestled along the Sog River and operated by Landsvirkjun, this mid-sized hydroelectric facility exemplifies how careful planning and community engagement can harmonize energy production with environmental stewardship. … Continue Reading
Today’s session at Reykjavik University, featured Dr. Juliet Newson, Director, and Jacob Kaminski, Program Manager, of the Iceland School of Energy, who discussed strategies with the CREATE team to develop Clean Energy and Electric Vehicle (EV) curriculum and instruction. The Iceland School of Energy is known for its international student diversity, and is at the … Continue Reading
The morning of Day five the CREATE faculty return to the University of Reykjavik to continue the energy lecture series. Two experts provided insights into Iceland’s ambitious plans for sustainable urban development and energy efficiency. Asdis Kristinsdottir, a mechanical engineer from the Borgarlinan Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) program, discussed the intricate logistics of transforming Reykjavik’s … Continue Reading
The CREATE faculty made it to Iceland and had forty-eight hours to acclimate, adjust to the time zone, explore the landscape, and experience Independence Day with their Icelandic hosts. The program began with the University of Reykjavik, where we had the opportunity to meet with faculty and researchers specializing in clean energy and electric vehicles … Continue Reading
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