Energy

The late Jim Rogers of Duke Energy, in conversation

October 1, 2021

New Gift To Expand Duke's Efforts to Improve Access to Sustainable Energy

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When it's operational in April 2022, the 60-foot-tall Chilled Water Thermal Storage Tank will save Duke an estimated $550,000 in annual energy costs. Photos by Stephen Schramm.

August 31, 2021

New Thermal Water Storage Tank to Open in April 2022

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Michael Valerino's project team to develop an interactive, data-driven platform aimed at reducing dust-related solar energy losses

July 20, 2021

Duke Engineering Student Wins Clean Energy Prize

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Victoria Plutshac: Biden’s Infrastructure Success Depends On Implementation, Not Just Ideas

June 2, 2021

Victoria Plutshack: Biden’s Infrastructure Success Depends On Implementation, Not Just Ideas

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The 2021 Sustainability Award winners, clockwise from top left, Cameron Oglesby, Avery Indermaur, Beth Ray-Schroeder, Billy Pizer, Margaret Overton and Amalia Turner.

April 20, 2021

Celebrating Duke's Sustainability Champions in 2020-21

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Drew Shindell: Our Best Shot To Slow Climate Change Now -- Cut Methane

April 19, 2021

Drew Shindell: Our Best Shot To Slow Climate Change Now -- Cut Methane

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March 9, 2021

Five Key Takeaways from the Energy Data Analytics Symposium

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Experts: Texas Needs to Integrate With Other Power Grids And Prepare for the Worst

February 19, 2021

Experts: Texas Needs to Integrate With Other Power Grids And Prepare for the Worst

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November 8, 2020

Energy Week: Four Days Looking at the Future of the Energy Industry

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Duke students (L to R) Maria Ramirez Millan, Emily Conner, and Lane Wallace visited a traditional McDonald's in 2014 as they conducted research for their master's project on the feasibility of a net-zero energy fast food restaurant.

August 31, 2020

Students' Renewable Energy Project Bears Fruit (And Fries)

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Historic Solar Deal Powers Duke U. Toward Carbon Neutrality

August 24, 2020

Historic Solar Deal Powers Duke U. Toward Carbon Neutrality

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July 17, 2020

When Summer Jobs Disappeared, Energy Initiative Scrambled to Assist Students With Remote Internships

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May 22, 2020

If Off-Grid Energy Is In Our Future, We Must Learn From Our Past

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Professors Brian Murray, Kate Konschnik and Drew Shindell

May 13, 2020

The Pandemic's Effect on Energy and the Environment

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A lightbulb against a green backdrop.

March 30, 2020

How to Make Your Home Office Sustainable

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Nico Hotz in his office.

December 9, 2019

Blue Devil of the Week: Powering a Love of Science

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