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On May 6th, EPIC, represented by Mike Mazzola, took part in a panel discussion between representatives from EPRI, Clean Air Carolina, the Environmental Defense Fund, and Duke Energy to discuss and review the Duke Energy 2020 Climate Report,...
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On May 11th, 2021, various local and state power and energy experts met for an Energy Summit which brought its audience up to speed on advancements in industry and presented ways to improve your bottom line. This energy summit, presented by Duke Energy, addressed these key topics:
· Renewable Natural Gas Update: Turning Hog Farm Methane into Clean Energy
· Climate and Policy...
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With the recent gas pipeline cyberattack, many have now wondered if our power grid could experience that same reality. With great power comes great responsibility. Our faculty and staff here at EPIC are committed to make the grid resilient, one way being well-protected against cyberattacks. Fox 46 Charlotte interviewed Dr. Cox here...
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The North Carolina Clean Energy Plan (CEP), developed pursuant to NC Governor Cooper’s Executive Order 80, called for a year-long study of carbon-reduction policies to achieve the CEP’s emissions targets for the power sector: a 70 percent reduction in 2005 emissions levels by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. Duke University’s Nicholas Institute...
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EPIC talks with Duke Energy's Sherif Abdelrazek on challenges and issues utilities face integrating energy storage into their energy mix.
To listen now, click here or visit https://www.peak-demand.com/e/hard-to-handle-energy-storage-integration-issues-for-utilities/
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UNC Charlotte’s Energy Production and Infrastructure Center is one of 10 selected nationwide for a prestigious U.S. Department of Energy award. Recipients of this grant will work to improve the resilience and reliability of the regional grid.
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EPIC is pleased to be included in Clean Air Carolina's Climate Report Review Group and help to outline steps Duke Energy can take to meet its climate goals.
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The EPIC Innovator aims to identify and recognize entrepreneurial students with a focus on energy. Individuals or teams are invited to submit ideas, projects, technology concepts, or prototypes that they believe are worthy of further exploration and funding. All submissions need to be energy-related and only UNC Charlotte students are eligible. Applications are accepted...
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Zeke Hausfather, director of climate and energy at The Breakthrough Institute, discusses the challenges associated with the global energy transition from fossil fuel generation and consumption, to more renewables.
To listen now click here or visit https://www...
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