News & Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events involving the Appalachian Energy Center and different energy initiatives at Appalachian State University.
From Lab to Field: Nexus Project in Action for Community Resiliency
Turning Hurricane Debris into Biochar at Mountainwise Farm Mountainwise Farm faced significant damage from Hurricane Helene, including downed trees and the loss of several high tunnels. In response, the Nexus team brought three Oregon kilns and a Ring of Fire to the...
2023 Performance Report of Ceres & Atlas Greenhouses at the App State Farm in Fleetwood NC
Dr. Jeremy Ferrell, Nexus Project Leader and Associate Professor at the Dept. of STBE, and STBE graduate student Joe Rebilas conducted a study of 2023 data that compared the environments of different types of greenhouses and analyzed the collected data. This...
Energy Center Partners with Phius to Offer New Trades Training Program in North Carolina
Appalachian Energy Center is excited to announce a new specialized training program in North Carolina offered by Phius. Phius Trades Training provides building construction professionals with the specialized knowledge and expertise necessary to implement passive...
Events
Each year, we offer several events and workshops for those interested in energy-related topics. Explore events like our Sustainable Energy Speaker Series and our Student Poster Competition, or check out our upcoming workshops to receive professional development hours.
Sustainable Energy Speaker Series
The Sustainable Energy Speaker Series was created to deepen campus and community understanding of contemporary energy issues and spur conversation around energy topics. The series is a joint effort of the Appalachian Energy Center and the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment.
Appalachian Energy Summit Student Poster Competition
College and university students are invited to submit an abstract for their energy-related research or project and be a part of the Appalachian Energy Summit. The Energy Summit is a free event for all attendees. The two highest ranking posters are eligible to earn cash prizes! There will be non-cash accolades for posters earning Honorable Mention.