The Appalachian Energy Center (AEC) works in tandem with Appalachian State University to create a clean energy future for the state of North Carolina, its citizens, businesses and educators.
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Energy Summit Student Poster Competition a Showcase of Multidisciplinary Student Research in Clean Energy
Held June 7-9, the 11th annual Appalachian Energy Summit convened hundreds of sustainability professionals, faculty, administrators, and students at App State for an immersive, solution-oriented experience focusing on clean energy and sustainability issues. The...
Energy Center Welcomes New Project Manager to Coordinate Battery and Storage Curriculum Integration for Statewide Clean Energy Technical Training Initiative
The Appalachian Energy Center is pleased to welcome Kate Bashford to the team. Kate will serve as the Clean Energy and Storage Project Manager for STEPs4GROWTH, a four-year, $23.7 million statewide workforce development program funded by the Department of...
Nexus Group Furthers Study in Biochar, Anaerobic Digestion, and Pilot System
Last semester, Nexus served App State and the greater community as a center for education, research, and outreach. A total of 16.5 hours of field days were conducted at Nexus, including five App State classes, one tour for App State’s Renewable Energy Initiative...
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