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Our mission is to conduct rigorous research and provide impactful insights that address the energy needs of the Southeastern U.S., while maintaining a national and global perspective. We strive to be trusted partners for all stakeholders, ensuring a future that supports the success and sustainability of our communities.
As part of the Strategic Energy Institute, and the nation’s top-ranked public university for energy research, our multidisciplinary experts develop solutions grounded in sound economics, policy, and science.
Highlights
Harvesting the Sun–Twice: Agrivoltaics and Rural Land-Use
Agrivoltaics is gaining attention as a potential solution to balance renewable energy production with agricultural land use. By combining solar energy systems with activities like livestock grazing or pollinator habitats, agrivoltaics presents opportunities for more efficient land use and additional income streams for farmers. This blog examines the growth of agrivoltaics, its benefits for rural communities, and the role of policy and stakeholder collaboration in shaping its future.
Solar Geoengineering Could Save 400,000 Lives a Year
Renewable Energy Policies Provide Benefits Across State Lines
Shan Zhou, Barry D. Solomon, and Marilyn A. Brown
Energy Factsheet of the Month
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Policy Areas
EPIcenter faculty and student affiliates are creating the knowledge needed for effective, evidence-based, transformative energy policy. The links below showcase a sampling of our research and areas of expertise. For more information, please contact epicenter@gatech.edu.
Upcoming Events
SETRI April 2025 Meeting
April 3, 2025
This in-person event from the Southeast Transportation Electric Regional Initiative (SETRI) will bring together a multisector network to highlight successes, opportunities, and challenges in advancing electric mobility activities and collaboration across the Southeast. The meeting will feature a presenter talks, moderated roundtable discussion, and opportunities for networking. A virtual option will be available for the morning session.
Battery Show
April 16-17, 2025
Explore wide-ranging products and innovations from leading exhibitors for automotive, materials, stationary energy storage, mining, recycling, medical, aerospace, commercial and industrial applications. Examine emerging markets and technologies and keep pace with industry’s regional trends.
BiTR Virtual Mini-Symposium
April 17, 2025
There is increasing interest in combining our existing hydrocarbon infrastructure with renewable sources of carbon such as seed oils, waste fats and oils, tri-acyl glycerides (TAGs) derived from sources such as algae, and pyrolysis oils from woody biomass. This has been driven by standards such as the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and the desire by industry segments, such as aviation, for fuels with low net carbon emissions. In this mini-symposium we will hear from experts on the challenge and potential solutions to the integration at different scales and levels of abstraction.
Contact Us
Energy Policy and Innovation Center
Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions (CNES) Laboratory
495 Tech Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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