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Featured Research and Analysis

  • Will People Conserve Energy During Emergency Heat Waves?
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    Will People Conserve Energy During Emergency Heat Waves?

    by Dylan Brewer This June, New York City’s government and utility urged households to conserve electricity during an extreme heat wave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees F.[1]  People were asked to set air conditioners to 76 degrees, to avoid using more than one air conditioning unit, and to delay using electricity-hungry appliances during peak cooling […]


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Upcoming Events


AI Security Summit

December 3, 2025

Hosted by the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Midtown Atlanta, this daylong event will facilitate collaboration, education, and innovation in AI security, plus inform the development and deployment of more secure AI-enabled systems. Learn more as it becomes available on the website.

EnergyHack @ GT

January 23-25, 2026

EnergyHack @ GT is a hackathon designed to bring together passionate students to develop solutions addressing the critical challenges in the energy industry. Over the course of 36 hours, participants will collaborate in teams to brainstorm, design, and prototype projects (for example, AI/ML projects, web-based tools, mobile applications, etc.) that promote sustainable practices based on diverse problem statements.

Southeastern Energy Conference

February 18, 2026

The energy landscape is evolving faster than ever, shaping the way we live, work, and connect. From groundbreaking technologies to global challenges, energy remains at the core of progress. The 2026 Southeastern Energy Conference will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore the future of energy — and the possibilities that lie ahead.

March 2-6, 2026

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action and Awareness Week invites universities around the world to host events that increase awareness of the SDGs, showcase the work they’re doing, and encourage action. Georgia Tech SDG Week encourages partners around campus to organize and host SDG-focused events (such as workshops, service projects, or conversation panels) on our own campus to help showcase Georgia Tech’s impact. 

GT Energy Day

March 19, 2026

Georgia Tech Energy Day brings together representatives from academia, government, and industry to accelerate transformational energy research through advancements in systems, technologies, and their enabling components. Georgia Tech Energy Day provides an opportunity for key stakeholders to interact with Georgia Tech researchers who are pioneering work in this critical field. The focus areas of the event are Energy Storage, Solar Energy Conversion, and E-Fuels and Chemicals.

RBI/ACS Spring Symposium

March 22-26, 2026

ACS Meetings & Expositions are where chemistry comes to life. Join thousands of scientists, innovators, and change-makers to exchange ideas, spark new collaborations, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. It’s your chance to connect with one of the world’s largest scientific communities, share your passion, and take your career to the next level in a fast-moving global landscape.



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