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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
ATL CleanTech Connect
February 12, 2025
In partnership between Georgia Tech and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, the ATL CleanTech Connect hosts quarterly socials to engage members of the Greater Atlanta clean tech community to support innovation, ideation, startups and investment in clean tech and sustainability focused businesses.
2025 Sustainability Showcase
February 27-28, 2025
Sponsored by Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems, this event will be an opportunity for Georgia Tech academics, researchers, students, and Institute programs to share their work in sustainability. The theme for this year’s showcase will focus on ecosystem, community, and infrastructure resilience, as well as resilience in the curriculum.
Southeast Energy Conference
February 28 - March 1, 2025
Whether it is the weaponization of the power grid during Russia’s war in Ukraine or the challenge of cooperating on climate goals, energy is at the core of the geopolitical landscape. The 2025 Georgia Tech Energy Conference will explore the intersection between energy and geopolitics, discussing the ways in which energy shapes how countries interact.
Contact Us
Energy Policy and Innovation Center
Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions (CNES) Laboratory
495 Tech Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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