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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
Super South
April 15-17, 2025
Super South unites global visionaries to drive transformative and resilient solutions. Join innovators, entrepreneurs, academics, policymakers and civic leaders for an inspiring convening focused on fostering a circular economy, showcasing sustainable technologies and accelerating climate action.
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
Interest is growing in combining hydrocarbon infrastructure with renewable carbon sources like seed oils, waste fats, algae-derived TAGs, and pyrolysis oils from biomass. Driven by standards like California’s LCFS and aviation’s need for low-carbon fuels, experts will discuss integration challenges and solutions at this mini-symposium.
Georgia Tech Earth Day
April 17, 2025
Join us for an Earth Day celebration at the Kendeda building featuring a global panel of speakers exploring the ecological and social realities of economic growth on a finite planet. Students will present their work inspired by this year’s Earth Day theme.
Southeast Venture Showcase
April 21-23, 2025
The Southeast Venture Showcase is a transformational event that empowers research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to showcase their most promising technology ventures for the nation’s venture community.
Georgia Tech Energy Day
April 23, 2025
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.
Contact Us
Energy Policy and Innovation Center
Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions (CNES) Laboratory
495 Tech Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
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