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Georgia Tech researchers developed a CO2 capture method using cold energy from natural gas processing + sponge-like materials, up to 3× cheaper and works even in warm, humid coastal areas.

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#CarbonCapture #Sustainability #DAC #ClimateTech

This June, New York City’s government and utility urged households to conserve electricity during an extreme heat wave.

EPIcenter researchers from the Georgia Tech School of Economics find clear communication & social norms influence energy-saving behavior during emergencies even when personal comfort is at stake.

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#BehavioralScience #EnergyPolicy #EPIcenter #EnergyConservation

As wildfires worsen with rising temperatures, forests & communities face growing risks. SEI Energy & Health Lead Sally Ng and Georgia Tech researchers explore how we can adapt to — and even benefit from — fire. 🔥
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#GeorgiaTech #Wildfires

Solar power accounts for only 6% of Earth’s energy, but it powers nearly all satellites. Georgia Tech researchers, led by Jud Ready, are sending 18 PV cells to the ISS to study their long-term performance in space.
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#GeorgiaTech #Photovoltaics #PVCells #SpaceResearch

SEI Energy Faculty Fellows of 2025 along with the student researchers, Georgia Tech Hosts and the SEI team

Last week, the SEI Energy Faculty Fellow Program wrapped up 10 weeks of collaboration between visiting faculty & Georgia Tech researchers, advancing innovation in energy systems, policy, & sustainability.
A big thank you to our Fellows & hosts!

#EnergyResearch #Innovation

A veteran gained invaluable skills in AI manufacturing at Georgia Tech. By advancing manufacturing and building the workforce, Georgia Tech is helping to keep the U.S. competitive globally. #ResearchforRealLife | b.gatech.edu/4nX9cnU

Record turnout at the Summer #ATLCleanTechConnect!

Co-hosted by Metro Atlanta Chamber & E2, the summer edition featured panels on three timely cleantech topics - Energy-Water-Tech Nexus, Clean Energy Tax Incentives, and an exciting update from the Cox CleanTech Accelerator.

On June 2, the Atlanta City Council approved a new ordinance requiring all new and replacement roofs to use reflective “cool roof” materials. Georgia Tech researchers call it a major step forward for climate adaptation.
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#GeorgiaTech

Georgia Tech EV Charging Pilot and Studies Update Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

SETRI's Q12025 meeting united Southeast EV and mobility experts to discuss transportation electrification. Hosted by SEI & @nichinstitute.bsky.social‬, the event featured an engaging panel moderated by SEI's Richard Simmons on EV charging infrastructure.
Watch here: tinyurl.com/z2cvesjz

#SETRI #EVs

Georgia Tech researchers are innovating ways to study air quality — beginning with prehistoric insights and zooming all the way to satellites in our orbit. bit.ly/3FXeQFL

Taking a closer look at Iran's uranium enrichment Iran's foreign minister says his country will not accept any nuclear deal with the U.S. that completely bans uranium enrichment. Anna Erickson, professor of nuclear and radiological engineering at Geo...

Anna Erickson, Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech, joined The Daily Report to discuss Iran's enrichment program, highlighting its geopolitical implications.

Watch here: tinyurl.com/4esuhej2

#GeorgiaTech #NuclearEngineering #ThoughtLeadership

Our Energy & National Security Meeting brought together @GTRI and @GeorgiaTech researchers to discuss energy, security, and policy topics through research projects and global energy conversations, highlighting SEI's alignment with @ENERGY's 9 Pillars for American energy dominance!

#EnergyInnovation

The Energy Unplugged Camp, hosted by Georgia Tech’s Energy Policy and Innovation Center (EPIcenter), gave high schoolers hands-on learning in energy innovation through field trips, experiments, and group projects.

#GeorgiaTech #STEMEducation

The Strategic Energy Institute's Energy Storage Lead, Matt McDowell, and his research group have developed a solid-state battery using lithium and soft sodium metal, achieving high performance at lower pressure.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2hnjcjj8

The GT Energy Community joined President Ángel Cabrera on the President’s Summer Tour, with stops at Aurubis Richmond & Plant Vogtle, just downriver from the Savannah River National Lab (SRNL).

Big thanks to Buzz for capturing some great moments! 🐝

#GTEnergyCommunity #BuzzMoments

Curtailment — when renewable energy goes unused — is often overlooked, but its impacts are significant.

In “Curtailment 101,” the Energy Policy and Innovation Center's podcast, Gaurav Doshi and Matt Oliver explore why it matters and how to tackle it.

🎧 Listen: tinyurl.com/yc76t4e2

Georgia Tech is leading a $20M Army-funded project to convert aluminum scrap into clean hydrogen using solar power & wastewater.

This effort is led by Aaron Stebner & Scott McWhorter, Strategic Energy Institute Lead for Federal Initiatives.

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#GeorgiaTech #HydrogenPower

A grid of headshots of the 8 College of Engineering Faculty Awards winners: Fan Zhang, Shimeng Yu, François Guillot, and Ellen Mazumdar in the top row; Ghassan AlRegib, Rampi Ramprasad, Gabe Kwong, and Jaydev Desai in the bottom row.

Impactful research. Stellar teaching. Dedication to service. Passion for invention and entrepreneurship. We’re proud to recognize this year’s College of Engineering Faculty Award Winners, including Ellen Mazumdar, Rampi Ramprasad, Jaydev Desai and others: b.gatech.edu/3Sy9Ytn

How the US can mine its own critical minerals − without digging new holes Rare earth elements are tiny yet essential parts of many of the technologies you use every day. New techniques are making their recovery from US sources increasingly viable.

Critical minerals are essential for modern technology, but heavy U.S. import reliance creates security risks. Georgia Tech’s Yuanzhi Tang & Scott McWhorter explore how to strengthen the domestic supply.

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#GeorgiaTech #CriticalMinerals

YouTube video by Georgia Tech Research I Knew I Was a Researcher When.. with Joe Bozeman III

Sometimes you just can't stop doing research. Meet @gatechengineers.bsky.social Joe Bozeman, who kept writing papers even while working for the federal government and attended a life-changing conference. www.youtube.com/shorts/P-xam...

Students Build Outdoor Classroom to Serve Community and Nature The classroom will enhance the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance’s environmental education in the community.

Co-led by Jenny Hirsch, SEI’s Lead for Sustainable Communities, Georgia Tech students built an outdoor classroom with West Atlanta Watershed Alliance in Atlanta’s old-growth forest, blending sustainability, design, & collaboration!
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#GeorgiaTech #StudentLife

Tim Lieuwen

Congrats to Dr. Tim Lieuwen on receiving ASME’s 2025 Dedicated Service Award! A GT alum, ASME Fellow, and Research EVP at Georgia Tech, his leadership and impact on engineering and energy research continue to inspire!

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#GeorgiaTech #ASME #MechanicalEngineering

Congrats to all of our researchers from @gatechenergy.bsky.social, @gt-bbiss.bsky.social, @ipatgt.bsky.social, and more who were honored by the USG Regents' Awards! b.gatech.edu/44VR5aZ

Georgia Tech’s Plasma & Dielectrics Lab is developing a high-voltage circuit breaker using supercritical CO2 as an alternative to SF6. They’ve built a 72-kV prototype and are building a 245-kV version.

Testing begins this month!

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3dpnm3bn

#GeorgiaTech #EnergyInnovation

Last month the Middle Georgia Regional Commission for the third Georgia Partnerships for Essential Minerals Workshop marked a pivotal step in the region’s critical mineral strategy. b.gatech.edu/3GV3Ng5

ICYMI we hosted Energy Day last week. More than 300 people from industry, government, and academia gathered for discussion and collaboration on the topics of energy storage, solar energy conversion, and developments in carbon-neutral fuels. b.gatech.edu/3EOKl40

On April 23, Energy Day 2025 at Georgia Tech brought 300+ experts together to explore breakthroughs in storage, solar tech, & carbon-neutral fuels through panels, research showcases, & student posters.

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#GeorgiaTech #EnergyInnovation #EnergyStorage #SolarPV #EFuels

Registration Flyer for 2025 Georgia Tech Energy Day

Reminder: Last Day to register for Energy Day! Join us to learn about new battery technologies that could extend EV range, why domestic solar manufacturing & a stronger liquid fuel supply chain is essential for energy security & economic resilience.
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#EnergySymposium

Georgia Tech Energy Day 2025 Flyer

Georgia Tech's 2025 Energy Day is coming up!

On April 23, explore the latest in energy storage, solar conversion, & e-fuels with experts in the field. Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

Register: t.co/9DdHXEMjZ5

#CleanEnergy #BatteryTech #Efuels #SolarInnovation #EnergyPolicy #EnergySymposium

How the Inflation Reduction Act is driving U.S. job growth across the electric vehicle industry - International Council on Clean Transportation Industry investments and consumer incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are strengthening American leadership on cars and trucks, driving job creation across the U.S. transportation sector...

New Report: from @theicct.org
How the Inflation Reduction Act is driving U.S. job growth across the electric vehicle industry
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