Cleantech News + Media

What caused the power failure in Texas during its extreme weather event (Energy Central – May 26, 2021

America’s famously known independent Southern state, Texas, was hit by a major cold weather event in February causing millions to lose power. At first, the snow and its layering of white sparked feelings of excitement, but those shed quickly as … Read more

Michael Regan – Not Too Late to Leave State in a Good Place

I recently spoke at the University of North Carolina Clean Tech Summit — and I was inspired by our state’s enormous potential to fully transition to a clean energy economy. I challenged the students and business leaders in attendance to … Read more

Analytics and the Future of Demand Management – Realizing Grid Potential

The energy and utilities sector is on the brink of myriad technological advancements essential to our country’s social, economic, and environmental future. Over the past decade, we’ve hung in the threshold of an exponential increase in grid capability, and now … Read more

A Smarter American Grid: What is Stopping Us? (Energy Central | July 29, 2020)

Terms like “smart grid” and “modern grid” are unavoidable in conversations about the future of the American electrical grid; but what do these umbrella words mean for the future of utility companies and energy consumers? Jonas Monast, Assistant Professor at … Read more

Stories of Innovation: Clean tech interns launch series’ on start-ups and SMEs

This summer, interns for the Institute’s Cleantech Program have been engaging with startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to tell their stories of cleantech innovation—digitally. The student interns have been writing whitepapers about cleantech disruption and blog posts which … Read more

From the blog: Winning idea! The story behind clinching the Strata Solar Clean Tech Award

For the past two years, we have served as co-chairs of the Renewable Energy Special Projects Committee. As such, we often find ourselves in conversation about energy markets, and brainstorming ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at scale. As RESPC … Read more

UNC Clean Tech Summit launches webinar series

The clean tech conversation goes beyond the annual UNC Clean Tech Summit! We are launching a webinar series focused on the clean tech economy from a regional, national and global lens. The first series in April 2020 features five (5) webinars with … Read more

Innovating to a clean economy, UNC hosts 7th annual Clean Tech Summit for industry, government and research leaders from around the globe 

Click image to view slideshow. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill hosted its annual Clean Tech Summit, convening industry, government and research leaders from around the globe for discussions on innovating to a clean economy.  The seventh annual … Read more

UNC Clean Tech Summit ignited conversations about the future of sustainability (The Daily Tar Heel | Feb. 23, 2020)

Campus community members interested in the future of sustainability gathered at the UNC Clean Tech Summit, which took place on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21.

Duke Energy testing alternative batteries as storage uncouples from wind and solar (Charlotte Business Journal | Feb. 21, 2020)

Some details about the technology were shared at the UNC Clean Tech Summit in Chapel Hill

UNC Clean Tech Summit spotlights trends shaping clean energy economy (WRAL TechWire | Feb. 18, 2020)

CHAPEL HILL – This week, UNC-Chapel Hill’s seventh annual Clean Tech Summit will convene hundreds of students, faculty and staff members, professionals, executives and government representatives—all passionate about the future of the clean energy industry. The event features two days … Read more

Clean Tech Summit 2020: Innovating to a Clean Economy

The 7th annual UNC Clean Tech Summit will take place Feb. 20 – 21 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Registration is open with early bird rates through Feb. 7. In addition to engaging breakout sessions, keynotes and workshops, … Read more

Registration now open for 2020 UNC Clean Tech Summit

This UNC event is now the largest clean tech conference of its kind in the Southeast. The 2020 Summit, set for February 20 – 21 will feature a diverse mix of tracks including: Circular Economy, Ag Tech, The Rise of … Read more

Clean Tech Competition offers $10,000 prize for winning entry

WHAT: The $10,000 Strata Clean Tech Award WHY: To advance clean-energy technologies and to support and encourage those individuals and institutions that are challenging traditional approaches to our energy ecosystem WHO: Students, advisors, faculty, staff, and administrators at accredited colleges … Read more

Undergraduate students visit tech hubs for renewable energy development in Asia

In a three-week long program this summer as part of Honors Carolina’s Burch Field Research Seminar, 22 undergraduate students traveled to China and South Korea to learn about the rise of clean technology and renewable energy in Asia. “The green … Read more

IE’s Clean Tech + Innovation Program launches blog

As part of the Institute for the Environment, the UNC Clean Tech + Innovation Program has launched a storytelling platform called, Clean Tech Stories. The content will bring the topics of global and regional transformation to life through student travel … Read more

Postcards from the Field: Inaugural Molchanov Scholars share their summer internship experiences

Inaugural Molchanov Scholars Cassidy Harding ’19 and Dylan Burns ’21 discuss their summer internships in this Postcard from the Field. Funded by a $1 million gift from Pavel Molchanov, the program matches undergraduate students with environmental internships where students can … Read more

Inaugural Pavel Molchanov Scholars named at 2019 UNC Clean Tech Summit

Two UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students will get hands-on, professional training this summer thanks to a new internship program funded by Pavel Molchanov, a Duke alumnus and senior vice president and equity research analyst at Raymond James & Associates. Cassidy Harding, … Read more

Innovating toward a stronger economy — and a healthier planet

Carolina hosted its annual Clean Tech Summit, convening entrepreneurs, government leaders and researchers from across the country for discussions on the global clean technology economy. By Emilie Poplett, University Communications Originally published on UNC.edu Clean technology isn’t just good for … Read more

Cisco exec: US is slow on uptake when it comes to smart city movement (WRAL TechWire | Mar. 1, 2019)

Let this sink in: Southeast Asia, India and Europe are beating us when it comes to the smart cities movement. At least, that’s according to Jim Haskins, Cisco’s Smart Connected Communities/IoT specialist. “We’re a little slow on the uptake,” he … Read more

NC energy summit looks to solar and storage to improve grid operations (Charlotte Business Journal | Mar. 1, 2019)

Panelists at the UNC Clean Tech Conference discuss how renewable energy developers, infrastructure companies, utilities and energy brokers can get the pieces to work together to increase the use of clean energy sources.

Innovating toward a stronger economy — and a healthier planet (UNC News | Feb. 28, 2019)

Carolina hosted its annual Clean Tech Summit, convening entrepreneurs, government leaders and researchers from across the country for discussions on the global clean technology economy. Clean technology isn’t just good for the environment. It’s also a multibillion-dollar industry, and North … Read more

NC’s role in clean energy economy is focus of UNC Clean Tech Summit (WRAL TechWire | Feb. 26, 2019)

UNC Chapel Hill is hosting its sixth annual Clean Tech Summit this week, providing a forum for students and industry leaders to share insights on the ever-advancing clean energy sector in North Carolina. The agenda includes two days of sessions … Read more

Gangi appointed associate director of clean technology and innovation

By Peggy Mullin (B.S. Environment and Ecology ’19) Greg Gangi, who formerly served as the UNC Institute for the Environment’s associate director for education, is taking on a new role as associate director for clean technology and innovation. As the head … Read more

2019 UNC Clean Tech Summit features industry and policy leaders; inaugural career fair

The UNC Clean Tech Summit convenes students and professionals in business, policy and academia for two days of problem-solving to foster leadership and growth in the Southeast’s clean tech economy.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) will host its … Read more

Registration open for 2019 UNC Clean Tech Summit

We are proud to announce that registration is open for the sixth annual UNC Clean Tech Summit on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1, 2019 at The Friday Center in Chapel Hill. This year’s event will explore the innovations and key issues that … Read more

2019 UNC Clean Tech Summit (WRAL Newswire | Jan. 15, 2019)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host its sixth annual UNC Clean Tech Summit Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2019 at UNC’s Friday Center. The event will highlight the latest innovations, trends and challenges in the clean technology industry … Read more

Molchanov establishes environmental scholars program with $1 million gift in Campaign for Carolina

A new endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment will put students one step closer to environmental science careers. A $1 million gift from Pavel Molchanov of Charlotte will match students … Read more

Students produce mini-documentaries on clean technology in North Carolina

Agriculture Technologies: Produce More with Less Produced by Aaron Williams, Chase Porter, Jintong Wu and Kelly Williams North Carolina at the Forefront of Solar Energy Produced by Rob Gourley, Margaret Hassell, Jack Davidson and Jonathan Gonzalez View more videos from … Read more

Massey winner Gregory Gangi has a passion for the natural world

Gregory Gangi argues that greater collaboration between universities, government and business can transform North Carolina into a clean technology powerhouse. Read more in this profile by the University Gazette.

Gangi earns prestigious Massey Award

Gregory J. Gangi, IE’s associate director for education and a teaching associate professor in the Curriculum for Environment and Ecology, was one of six employees at UNC-Chapel Hill to receive a 2018 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Service Awards. The Massey … Read more

Annual UNC Clean Tech Summit urged entrepreneurship and innovation

The annual conference highlighted how the University, Research Triangle Park and the state play a key role in leading the way to a green global economy. By Will Rimer, University Communications, Friday, March 2, 2018 Not so long ago, clean … Read more

Industry, policy leaders to headline UNC Clean Tech Summit in March

The UNC Clean Tech Summit convenes professionals in business, policy and academia for two days of problem-solving to foster leadership and growth in the southeast’s clean tech industry.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) will host its fifth … Read more

Featured Event: 2018 UNC Clean Tech Summit

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will host its fifth annual UNC Clean Tech Summit Mar. 1-2, 2018 at UNC’s Friday Center. The event highlights the latest innovations, trends and challenges in the clean technology industry and how … Read more

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster second fastest growing cluster in the world, says Abele

By Cinnamon Moore Earlier this semester, UNC Institute for the Environment hosted a Clean Tech Luncheon seminar with speaker Matt Abele, communications and events manager at the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC). The innovative organization was established more than five years … Read more

Folt leads panel on public-private partnerships to enhance innovation at UNC Clean Tech Summit

By Alex Grant At the 4th Annual UNC Clean Tech Summit, Chancellor Carol L. Folt used her extensive background in education and biology to moderate a panel on ways to advance innovation through partnerships between universities and the private sector. … Read more

‘Triple bottom line: economy, quality of life, and the environment, will make communities more resilient,’ says Clements

By Cinnamon Moore UNC’s Institute for the Environment hosted Trevor Clements, president of Tetra Tech Engineering, P.C., for its Jan. 24 Clean Tech Luncheon. Clements discussed the history of the water system in the U.S. and what his company is … Read more

Gov. Roy Cooper (’79, ’82) and others to headline UNC Clean Tech Summit in March

The UNC Clean Tech Summit convenes professionals in business, policy and academia for two days of problem-solving to foster leadership and growth in the Southeast’s clean tech industry.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) will host its fourth … Read more

‘Time to teach solutions to pressing environmental challenges,’ says Gangi

By Alex Grant Greg Gangi, a joint faculty member in the Institute for the Environment (IE) and the Curriculum in Environment and Ecology, and the associate director of education for IE, said it is time to stop focusing on problems … Read more

UNC-Chapel Hill to host NC Clean Tech Summit, Feb. 18-19

UNC-Chapel Hill to host NC Clean Tech Summit, Feb. 18-19 Professionals in business, policy and academia gather for two days of problem-solving and planning to foster leadership and growth in North Carolina’s clean tech industry Chapel Hill, N.C.—Feb. 2, 2016) … Read more