Appstate Energy Center
Nanoscience Grant
Tonya Coffey and Phil Russell have received more than $380,000 from the National Science Foundation to purchase two atomic force microscopes (AFM) which will be used to conduct research on the nanoscale studying surface friction and surface roughness of fluids, and the surface of solar cells, semi-conductors and photo sensors. [Read More...]
Tonya Coffey, left, and Phil Russell have been awarded $380,000 from the National Science Foundation to purchase two atomic force microscopes. The microscopes will enhance nanoscience education, research and outreach. Coffey and Russell are faculty members in Appalachian State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy. They are pictured in the department's scanning electron microscope training and research lab. (Photo by University Photographer Marie Freeman)
Green Your Business
The Watauga Green Business Plan is now accepting applications from local businesses seeking certification as a green business. The Watauga Green Business Plan is a program of the Watauga County Economic Development Commission managed by the Appalachian State Energy Center.
Student-funded REI installs 4kw PV array
Employees with Southern Energy Management have installed a four kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) system near Raley Hall on the Appalachian State University campus. [Read More...]
Appalachian State University alumni and employees of Southern Energy Management have installed the framework that will support a photovoltaic system on campus. They are Jimmy Thompson, 2006 appropriate technology graduate, Justin Stiles, 2008 appropriate technology graduate, Max Isaacs, 2003 psychology graduate, and J.R. Whitley, 2006 appropriate technology graduate. (photo by university photographer Marie Freeman)
Energy Center is Northwest NC HealthyBuilt Homes Community Partner
The NC HealthyBuilt Homes program provides a certificate for homes meeting "green home guidelines" built by residential builders who practice sustainable, high performance building strategies making the home a comfortable, healthy and affordable place that reduces energy and water usage, promotes renewable energy use and helps protect the land where the home is built.
The NW region includes 17 counties stretching from VA to TN to SC, and is home to 10 partner builders. For more information about the HealthyBuilt Homes Program, visit their website at www.healthybuilthomes.org.
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Case Studies of Renewable Energy Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina
A recent series of reports provides details on four recent manufacturing expansions driven by rapidly growing renewable energy markets in North Carolina. For more information on new jobs created at these four facilities and insight into the opportunities for further renewable energy-driven economic development in North Carolina, visit the economic development section.
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Some Related Sites
- Small Wind R&D Site
- Collaborative Biodiesel Project
- Renewable Energy Initiative
- State Energy Office
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