News & Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events involving the Appalachian Energy Center and different energy initiatives at Appalachian State University.
Tapping Farm Productivity’s Full Potential
Nexus Research Explores Readily Available Resources That Enhance Results Biochar- Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste Food waste contains a variety of substrates, making it difficult to maintain optimal process conditions during anaerobic digestion (AD)1. Biochar's high...
App State Architect Illustrates a New Standard in Carbon-Neutral Design
“We have just experienced the hottest 10 years of our existence,” Mike Kapp said. “Things are moving in the wrong direction and we need to do something about it.” Kapp presented on Tuesday afternoon as part of The Sustainable Energy Speaker Series, an ongoing...
Exploring Feasible and Sustainable Solutions for Appalachian Farmers
Nexus Project Experiments Continue to Advance Agricultural Innovations 1. Biochar Preparation: Wet Biochar Crushing Biochar particle size has a great impact on its physical properties such as total porosity and BET surface area, which enhance water-holding capacity...
Events
Each year, we offer several events and workshops for those interested in energy-related topics. Explore events like our Sustainable Energy Speaker Series and our Student Poster Competition, or check out our upcoming workshops to receive professional development hours.
Sustainable Energy Speaker Series
The Sustainable Energy Speaker Series was created to deepen campus and community understanding of contemporary energy issues and spur conversation around energy topics. The series is a joint effort of the Appalachian Energy Center and the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment.
Appalachian Energy Summit Student Poster Competition
College and university students are invited to submit an abstract for their energy-related research or project and be a part of the Appalachian Energy Summit. The Energy Summit is a free event for all attendees. The two highest ranking posters are eligible to earn cash prizes! There will be non-cash accolades for posters earning Honorable Mention.