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A glimpse into the 180+ research projects at the Powerhouse Energy Campus
Dec. 2025: Aerospace, energy storage, indoor air quality, and more.
Colorado professor invents new electric heat pump, recognized as a TIME100 climate innovator
Nov. 2025: An interview with Aspen Public Radio
Todd Bandhauer featured in TIME100 Climate list for 2025
Nov. 2025: An international award for driving climate solutions through business channels.
From Powerlines to Power Bills
Oct. 2025: Grid Modernization Initiative charges up our electric future.
The Center for New Energy Economy Drives Bipartisanship with Clean Energy Resources
Oct. 2025: CELA empowers state legislators with a bipartisan network.
High-Powered Computing System Coming to Powerhouse Energy Campus
Oct. 2025: Creating an opportunity to explore power and energy solutions.
Lasers, Ammonia, and a High-Speed Camera
Oct. 2025: Can we use ammonia/hydrogen as fuel?
CSU develops a new way to better estimate statewide methane emissions
Oct. 2025: A first-of-its-kind model.
Something is always happening at the #CSUEnergyInstitute
