Science to solutions: partnership to electrify motorcycles in Kenya
This post is part of a mini-blog series highlighting how the CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus and Energy Institute bring science to solutions to scale, a motto that defines our global impact. Our previous blog in this series. n January of 2025, a team of CSU engineering students traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to see first-hand the […]
Science to solutions: CSU’s global impact through clean cooking and carbon markets
This post is part one of a mini-blog series highlighting how the CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus and Energy Institute bring science to solutions to scale, a motto that defines our global impact. While this work has global impact, this series will specifically focus on the impact on Africa. Envirofit, a leader in clean cook stove […]
300 kW fuel flexible engine arrives at Powerhouse
In October 2025, the Powerhouse Energy Campus received a 300 kW fuel flexible engine from 2G Energy. Once commissioned, the engine will demonstrate breakthrough technology for addressing a critical bottleneck in America’s AI infrastructure: efficient on-site power generation and high-efficiency cooling solutions. Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power The fuel flexible engine will be integrated with […]
Grant re-validation moves hydrogen project forward
In, 2024 CSU received a grant to commission a public hydrogen fueling station. This project, in partnership with New Day Hydrogen, is establishing three hydrogen fueling stations on the Colorado Front Range under the Federal Highway Administration’s Charging & Fueling Infrastructure program. New Day Hydrogen recently announced the grant’s re-validation and their new partnership with […]
High-Powered Computing System Coming to Powerhouse Energy Campus
The Powerhouse Energy Campus will soon be home to a new energy-efficient high-powered computing system. Once complete, the system will support research across campus. Additionally, the placement of the system at the Powerhouse Energy Campus also affords researchers the unique opportunity to explore power and energy solutions for data centers, including heating, cooling, and grid […]
Touring the Powerhouse
The Living Story of the Powerhouse | Lucy Estergard The Powerhouse is rare in how it works with renewable energy research, and allows outsiders to see the inside. Guided tours take the public through the state-of-the-art facilities, allowing them to see the research that takes place. Virtual tours are also available, with separate videos existing […]
History, Energy, and Hidden Gems
The Living Story of the Powerhouse | Lucy Estergard Walking through the halls of the CSU Energy Institute there is a rare blend of research and architectural history. Although the future of energy is developed here, the past still exists in quiet ways throughout the facility. Long before it became a center for clean energy […]
200 million tonnes saved
At the CSU Energy Institute, we are proud to share a major milestone in our global impact. On May 4th, the Carbon Ticker in the lobby of the Powerhouse ticked over to 200 million tonnes of CO2 saved. This achievement is a testament to our research, technology and scale-up efforts. The total estimated savings are equivalent […]
Sustainable Energy in Copenhagen with CSU Students
Kallie Russell This past summer, a group of dedicated students from Colorado State University embarked on an unforgettable journey to Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of the “Sustainable Energy Futures” study abroad program. Here’s a glimpse into their transformative experience: Discovering Copenhagen: A Sustainability Leader Copenhagen, renowned for its green transportation and eco-friendly urban planning, served […]
How “Electrifying Everything” Can Give Us Greener Food
Reid Maynard The signs of the clean energy transition are all around us, from solar panels popping up on our roofs to electric cars cruising down our streets. Even more transformation is underway out of sight. Up and down supply chains, companies are busy changing how they generate energy, source raw materials, and manufacture products. […]