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 […]
Powering Up Senior Design Projects
Over the next year the Powerhouse Energy Campus will be home to 31 students working on seven senior design projects. All undergraduate Engineering Students at CSU participate in a senior project, allowing them to apply the knowledge they’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world engineering problem. This year, projects based out of the Powerhouse […]
Classroom to Career; Cogen Summer Fellowship supports students and innovation
Lucy Estergard Through the Cogen Summer Fellowship program, the Energy Institute has been working with outside local companies to create fellowships for students. This program has just finished its 2025 cycle of operation, and has helped students gain experience in the real world. Students work to gain real industry experience in energy, environmental, or engineering […]
From Fairs to Classrooms
Energy Education on the Move | Lucy Estergard The truck is being updated for organization and increased ease of education, making it easier for the educators and the students to learn and utilize the space to its full potential. Recently, they have made appearances at the Larimer County Fair, as well as other County fairs […]
Summer at the Powerhouse
Hilary Klein Always buzzing with energy, CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus turned it up another notch this summer, transforming into a livelier space for learning, exploring and connecting. The Summer at the Powerhouse program offered students a rare mix of inside access, expert insights, and community connections. Through site tours and a weekly lunch and learn session, this was an opportunity to plant seeds for future careers. Kicking off the Summer […]
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 […]
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. […]
Study Abroad in Denmark Student Spotlight: Morgan Hayes
My name is Morgan Hayes, and I am a CSU student studying Ecosystem Science and Sustainability. I recently had the opportunity to travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to study sustainable energy futures thanks to the CSU Energy Institute Education Abroad Scholarship. This scholarship provided me with financial assistance that opened doors to a unique academic experience […]
Energy Institute Announces Cogen Summer Fellowship Program
The Energy Institute is partnering with local companies to form internships for the summer of 2024. EI has created a 10-week program to help students gain real world experience & further their education. The program is jointly funded (50% by the Energy Institute and 50% by outside companies), but the entirety of the work will […]
