200 million tonnes of CO2 Savings May 6, 2025 | Back to Powerhouse Post 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 […]
Sustainable Energy in Copenhagen with CSU Students
Sustainable Energy in Copenhagen with CSU Students Kallie Russell | November 4, 2024 | Back to Powerhouse Post 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: […]
How “Electrifying Everything” Can Give Us Greener Food
How “Electrifying Everything” Can Give Us Greener Food Reid Maynard | October 28, 2024 | Back to Powerhouse Post 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 […]
Study Abroad in Denmark Student Spotlight: Morgan Hayes
Study Abroad in Denmark Student Spotlight: Morgan Hayes July 25, 2023 | Back to Powerhouse Post 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 […]
Energy Institute Announces Cogen Summer Internship Program
Energy Institute Announces Cogen Summer Fellowship Program Back to Powerhouse Post For More Information & Application Portal 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 […]
Sam L. Clowney Memorial for Student Research Endowment
Energy Institute Launches Sam L. Clowney Memorial for Student Research Endowment Back to Powerhouse Post Greetings from the Energy Institute’s Executive Director Bryan Willson! As I look out from my office at the Powerhouse, I can’t help but reflect over the past 30 years and think of all the students who have worked in this […]
From Pigeon Haven to Research Center Juggernaut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9kCxk5EOfc From Pigeon Haven to Research Center Juggernaut A history of the Engines and Energy Conversion Lab and its two main projects Austin Hannon | Back to Powerhouse Post If you tour the Powerhouse Energy Campus at Colorado State University, chances are the first “wow” moment you’ll have is not about the abundance or reach […]
How Much is Too Much Solar?
How Much is Too Much Solar? Liz Ross | October 28, 2024 | Back to Powerhouse Post It’s the year 2030 in Fort Collins, CO, and you’re interested in installing solar panels on your home. Many of your neighbors are already enjoying the benefits of having solar on their homes — their energy bills are […]
Time to Decipher SCENTS
Students and Faculty involved in the SCENTS project Time to Decipher SCENTS Austin Hannon | Back to Powerhouse Post Common household items like hairspray and dish soap may come in small packages, but air pollution from these volatile chemical products may rival motor vehicle emissions when it comes to impacts on both the environment and human health. […]
Rewired Anaerobic Digestion
Rewired Anaerobic Digestion:Developing More Sustainable Chemical Factories Jorge L. Rico | Back to Powerhouse Post The growing demand for food, energy and water seems unstoppable on a crowded planet. Each year, considerable amounts of waste are added to landfills and open dumps globally. According to the World Bank, humans produce around 2.01 billion tons of municipal […]