News and Updates

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The 3rd EPIC Innovator competition is open for applications

   December 17, 2020

The EPIC Innovator aims to identify and recognize entrepreneurial students with a focus on energy. Individuals or teams are invited to submit ideas, projects, technology concepts, or prototypes that they believe are worthy of further exploration and funding. All submissions need to be energy-related and only UNC Charlotte students are eligible. Applications are accepted...

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Peak Demand Episode 6: Wind of Change - Factors Driving the Energy Transition

   December 7, 2020

Zeke Hausfather, director of climate and energy at The Breakthrough Institute, discusses the challenges associated with the global energy transition from fossil fuel generation and consumption, to more renewables. 

To listen now click here or visit https://www...

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A Storm Is Coming, and It's Named EV

   December 2, 2020

Electric transportation meets customer needs, provides environmental benefits, supports America's energy security.

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Peak Demand Episode 5: Keep On Pushin' - Sustainability and Carbon Reduction

   November 2, 2020

Gene Kogan, senior project manager in energy and sustainability with CRB, discusses decarbonization and steps being taken in the private sector to reduce carbon emissions and develop sustainability policies.

To listen now click here or visit https://www.peak-demand.com/e/...

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EPIC Building Named for Alumni Craig and Darla Albert

   October 15, 2020

UNC Charlotte has named the EPIC building the Albert & Freeman Energy Production and Infrastructure Center to recognize and honor alumni Craig and Darla Albert. The naming took place during a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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Peak Demand Episode 3 Part 2: Smells Like Teen Spirit - Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship

   September 8, 2020

Rob, Christina, and Jim talk with Josh Cox and Peter O'Connor with Oxit on their entrepreneurial journey and how their willingness to take a less traditional approach has allowed them to find success. Click here to listen now!

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Peak Demand Episode 3 Part 1: Hard Day's Night - Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship

   August 24, 2020

This is episode one in a two-part series on innovation and entrepreneurship. Rob, Christina, and Jim talk with Ryan Rutledge with Joules Accelerator on what he sees happening in the energy space as it relates to fostering new ideas. Click here to listen now!

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EPIC's Dr. Mike Mazzola speaker on RTCC webiner Beneficial Electrification: A Utility Perspective

   July 17, 2020

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster hosted a webinar on Beneficial Electrification: A Utility Perspective. Speakers included EPIC's Dr. Mike Mazzola, Jim Musilek (North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives),  and Lisa Poger (Duke Energy).

Watch now at https://youtu.be/FiqMOcNONkk.

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Peak Demand Episode 2: Modern Love - Resilience and Grid Modernization Policy

   July 1, 2020

In this episode, we talk with Autumn Proudlove, senior manager of Policy Research for N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center about today's meaning of resilience and grid modernization. We also navigate the sometimes confusing energy acronym landscape. Click here to listen now!...

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Introducing EPIC's podcast

   June 1, 2020

Today we’re happy to announce the launch of our podcast Peak Demand! Each episode will treat listeners to an in-depth conversation with energy experts, students, and UNC Charlotte faculty about policies, technologies, and trends in energy. The first episode features SOS Intl's Rocky...

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