Over the coming decades the world must make fundamental transformations in how energy is used and produced. That’s where we come in.
The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University is focused on:
- Using and delivering the energy we already have far more efficiently
- Expanding the mix of energy sources in a way that is clean, reliable, affordable and sustainable
- Creating innovations in energy technologies, regulations and policies
CMU is uniquely suited for these challenges with our many research centers and longstanding faculty expertise in technology, policy, integrated systems and behavioral science.
What makes us different is our ability to seamlessly combine these areas for maximum impact. Learn more about the institute »
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Jared L. Cohon / The way forward on shale
CMU President Jared L. Cohon wrote an opinion article regarding the responsible production of shale gas. Cohon is a member of the board of directors for the Center for Sustainable Shale Gas Development, an organization founded by energy companies and environmental groups to reduce the environmental impacts of natural gas production by hydraulic fracturing.
cmu.edu: Carnegie Mellon Releases Policymaker Guide On Managing Variable Energy Resources
CMU's Scott Institute for Energy Innovation released a new policymaker guide that provides recommendations for incorporating more variable energy resources — like wind — into the U.S. energy grid. The guide was released today at a Capitol Hill policy briefing.
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Meagan Mauter
Mauter is an assistant professor of chemical engineering and engineering and public policy. Her research includes discovering innovation at the water-energy interface, with an emphasis on integrated utilities for energy efficiency, corporate environmental behavior, and advanced water treatment processes.
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Michael McHenry
McHenry is a professor of materials science and engineering. His research focuses on developing new materials, processes and unique designs for power converters.
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