What’s fueling job growth, workforce education and economic development in Tennessee? It’s an evolving mix of energy research, policy and the drive to succeed.
The recent gathering of thought leaders with …
STEM camp with solar
What does it take to build a sustainable school these days? A group of third through fifth graders in South Knoxville accepted the challenge as part of their spring break …
Renewable energy research
How can the world more efficiently harness the clean energy it needs from the sun or other sources? What will renewable energy systems look like another decade from now? Will …
Business owners share agritourism ideas
Should the family farm stay relevant raising food or feeding America’s appetite for tourism? Some East Tennessee success stories involve both approaches, and farm business owners shared their insights recently …
Smoky Mountains Regional to rock with robotics
The Smoky Mountains Regional TN FIRST Robotics Challenge is coming up March 5 and 6 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Chatting here with TN FIRST chair Cary Busby about this …
Valley Pathways Study moves toward cleaner energy future
University of Tennessee researchers have teamed up with the Tennessee Valley Authority on a Valley Pathways Study about a move toward cleaner energy while supporting the regional economy. They’ve calculated …
Rural energy workshop for small business owners
Ready to upgrade those drafty windows at your shop? Need a new HVAC system? Considering cutting your utility bill in half with renewable energy? Find out if your small business …
Solar in more shapes and sizes
So, you’ve seen solar on your neighbor’s rooftop or in the traditional community solar ground-mounted array along the interstate. Will it always look like that? Continuing research could put this …