Virginia Tech is committed to research and education that provides solutions for the Nation’s energy needs.
In 2006, the Deans' Task Force on Energy Security and Sustainability was formed to assist with university-level efforts in energy research. In the coming year, we will continue these efforts by assisting faculty members with the preparation of large grant proposals in research areas related to energy security and sustainability. We will also seek partnerships that position Virginia Tech as a national and international leader in areas of expertise and will continue to coordinate campus-wide events, such as a speaker series and community engagement activities.
Our updated website provides a resource to view the university community's significant expertise in the field of energy research. If you are a guest, please review the links to project areas and research centers to gain a better understanding of our expertise in these important areas.*
For any additional questions, please contact me.
*If you are a faculty member doing energy-related research, please review your information by entering your name or center in the "Search" field. We welcome information about new projects and any updates you would care to make.
Bob Metcalfe, who helped pioneer the Internet, then founded 3Com Corporation, the billion-dollar networking company, was the first speaker in the Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation Speaker Series at Virginia Tech.
Metcalfe spoke on Nov. 21 in Blacksburg, on the topic "Enernet: Lessons from 62 years of Internet History for How to Meet World Needs for Cheap and Clean Energy."
Search the Energy Task Force website
Energy Resource Guide for Virginia, a new website for consumers from Virginia Cooperative Extension
Instructions for joining the energy listserv
Energy-themed issue of Virginia Tech Research magazine
For more detailed, technical descriptions of energy research projects, you may want to examine the abstracts of the research posters presented at the Deans' Forum on Energy Security and Sustainability in October 2006 and at the Energy Research Engagement Showcase in November 2006.
Note to the university community: If you see gaps in the resources or other information listed on this site, please send the additional information to Susan Trulove.
The Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded three Community Action Grants for Energy Research to promote collaboration between Virginia Tech researchers and the community.
Grant recipients are:
- Members of the Conservation Management Institute (CMI) for a feasibility study on converting the Catawba State Hospital oil-fired furnace to biomass. [ PDF of the proposal ]
- John Randolph for a project to help develop a final Blacksburg climate action plan and pilot residential energy assessment program. [ PDF of the proposal ]
- David Dillard and Cortney Martin for a project to demonstrate the feasibility of micro wind–based net metering for Southwest Virginia. [ PDF of the proposal ]
Virginia Tech is mentioned as one of the collaborators and users of the Infinite Power Solutions technology.
The map shows the new 765 kV lines that the U.S. needs to make wind energy capable of producing 20% of electricity supply.
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