New Research: Bringing Power and Progress to Africa
The future of electricity supply and delivery in Africa – home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population – is one of the thorniest challenges facing the global energy, economics, finance, environmental, and philanthropic communities. The new Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy paper, Bringing Power and Progress to Africa in a Financially and […]
Webinar: Bringing Power and Progress to Africa in a Financially and Environmentally Sustainable Manner
IGS Events | Advancement of the African electricity sector and $1-trillion investment opportunity
100th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting
AMS Annual Meeting
World Water Day 2020: Deep Dive Into Water and Climate Change
BU ISE clean energy and sustainability experts share water conservation tips, debunk common myths, and explain why water is so important in the fight against climate change. On Sunday, March 22, communities across the globe will come together for World Water Day, an annual UN observance that highlights the importance of freshwater and the sustainable […]
Seeking Director for New Boston University Sustainability Research Institute Focused on Energy and the Environment
The search is underway for the Director of a new sustainability research institute at Boston University. Come help us build a bold initiative bringing together 100+ faculty focused on translational research and leadership in energy and the environment. To apply or nominate a candidate, see the full job description for details. DIRECTOR, New Boston University […]
Soliciting Student-Faculty Research Projects for New Campus Climate Lab – Due April 1
Funding Opportunity: Seeking students and faculty to advance new research and help catalyze the Boston University community towards climate action. BU Sustainability, in collaboration with the Office of Research, is soliciting ideas for Campus Climate Lab, a new initiative that supports student-faculty research designed to make Boston University’s campus and operations more sustainable. Projects can […]
Integrating Electric Mobility Systems with the Grid Infrastructure
On November 6-7, 2019, the Boston University Institute for Sustainable Energy (ISE) and the BU Center for Information & Systems Engineering (CISE) jointly held a workshop on “Integrating Electric Mobility Systems with the Grid Infrastructure” at Boston University under the sponsorship of the Sloan Foundation. The workshop brought together more than 30 leaders from industry, […]
The Decade Ahead: Energy, Transportation, and Climate Action
Some decades make their mark more than others. As we cross the threshold of the 2020s, there’s no doubt this decade will be a game-changer for our climate as the stakes grow catastrophically higher with each passing year. If global warming is the ultimate disrupter, how will it fundamentally change our power and water utilities? […]
Career Reflections with Charles Curtis, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy
As the former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, Charles Curtis is one of the most famous graduates of Boston University and of the BU Law School. He has also served as the Founding Director of the Nuclear Threat Institute, President of the United Nations Foundation, and in many other distinguished roles in the public and […]
Detecting Giant Methane Leaks
The New York Times recently put a spotlight on one of the biggest known methane leaks in recent years, a natural gas well blowout in Ohio that emitted about 120 metric tons of methane an hour for 20 days (Methane Leak, Seen From Space, Proves to Be Far Larger Than Thought). New satellite technology is […]