Appalachian Energy Center
The Appalachian Energy Center (AEC) works in tandem with Appalachian State University to create a clean energy future for the state of North Carolina, its citizens, businesses and educators.
Mission
The mission of the Appalachian Energy Center is to conduct applied research and to provide services and education in support of the development and deployment of clean energy technologies, policies, and economics.
Work is collected in five general categories:
- Clean Energy Conversion and Supply
- Efficient Distribution and Grid Integration
- Energy Consumption and Efficient Infrastructure
- Emerging Issues, Policy, Economic and Societal Impacts
- Extension, Education and Outreach
Center Director
Jamie Russell
Peacock Hall, Room 1123
416 Howard Street
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
russellja@appstate.edu
828-262-7708
AEC Projects and Programs
DOE National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) via REpowering Schools
DOC U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) via North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT)
NC Department of Transportation via UNC-Wilmington
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
