NC State will host the 2016 State Energy Conference April 20 and 21 at the McKimmon Center. More than 75 experts will speak at the two-day conference with a focus on advanced technology, alternative fuels, biomass, economic development, environment, finance, policy, research, solar, training, wind and more. Architects and engineers are encouraged to attend some of the 25 sessions being held during the conference. 

North Carolina has taken several steps toward providing clean energy to its citizens. 

“Thanks in part to a USDA grant, nearly 200 new fuel pumps will be installed around our state,” said Louise Dixon, Carolina PR’s President of Public Relations. “[They will] offer 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent ethanol fuel blends. There are several of these pumps in the Raleigh area already.” 

Over 50 exhibitors and sponsors will be in attendance with whom visitors can meet and network. 

One of the overall goals of the conference is to examine the impacts of energy technologies, policy and finance on customers at all levels of the energy marketplace. Areas discussed will include clean transportation, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, power generation, research and innovation and residential homes.

A student poster session will also be held during the conference. College and university students will be allowed to showcase their energy-focused research, capstone and community projects and poster presentations. The presentations will focus on topics related to energy policy, market development, engineering and planning among others. 

Visit the McKimmon Center’s Office for Professional Development website for information on how to register and view others registered for the conference.