News from the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth: August 2020
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The Irving Institute hosted a full slate of remote programming over the summer. One particular highlight was July’s panel discussion on stimulus spending and the future of the electric grid. We were thrilled to be able to convene some of the nation’s leading experts in policy, industry, and cybersecurity to map out a post-COVID recovery that addresses critically important economic, health, racial justice, and climate challenges. While we continue to work toward a return to normalcy, I’ve been encouraged and inspired by the different ways our energy community connects, shares, and imagines a brighter future — even at a distance.
~ Elizabeth J. Wilson |
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Irving Institute Awards Seed Funding to Seven Projects
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The health impacts of wood-burning stoves on indoor air quality is one of seven projects to be funded by the Irving Institute seed grant program for 2020-21. Image via Meg Lerner, Pixabay. |
The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society will fund seven energy and society research projects during the 2020-21 academic year as part of its seed grant program. "We're excited to announce this year's seed grant recipients," said Dr. Stephen Doig, Institute research director, "because we've managed to broaden the array of disciplines represented and are bringing new people into the energy and society fold at Dartmouth." This is the third round of seed grant awards for the Institute. Read more.
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Panel Urges Major Investment in the Grid of the Future
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On July 14, the Dartmouth Energy Collaborative (the Irving Institute, the Thayer School, the Revers Center, and the Sustainability Office), convened a panel of five energy experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by prioritizing stimulus spending in the green energy sector. During the "Energy Stimulus: Investing in the Electric Power Grid of the Future" panel, experts spoke about what they viewed as the critical investments that should be made in the electric grid and then engaged in a lively discussion with all participants to scope out a vision for a clean, reliable, resilient electric grid. Read more.
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The Irving Institute's New Home: Construction Update
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An aerial view of the construction site. Still from drone video courtesy of the Thayer School of Engineering.
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Construction of the new home of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society continues on schedule, despite the pandemic-related disruptions of spring and summer. Things are really starting to take shape! If you walk down to campus’s West End, you'll see a massive crane at work, putting in place the steel beams that will make up the building’s structure. Additionally, the project team — construction crew, architects, engineers and others —recently gathered in Hanover to conduct performance testing on two mocked-up sections of the building. The testing ensures that the building will be air tight, wind resistant, and water proof. The test structures performed well, aligning with or performing better than the engineers’ specifications.Learn more about the Institute building here.
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Meet David Yeh ’94, Our Newest Advisory Board Member
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The Irving Institute is pleased to announce the newest member of its Advisory Board, David Yeh '94. Yeh, who double majored in biology and Asian studies at Dartmouth, is managing director at 3x5 Partners, a top quartile venture capital firm investing in health and environmental solutions. "We are very excited to have David come aboard," said Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, director of the Irving Institute and professor of environmental studies. "His perspective and experience will help us work together to create a world-class energy and society institute." Read more about David Yeh. |
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Energy 101: Online for Fall!
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On Tuesday, August 25, the Irving Institute offered a sneak peek at what the Energy 101 series is all about. Irving Institute Director and Environmental Studies Professor Elizabeth Wilson led an exploration of the history of energy and how it has shaped and been shaped by the societies it serves. The class, which will kick off a six-week session on September 22, looked at energy trends over time, energy transitions, and energy in times of crisis as well as highlighting the questions and concepts that will steer the line of inquiry over the duration of the course. Learn more about Energy 101.
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The fall Dartmouth Energy Collaborative seminar series kicks off on Sept. 15! Line-up will be posted soon.
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September 9 | New Energy Series: Stephanie Lenhart, Boise State University, "Regional Electricity Market Governance and Market Rules for Energy Storage." Register
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September 23 | New Energy Series: Erin Mayfield, Princeton University, "Prioritizing Social Equity in Infrastructure Transitions to Achieve Net Zero Emissions." Register
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