High-speed, reliable, affordable internet is coming to customers in KUB’s service area In 2019, U.S. Census Bureau data indicated that over 15 percent of Knox County residents did not subscribe to internet services. This need for high-speed internet became more obvious during the pandemic, as large portions of the population moved to online learning, work […]
The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council runs the Energy Mentor Network in partnership with Launch Tennessee. Its goal is to foster the growth of Tennessee advanced energy technologies and startups by connecting entrepreneurs with mentors and industry specific expertise. Electro-Active Technologies, an EMN company and Innovation Crossroads graduate, was recently featured in Waste360 for its […]
Stakeholders from government agencies, higher education, and the private sector emphasized the value of the state’s advanced energy economy and opportunities for future development and collaboration The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council (TAEBC) hosted its second Advanced Energy Virtual Business Roundtable, this time focused on Middle Tennessee stakeholders. The event brought together 10 speakers representing […]
Did you attend and enjoy the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council’s (TAEBC) first Advanced Energy Virtual Business Roundtable focused on West Tennessee? Maybe you missed it or are looking forward to hearing from stakeholders in your region? TAEBC will host its second Advanced Energy Virtual Business Roundtable, focusing on Middle Tennessee stakeholders, on Wednesday, June […]
Accelerator marks Techstars first in Tennessee Media Contact: Cortney Piper, [email protected] Knoxville, Tenn. (June 3, 2021) — Oak Ridge National Lab, The University of Tennessee and the Tennessee Valley Authority today announced the launch of a Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator. Cortney Piper, Executive Director of the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, issued the […]
Media Contact: Cortney Piper, [email protected] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 12, 2021) — The Tennessee Advanced Energy Businesses Council (TAEBC) has added Dr. Robert Hardin of WACKER Polysilicon and Katina Stavrou of Schneider Electric to serve on its Board of Directors. After receiving his Ph.D. in plasma Physics from West Virginia University, Robert spent three years as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Oak […]
SkyNano Technologies praises restoration of funds that will help advance its core technology The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is pleased to announce Tennessee’s 2021-2022 Budget included $7,000,000 in non-recurring funding for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Fund. This SBIR/STTR Matching Fund restoration would not have been possible without […]
The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council’s Executive Director Cortney Piper will moderate a panel session on the second day of the Tennessee Valley Corridor’s 2021 National Summit, held June 2-3, 2021, at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. TAEBC is proud sponsor of the upcoming virtual and in-person event. The theme for this year’s event is […]
Active Energy Systems receives an SBIR Phase II Award, while Nth Cycle secures $3.2 million in seed funding The Energy Mentor Network is run by the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council in partnership with Launch Tennessee. Its goal is to foster the growth of Tennessee advanced energy technologies and startups by connecting entrepreneurs with mentors […]
TVA and KUB to develop 200-MW solar farm, Mayor’s office outlines proposed investments In 2019, the City of Knoxville set an ambitious clean-energy target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050, compared with 2005 levels. Just last year, the Knoxville Utilities Board announced that 20 percent of the city’s electricity would come […]
This week, President Joe Biden announced four nominations for the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of Directors. This announcement follows the appointment of Beth Harwell and Brian Noland last year by former President Donald Trump. The nominees include: Beth Geer Beth Prichard Geer is Chief of Staff to former Vice President Al Gore and serves as […]
The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council congratulates state business development officials and the Spring Hill community on the announcement of the Ultium Cells plant.