Oak Ridge National Laboratory welcomed a second group of technology innovators to join Innovation Crossroads, the Southeast’s only entrepreneurial research and development program based at a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory. Selected through a merit-based process, these scientists and engineers will have access to world-class science expertise and capabilities at ORNL, including Titan, the […]

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council submitted the following comments to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) regarding its “2018 rate change draft environmental assessment (draft EA).” To whom it may concern: TAEBC champions advanced energy as an economic development and job creation strategy. We exist to foster the growth of Tennessee’s advanced energy technologies, companies […]

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), Arlington, Virginia, has announced the conference program for its inaugural Composites Recycling Conference, set for April 10-12, 2018, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference program features the technology and business developments in composites recycling presented by leading experts from U.S. and around the world. The conference program features panel discussions and presentations from notable […]

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) celebrated the conclusion of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) appropriations process. The Omnibus bill, signed by President Trump, includes $34.5 billion in funding for the DOE. Some highlights from the package include: $6.3 billion for Science research programs $2.3 billion for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) $353 […]

U.S. solar industry jobs increased in numerous states with emerging solar markets, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2017, the eighth annual report on solar employment released by The Solar Foundation. Solar jobs increased in 29 states and the District of Columbia in 2017, including many states with emerging solar markets. States with significant […]

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) proposes to revise the structure of its wholesale electric power rates through pricing that better aligns wholesale rates with the underlying costs to serve wholesale customers. As outlined in the August 2017 rate change letter to local power companies (LPCs), TVA proposes to reduce the standard service energy rates by […]

Once inaccessible to many organizations, today’s renewable energy technologies make financial sense and companies are paying close attention. TAEBC member Schneider Electric partnered with GreenBiz Research to release the State of Corporate Energy & Sustainability Programs 2018 report. The findings are based on responses to an online survey completed by 236 energy and sustainability professionals […]

Pilot locations for the City of Knoxville’s new LED streetlights are up and running. The pilot locations have been serving as testbeds to be evaluated by the City, public stakeholders, and for residents to also get the chance to experience the new LEDs in action. Since late last year, Knoxville has been gradually flipping the […]

State and local officials, alongside Schneider Electric of North America’s President and CEO Annette Clayton, cut the ribbon on the energy management company’s newest Nashville Hub. Located at Two Franklin Park, the 158,000-square-foot campus is the largest Schneider office in the country. Clayton opened the ceremony with the following remarks: Throughout our history, Schneider Electric […]

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council wrapped up another successful Annual Meeting in Nashville thanks to Bridgestone Americas. Bridgestone Americas recently moved into a brand new building in downtown Nashville deemed the Bridgestone Tower. The 30-story high-rise building provided a remarkable venue and demonstrated Tennessee’s surge in its advanced energy economy. Attendees heard from featured […]

Energy Mentor Network company Stone Mountain Technologies Inc. (SMTI) has closed on a Round-A investment vehicle with a strategic investor. The multi-million dollar capital infusion will allow SMTI to increase development velocity of its ultra-high efficiency space and water heating technology, supplementing the recently announced $2.7 million grant from the US Department of Energy. “In […]

The Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council is welcoming three new board members amongst its leadership. First, TAEBC invites Schneider Electric North America’s Trish Starkey to the board. Trish serves as Business Development Manager for New Energy Landscape Strategic Alliances at Schneider Electric North America. In this position, she develops and supports commercial engagements across the Electric […]