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The rise or fall of utility-scale solar could dramatically change Virginia’s energy portfolio. (Getty Images)

VCU researchers assess land impacts of Virginia’s solar industry — now and in the future

March 3, 2025

Large-scale ‘solar farms’ currently occupy more than 30,000 acres as the state’s energy portfolio continues to evolve.

Microgreens growing in the greenhouse of the Trani Center for Life Sciences. (Photo courtesy of VCU Sustainability)

VCU again receives top rating for sustainability as comprehensive schoolwide initiative takes hold

Dec. 10, 2024

With another STARS Gold achievement recognized, the new ONE VCU Sustainability Plan will strengthen the commitment of the university and health system.

Harriet Kung, Ph.D., acting director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, detailed emerging technologies that support clean energy during a speech at VCU. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Clean energy, technology and economics shape a promising but challenging landscape, federal leader says

Oct. 21, 2024

Harriet Kung of the Department of Energy’s Office of Science highlights VCU’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium.

Harriet Kung, Ph.D., acting director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, will give a lecture titled “Science for Energy” on Oct. 16 in VCU’s STEM Building. (File photo)

‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium

Oct. 7, 2024

The annual Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium will explore the challenges society faces in sustainable energy and environment.

Climate Teach-in brings together members of the Richmond climate movement

April 3, 2023

Facilitators offered participants training in strategies for advocating for climate justice policies with policymakers, ranging from lobbying representatives at local, state, and federal level to organizing nonviolent direct action protests.

Connecting equity and sustainability: Damian Pitt drives research to advance the long-term future of energy policy

March 31, 2023

Damian Pitt is an associate professor in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and the associate director of policy and community engagement of the Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment.