Analytical Project Teams

ETC offers its members the opportunity to enhance and apply their knowledge and analytical skills in project teams. Guided by seasoned project managers, these teams gather weekly to tackle real-world energy challenges and make meaningful contributions to local communities. Through this hands-on experience, members gain project management, collaboration, and data analysis skills and position themselves for a meaningful career in a variety of industries.

Energy Storage Systems

Various buildings at Cornell have prioritized sustainability by installing energy-efficient lighting and solar panels. However, energy storage systems utilizing batteries and thermal storage could potentially enhance Cornell's energy use optimization. Our team analyzes the feasibility of integrating different storage technologies into the campus.

Building Decarbonization

Retrofitting Ithaca's residential buildings with energy-efficient systems could significantly cut costs, reduce CO2, and improve air quality. In conjunction with Cornell's Einhorn Center and Facilities and Campus Services, this team conducts heat-source audits of Cornell's co-ops and local low-income housing, as well as economic and policy research into retrofit feasibility.

Carbon Capture & Storage

Even with rapid deployment of renewables, carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is increasingly seen as a viable and necessary method of hitting net-zero targets worldwide. The carbon capture and storage team is examining the opportunities and challenges associated with carbon capture deployment in the US. By analyzing different technological, economic, and political factors, the team explores the path to achieving GHG goals via CCUS.