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CAER, state Energy and Environment Cabinet complete sustainable aviation fuel study

The UK Center for Applied Energy Research and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet have completed a risk assessment of representative fats, oils and grease feedstocks that can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel in Kentucky.

Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens

The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for funds.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute, partners reach success in phase one of hydrogen-based spirit production

A hydrogen-natural gas blended spirit has been distilled and barreled at the University of Kentucky’s on-site distillery.

CAER, State Energy & Environment Cabinet launch sustainable aviation fuel study

Researchers have created a survey that will assess the risk associated with representative feedstocks that can be used to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Kentucky.

CAER researchers earn American Ceramic Society’s top publication award

A publication from the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research’s (CAER) Cementitious Materials Group was selected as the 2024 recipient of the American Ceramic Society’s John E. Marquis Award.

UK leading $20 million, 5-year NSF collaborative project to build climate resilience in Kentucky

CLIMBS will support 47 multi-disciplinary faculty from eight universities across the state (shown) and will facilitate hiring an additional 10 new research faculty at three different institutions to complement our existing expertise.

CAER researchers utilizing fly ash to increase Kentucky oil, natural gas production

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) are investigating a new technology that they hope will give new life to Kentucky’s oil and natural gas wells.

Forum brings together innovators to develop energy solutions for Appalachia

Dozens of industry leaders and innovators attended the 2024 Appalachian Carbon Forum to work together to identify and develop clean energy transition solutions for the Appalachia region.

CAER seeks to utilize carbon dioxide in creating next-generation cements, concrete

Researchers from UK's Center for Applied Energy Research are exploring a new way to utilize CO2 to improve the performance of cement and concrete, seeking more environmentally friendly solutions.

UK serves as regional host for DOE student business plan competition, register now

The University of Kentucky has been selected to serve as a regional convenor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) national EnergyTech University Prize competition.

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