A catastrophic glacial collapse that killed over 1,300 people and wiped out 10% of Nepal's electricity capacity is prompting Dartmouth researchers to explain the science behind the disaster and call for more resilient, diversified energy systems.

Drawing on nearly three decades in energy regulation and policy, Abigail Ross Hopper '93 will lead special projects focused on accelerating transmission infrastructure upgrades needed to meet the nation's electricity demand.

Today, electricity demand is growing faster than ever—driven by a 30 percent jump in data‑center consumption over the past five years, a 45...

The October Faculty Seminar Series featured Praveen Kopalle, Professor of Management and Chair of Marketing, Tuck School of Business, and Manpreet Singh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Irving Institute, who shared their recent research in energy economics.

Yan Li, Assistant Professor of Engineering, and her team developed a system that could substantially reduce energy demand and carbon emissions.

On Friday, February 14, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society hosted its monthly Faculty Research Seminar, which focused on innovative strategies to mitigate and manage the impacts of climate change.

Dr. Sarah Kelly is researching the impact of wind projects on Mapuche Huilliche communities in southern Chile. She highlights concerns about a commercial-scale wind farm harming critical peatlands and promotes Indigenous participation in environmental decision-making.

A promising new research collaboration was sparked last fall when Research Scientist Adam Pollack, PhD, from the Keller Lab Group at Thayer, presented at an Irving Institute monthly Research Seminar.

On December 3, 2024, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society hosted its third annual Symposium on Energy and Society.

Dartmouth Earth Sciences Professor Mukul Sharma is leading groundbreaking research into biochar, a promising tool in the fight against climate change.