Perspectives, Publications and Director’s Blog

Geopolitics, energy and this moment: The next oil shock?

This moment is surprisingly serene. Navigating the interregnum from a surprisingly peaceful U.S. presidential election to the inauguration of Donald Trump, the moment seems more calm than turbulent.

Global frac’ing conference report

In 2016, UNC's Kenan-Flagler Energy Center hosted the invitation-only conference “Global Frac’ing: What Has to Change for it to be a Game Changer?” This report summarizes key discussions, four main questions, and their conclusions, with appendices on model regulatory and fiscal regimes for unconventional development.

Measuring Renewable Energy as Baseload Power

A study by the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise and the Kenan-Flagler Energy Center analyzes the cost of achieving fully decarbonized utility-scale electricity, focusing on replacing baseload power with renewable energy using five financial and energy models.

A Contrarian take: Why Trump’s Second Term Could Unexpectedly Advance the Energy Transition by Stephen V. Arbogast

Looking beyond partisan headlines, this analysis explored how Trump's second term might actually accelerate decarbonization through and 'All of the Above' energy approach - Director's Blog XV by Stephen V. Arbogast

Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” is not what it seems

It was no surprise in the wake of President Trump's reelection that his energy policy was quickly outlined as "Drill Baby Drill."

UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center MBA students place second at NEFC

UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center MBA students placed second at the 20th annual National Energy Finance Challenge (NEFC).

The Global Fracking Conference Report 2024

The UNC Kenan-Flagler Energy Center convened a second Global Unconventional Production conference to consider if such developments will combine to create new momentum behind non-U.S. Unconventional production.

DERs role in a more reliable, sustainable and resilient power system

Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Distributed Generation (DG) are often used interchangeably.

The Erosion of Democratic Norms by Stephen V. Arbogast

The Erosion of Democratic Norms - Director's Blog XIV by Stephen V. Arbogast

Serving U.S. electricity demand growth needs new solutions by Stephen V. Arbogast

AI Data Center Load Growth Complicates Many Things, Including De-Carbonization

Rate design for EV fast-charging stations by Bradley Harris

Electricity pricing models influence the pace the Energy Transition and this is especially the case for electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, whose economics are being challenged by high electric bills.

An overview of climate tech by Byron Kelly

The Industrial Revolution transformed the global landscape, driving economic growth and societal progress for centuries. Today, we stand on the cusp of another transformative era, fueled not by steam and coal, but by a new wave of innovation: Climate Tech.

Cultivate Power

Energy Club alumnus Noah Hyte met with students on Nov. 11 to discuss his role as co-founder and managing director at Cultivate Power.

Duke Energy Career Trek

The Energy Club visited Duke Energy’s Lincoln Combustion Turbine Station, Emerging Technology Office (ETO) and its new headquarters in downtown Charlotte.

Washington, D.C. Trek

On October 19 – 20, the Energy Club traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Cypress Creek Renewables, the American Clean Power Association, the Department of Energy Loan Program Office, and the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA).