Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy

Happy New Year! We look forward to engaging with you in 2025 as we accelerate research, innovation, and education in decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainability.

It's nearly 2025! Take a look at some of our favorite stories from the past year—we are grateful to you for keeping up with the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy this year for decarbonization, sustainability, and energy stories and news: https://lnkd.in/gHNHzEGe #decarbonization #sustainability #energy #HappyNewYear

Have some down time? Catch up on sustainability, energy, and decarbonization at the Trienens Institute (and Northwestern University)! empower newsletter subscribers receive exclusive content—stories, opportunities, events—join our growing community: https://lnkd.in/ghhwKHrn Did you miss our 2024 recap? View it here: https://lnkd.in/eJqvJf_Y

Happy Holidays from the Trienens Institute! Thank you for your support in 2025. Our office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1 during Northwestern’s Winter Recess.

Apply to join a community dedicated to advancing decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainability at Northwestern University! We're hiring a Communications and Events Coordinator to join the Trienens Institute marketing and communications team. Learn more about the role: https://lnkd.in/g2AnEJte #hiring #sustainability #renewableenergy #decarbonization

Limestone in the limelight ♻️ Northwestern researchers received $5.1M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test a carbon capture strategy that uses crushed limestone. The project will kick off in January 2025 at a farm in downstate Illinois: http://spr.ly/6049tTwEP 📸 Silicate

We’re reflecting on our top stories of 2024—thank you for following along with the Trienens Institute this year for all things decarbonization, sustainability, and energy. Take a look at our top stories this year: https://lnkd.in/gHNHzEGe #decarbonization #sustainability #energy

“Each of us has the potential to make a meaningful impact on the world through innovative solutions in the circular economy, advocating for sustainable practices, or pushing for policies that foster a greener future,” said Maria Keane (MSES '22). Read about how the Northwestern Master of Science in Energy & Sustainability (MSES) alumna supports the circular economy in her role at Energetics: https://lnkd.in/ekXmJavc #circularity #sustainability #energy #circulareconomy

“We have to secure our energy in the decades and centuries to come by incorporating naturally abundant renewable energy sources like wind and solar,” said Prof. Mercouri Kanatzidis. “Our goal is to efficiently harness solar energy for the long-term benefit of humanity and the economy.” Kanatzidis and Dayne Swearer co-chair the Generate Pillar, one of the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization that leverage Northwestern University strengths to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. More about the Generate Pillar: https://lnkd.in/gqBzB4AM McCormick School of Engineering | Northwestern University Department of Chemistry | Michael R. Wasielewski | Ryan M. Young | Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE) | Tobin Marks | Mar Reguant #solarenergy #decarbonization #sustainability #energy #greenenergy #PillarsofDecarbonization

Exciting news—yet another reason to celebrate the academic excellence at Northwestern University!