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Energy Futures Research Hub Mission & Values

MISSION

Reducing energy related carbon emissions is critical to our efforts to address the environmental and climate challenges we are facing. It requires the identification of reliable, cost-efficient energy that can rapidly  scale to our growing needs. Energy Futures Research Hub was launched to identify solutions by facilitating world-changing technologies, fostering use-inspired interdisciplinary research that will shape the future of energy, and building relationships with stakeholders and the public. The Energy Futures Research Hub is focused on stimulating development of next generation energy infrastructure and breakthrough technologies to ensure affordable and reliable energy.

VALUES

Affordable - Develop use-inspired energy solutions that are cost effective, affordable, and ensure no segment of the population is disproportionately burdened by energy solutions we move towards in the future.
Economic Security - Development of energy resources that contributes to the immediate and long-term economic security, including a skilled workforce and curriculum development.
Quality of Life -Identification of energy solutions that minimize environmental impacts while contributing to public wellbeing, especially those most impacted by climate change and energy disruption.

 

U of U Energy Centers and Institutes

The University of Utah is well positioned to lead transformative energy initiatives as innovative scalable models across Utah and Western regions given its diversified and state-of-the-art energy innovation centers and institutes
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Events

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Digital Engineering Conference 2026
May 12-13 | University of Utah College of Law

The national laboratory-led Digital Engineering Conference returns in 2026, hosted by the University of Utah.

If there is interest in presenting, please submit an abstract through the link provided. All the necessary details, including guidelines and requirements, can be found in the link below. Please note that abstracts must be submitted by February 13, 2026.

Event's Abstract Submittal Information

Energy Research Priorities

The University of Utah embarked on a series of workshops to further define opportunities to catalyze Utah’s sustainable energy future. Learn more about University of Utah’s key pillars of energy research and cross-cutting priorities.

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