The Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute seeks to contribute to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable climate future. RCEI connects faculty, staff, and students through transformative climate change research, innovation, education, and outreach.

The Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute seeks to contribute to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable climate future. RCEI connects faculty, staff, and students through transformative climate change research, innovation, education, and outreach.

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NAWEA/ WindTech 2024: Premier Technical Conference on Wind Energy in North America

October 28 - November 2, 2024
Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ

Register now for the NAWEA / WindTech 2024 Conference, the premier technical event on wind energy in North America, hosted by Rutgers University, and co-organized by the New Jersey Academic Alliance for Offshore Wind (A2OSW)!

Registration Now Open!

NAWEA/ WindTech 2024: Premier Technical Conference on Wind Energy in North America

October 28 - November 2, 2024
Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick, NJ

Register now for the NAWEA / WindTech 2024 Conference, the premier technical event on wind energy in North America, hosted by Rutgers University, and co-organized by the New Jersey Academic Alliance for Offshore Wind (A2OSW)!

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Focus Areas

Focus Areas

Earth System Science

Researching the complexities and dynamics of Earth's physical, geochemical, and biological systems.

Human Dimensions of Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience

Understanding the causes of climate change, the societal, economic, and behavioral impacts of climate change, and the ways in which people and institutions respond to these changes.

Renewable Energy, Technology and Energy Conservation

Advancing technologies in renewable energy and energy conservation.

Climate Change Communication and Environmental Humanities

Raising awareness and inspiring action through the arts and humanities.

News & Events from RCEI

RCEI Groundwork Grants to Address Climate and the Bioeconomy

Latest

New Jersey Salt Marsh Sediments Offer Evidence of Hurricanes Back to the 1500s

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Rutgers Start-up Receives $14.5M Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

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Rising Temperatures and Poor Air Quality Signal Future Impacts

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Rutgers Scientists Aim to Create Best Image Ever of Ramapo Fault Zone

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RCEI Groundwork Grants to Address Climate and the Bioeconomy

New Jersey Salt Marsh Sediments Offer Evidence of Hurricanes Back to the 1500s

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Rutgers Start-up Receives $14.5M Grant from U.S. Department of Energy

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

NAWEA/ WindTech 2024: Premier Technical Conference on Wind Energy in North America
Monday, October 28 - Saturday, November 2