CURENT

Overview

Engineering Research Center (ERC) funded by the NSF/DOE that serves the national needs of training a highly capable power systems workforce and performing research that will confront the electrical problems of energy generation, transmission, storage, monitoring, power consumption, and management of a modernized electric grid. Through partnerships with education institutions, government agencies, public and private research groups, and industry, CURENT seeks to meet energy sector needs through training, research, and community outreach. Prominent partnerships include the Tennessee Valley Authority,1,000+ Knox County Schools students, 4-H, Boys and Girls Club of East TN, and the Knoxville Utility Board.