Since its inception in 2004, the App State Renewable Energy Initiative has funded over 40 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, including the Broyhill Wind Turbine, which was the largest wind turbine in North Carolina at the time it was built. The Renewable Energy Initiative works closely with Appalachian’s dedicated research body, RIEEE, and the Office of Sustainability and Energy Management.

REI team at ribbon cutting for a solar project

Get Involved

Looking to get involved? Show up to general meetings to learn more. Any new or returning members are welcome!

graph readings of energy dashboard

Energy Dashboard

The Energy Dashboard shows real-time energy production data from some of our completed renewable energy projects.

Technicians in hardhats inspecting a solar array

Our Projects

See a list of the current and completed projects that the Renewable Energy Initiative has funded.