Brad Ives

Executive Director of @LSU Institute for Energy Innovation. Musing on #EnergyInnovation, hiking, environment.

[LSU Energy Institute @LSUEnergy]

We’re excited to join the conversation here on 𝕏!

To kick things off, we’re proud to share the June edition of our newsletter, in which we announce nearly $1 million in new research funding awarded by the Institute.

✉️ Read the full newsletter here: https://t.co/aPC6NEO0NR

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

@UPS Baton Rouge, your driver just blocked an intersection. Instead of moving after I honked, he came back for more packages. I had to get out of my car and chase him dow to get him to move the truck. Rude. No apology. I don’t think you want employees like that. LA Plate: Z529047

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

I enjoyed being interviewed on @Axios by @NialaBoodhoo and discussing #EnrgyInnovation in Louisiana.

[Axios @axios]

.@LSU Institute for Energy Innovation exec. director @ABIves joined Axios' @NialaBoodhoo to discuss plan for a $160M National Science Foundation grant recently rewarded to an LSU-led team.

Catch up quick: https://t.co/SfAaplC8WD
#AxiosEvents

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Proud to have our inaugural annual report out. Please review it to understand the exciting work we are doing at the @LSU Institute for Energy Innovation. #energyrevolution #energy #energytransition

[LSU Research @LSUResearch]

#LSU Institute for Energy Innovation’s annual report outlines milestones, opportunities for Louisiana, and why energy is a top-five research priority @LSU
https://t.co/J54soTywC8
#ScholarshipFirst @LSUEnergy @LSUEngineering @lsuscience @LSU_CCE @LASeaGrant @Shell @exxonmobil

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

For those of us that played at the Daniel Boone Twin Rinks, this is absolutely mind-blowing. Congratulations @UNCHockey! #GoHeels

[Carolina Hockey @UNCHockey]

We are beyond excited to showcase some initial drawings of our new arena at Carraway Village! The 2,000 seat arena is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 season, and the facility will be the home of UNC Hockey and open to surrounding organizations to use.

#GoHeels

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

@rrtwilley @LSU @Shell @LSU_Foundation @LSUResearch Thanks @rrtwilley! I’m thrilled to be joining such a great team of people.

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

@lsucapitoltiger Glad to be coming to @LSU!

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Big step on our way to eliminating single-use plastics at ⁦@CatawbaCollege⁩. Our vending machines are being switched to all aluminum cans this summer! #SustainableCatawba #ClimateChange #Sustainability

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

I’m looking forward to participating with @RMIPolicy on Thursday in Charlotte. Please attend if you can.

[RMI Public Policy @RMIPolicy]

.@CatawbaCollege in NC leads the way in achieving their sustainability goals. @ABIves believes the #IRA will do even more for climate efforts around campus.

Your org could also take advantage of the IRA funds– check out our Cash In On Clean Energy tour! https://t.co/koNNWUwonr

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Welcome, Imran Chowdhury! We are excited to have you as part of the Catawba College team. I look forward to working with you. https://t.co/5SOB9NQz7x

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

I'm proud to announce that Catawba College has joined the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. The College uses more than 8.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough to meet 10…https://t.co/DS81fXav8Q https://t.co/IIdFVV4IyD

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

It was an honor to host fellow Morehead-Cain Scholar, NC Governor Roy Cooper, for this announcement. His speech was inspiring and his commitment to environmentalism is fantastic. #MoreheadCain https://t.co/v6EFaH5AzP

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Well, here's a shocker:

Exxon says the prospect of the world reaching net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 is “highly unlikely” due to the drop in living standards that would come with such a scenario https://t.co/qi3WkYFRk6 via @business

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Catawba College is pleased to announce that it will host 66 rising sophomore Morehead-Cain Scholars from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for training for their Civic Collaboration summer program from May 10th to 13t…https://t.co/vsnbmMtJMH https://t.co/JBSscq94i6

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

I really enjoyed seeing Christy Cook (she/her) this week and talking about ways Catawba College can be more sustainable. Her wealth of knowledge about food sustainability will be a huge help to us and we continue to build the leading environmental small c…https://t.co/MRhNY011Tq

[Catawba College @CatawbaCollege]

Proud to be the FIRST Certified Carbon Neutral Institution of the Southeast! 🥳📷. Huge shoutout to @NC_Governor and @2ndNaturePrez for their support through this process. Let’s keep raising the bar for campus sustainability! #GoCatawba #carbonneutral
https://t.co/MDQ6aDD32M

[NCICU Higher Ed @NCICUhighered]

Congratulations @CatawbaCollege on this significant achievement!

[Brad Ives @ABIves]

Thank you @2ndNaturePrez for joining @CatawbaCollege for our historic announcement yesterday!

[Timothy Carter @2ndNaturePrez]

Honored to be with with @CatawbaCollege President Nelson, Brad Ives, and @NC_Governor to celebrate this important milestone - critical leadership in the southeast @LeadOnClimate

[WUNC @wunc]

Catawba College says it's the first college in the Southeast to reach the net-zero milestone — in part by claiming credits for investments in clean energy elsewhere.

https://t.co/FOq4cfBwi0

[Salisbury Post @salisburypost]

Gov. Roy Cooper was in town for a special announcement on Thursday as Catawba College became the first campus in the state to be certified as carbon neutral.
https://t.co/6jslwVaZVh