Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Events - Tyler H. Norris

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The Quest for Yes: Forging Durable Solutions for People & Planet

Come curious, leave inspired—join us for lively conversations and new connections! The Nicholas Institute is marking its twentieth anniversary with a special program and reception that blends reflection and forward momentum. Speakers include Duke University President Vincent Price, two former heads of the EPA, experts on extreme heat and electricity load growth, and inspiring students already working to advance change.

Date and Time
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Goodson Chapel, Duke University

AI-Ready Grids: Integrating Hyperscale Loads Faster, Cleaner, Cheaper

How do we power new AI data centers sustainably and responsibly on the U.S. current electrical grid? Energy use from large-scale cloud computing providers known as hyperscalers is forecasted to grow substantially—anywhere to 6.7% to 12% of total U.S. load by 2030. Join the Duke University session at The Nest Main Stage to learn more about how we can manage electrical loads flexibly and power our AI future sustainably.

View all Duke events at Climate Week NYC: https://climate.duke.edu/what-were-doing/climate-week-nyc-2025/

Date and Time
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
Main Stage, The Nest Climate Campus – Javits Center North, 445 11th Ave, New York, NY

Rethinking Load Growth: Assessing the Potential for Integration of Large Flexible Loads in US Power Systems

Hear from the authors of a new Nicholas Institute study that provides the first national-scale analysis of how the existing US power system can accommodate large new loads without requiring major generation and transmission expansion.

Date and Time
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location
Webinar

Power Lunch with Tyler Norris

This event is full, join the waitlist. Current Duke students are invited to join a Power Lunch featuring Tyler Norris, former vice president of development at Cypress Creek Renewables and current Ph.D. student at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, with discussion to follow. Lunch will be provided.

Event capacity will be limited so that all attendees have the chance to introduce themselves, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Advance registration required. This Power Lunch is for current Duke students only.

Date and Time
Friday, October 18, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location
The Generator (Gross Hall 100C)