$100 million climate, energy center at Stanford

130 faculty members from 21 departments will come together

PALO ALTO, Calif. – Stanford University announced Monday it has raised $100 million to create a new research center focused on combating global warming and developing cleaner sources of energy.

The new Precourt Institute for Energy will focus on research related to improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, studying national energy policy and developing renewable power sources such as wind, solar and biomass.

The $100 million in new funding will bolster the $30 million the university already spends annually on energy research.

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