Net Zero Center for Excellence

The mission of the Net-Zero Center of Excellence is to bring together research institutes, academia, industry, government, financial institutions, international organizations, and societal stakeholders to enable the development, maturation, adoption, and implementation of net-zero technologies.

“The need for tangible, applicable and real world net-zero scenarios has never been more needed than now. Our support and partnership with the Net-Zero Center for Excellence will allow RW Energy to further implement our core values and make the energy expansion a reality,” said Darin Knicely, CEO of RW Energy. “This work builds on the strength and track record of the Prairie Research Institute and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and we could not be more excited to pair up with these efforts.”

These technologies will be deployed to address the needs of a society in transition from drivers such as climate change and energy markets. The Net-Zero Center of Excellence will leverage the broad expertise of its partners to train the future workforce to support the adoption of new technologies and processes and ensure long-term success.

“The launch of the Net-Zero Center of Excellence marks a significant milestone in our commitment to addressing climate change and fostering a sustainable future,” said Kevin O'Brien, the center’s director. “By leveraging the expertise and resources of the Prairie Research Institute, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, and our incredible partners, we aim to drive impactful change and lead the way in the global pursuit of net-zero emissions.”