About the Series
Energy is entwined in all aspects of our lives, whether at home or work, in the car or on foot, and in the wind, sun, water and plants around us. Since 2015, the Plugged Into Energy Research (PIER) lecture series has highlighted cutting-edge research, policy and innovation around a variety of energy-related topics that affect our daily lives. The goal of the PIER lectures is to increase literacy around energy topics of concern in Rhode Island. Please join us for our annual lectures held each fall at URI. Sign up to be notified of future PIER lectures.

Fall 2025 PIER Lecture Series

Stay tuned for information about the next PIER lecture series, to be held in Fall 2025.

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Past Event Recordings including the Fall 2024 Lectures

View past lecture recordings on our Energy Literacy YouTube Playlist

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Lectures are made possible with support from the Rhode Island Energy Efficiency Council, and will be held at the URI Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center (45 Upper College Road, Kingston RI). A livestream will be available for those who wish to tune in virtually.

QUESTIONS? Please contact:

Program Administrator, Extension Educator

Cooperative Extension

Kathleen M. Mallon Outreach Center, 3 East Alumni Avenue, Kingston RI 02881

401.874.4096
keventurini@uri.edu