UAH and The Energy Huntsville Initiative (EHI) are collaborating to support development of the North Alabama Regional Energy Center of Excellence and to jointly satisfy their energy objectives. A memorandum of understanding signed by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and UAH President Robert Altenkirch at the Shelby Center for Technology on Thursday, July 31, says that both organizations can benefit from the collaboration. " UAH plays a vital role in the success of our city, from developing the next generation of leaders to generating breakthrough discoveries, and that includes energy research and education," said Mayor Battle. "We look forward to deepening this alliance in our energy network."