DOE Awards $600,000 for University-Industry Partnerships to Enhance Building Efficiency
Increasing the competitiveness of American universities in building energy efficiency R&D is important
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $600,000 in funding to help American universities to establish stronger partnerships with industry and business in the area of building efficiency.
A recent study by the National Research Council found that increasing the competitiveness of American universities in building energy efficiency research and development is of great importance, and that universities need to develop stronger partnerships with business and industry in this area. In addition, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers has emphasized the need for expanding manufacturing education at all levels, including undergraduate and graduate students.