HAYWARD, Calif. — Nelumbo, a pioneer in the field of advanced materials and surface modifications, announced that it has been awarded $2 million in funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC) through their Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC). The EPIC program invests in scientific and technological research to accelerate the transformation of the electricity sector to meet the state’s energy and climate goals.
“The California Energy Commission is proud to provide EPIC funding to support entrepreneurs like Nelumbo that are working to reduce energy use and provide benefits to ratepayers,” said CEC Vice Chair Janea Scott. “Nelumbo has created an advanced anti-icing material to improve the energy efficiency of industrial refrigeration systems. Cutting edge technologies like Nelumbo’s have the potential to create energy savings while advancing California’s clean energy goals.”