BIL Provision: Industrial Research and Assessment Centers
- Planned
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Eligible Recipients:
- Educational Institution
- Local Government
Program Purpose:
- Energy Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
Funded by:
Overview
To provide funding for institutions of higher education-based industrial research and assessment centers to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance at manufacturing and other industrial facilities. Eligible uses are to provide in-depth assessments of small- and medium-sized manufacturer plant sites to evaluate the facilities, services, and manufacturing operations of the plant sites; to identify opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency and environmental performance, including implementation of— (i) smart manufacturing; (ii) energy management systems; (iii) sustainable manufacturing; (iv) information technology advancements for supply chain analysis, logistics, system monitoring, industrial and manufacturing processes, and other purposes; and (v) waste management systems; to promote applications of emerging concepts and technologies in small- and medium-sized manufacturers (including water and wastewater treatment facilities and federally owned manufacturing facilities); to promote research and development for the use of alternative energy sources to supply heat, power, and new feedstocks for energy-intensive industries; to coordinate with appropriate Federal and State research offices; to provide a clearinghouse for industrial process and energy efficiency technical assistance resources; and to coordinate with State-accredited technical training centers and community colleges, while ensuring appropriate services to all regions of the United States.
Related Resources
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Recording of White House webinar providing details on clean energy and power programs within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook.
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Map of electricity infrastructure in the United States.
Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
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Total Amount Available:
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Applicant Guidance
For more information, please visit: https://www.energy.gov/bil/industrial-research-and-assessment-centers.
Contact Information
TBD