January 3, 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $1.5 million to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis for a program that helps small regional manufacturers save on energy costs and become more efficient.
The award is part of $35 million recently granted to 28 higher education institutions nationwide to operate regional industrial assessment centers, which provide “site-specific recommendations to small manufacturers with opportunities to improve productivity, secure information, reduce waste and lower energy costs.”
The program also provides an opportunity for engineering students at the university to get experience in manufacturing processes and energy management.