| U.S. Department of Energy Announces More Than $136 Million in Projects to Develop Transformational Technologies Across America's Most Critical Industrial Subsectors | | | The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced more than $136 million for 66 selected projects to support the research and development of transformational technologies essential for reducing energy demand and improving American productivity in key industrial subsectors. These investments will accelerate the development of innovative technologies to ensure the resilience and competitiveness of U.S. industrial supply chains in rapidly changing global markets. Selected projects will advance technology solutions for core portions of our nation's industrial base, including the manufacturing of chemicals and fuels, iron and steel, cement and concrete, forest and paper products, food and beverage, glass and other industries. Together, these industries account for over 75% of the U.S. industrial energy demand, employ roughly 13 million Americans, and contribute roughly $27 trillion to U.S. GDP. "These industrial subsectors are economic engines for our nation, producing critical consumer products and inputs used to make many other manufactured goods," said Jeff Marootian, principal deputy assistant secretary for DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. "By focusing on novel technologies and process optimization within these key subsectors, selected projects can bolster competitiveness and create a positive ripple effect for supply chains across our nation's economy." | | | |
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