The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $6,667,857 Project Grant on August 1, 2024 under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) to Molg Inc. in Sterling, VA. The grant will fund research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative solutions for advancing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and sustainable technologies across multiple critical sectors.
As part of this grant, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) will receive a sub-award to focus on impact reporting, research, community benefits, and workforce development. VCU will develop a data framework and methodology for techno-economic and environmental impact analyses, research downstream buyer markets for battery materials, and support supply chain requirements for recyclers. Additionally, VCU will lead the design of training curricula for robotic technicians and circular product designers to build a skilled workforce aligned with the project's goals.
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