Urbanai: urban energy solutions using AI

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $256,500 Project Grant to Envitrace LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged and woman-owned business, to develop AI-powered urban energy solutions. The funding, provided under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049), supports Envitrace's research and development of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques for addressing energy and environmental challenges. This 1-year grant, awarded on February 12, 2024, enables Envitrace to further its work in applying cutting-edge AI/ML methods to areas such as earth science, geothermal development, subsurface energy production, and environmental monitoring. The company has a track record of securing multiple federal grants and contracts, including recent awards from NASA and the DOE Office of Science to advance AI/ML capabilities for science and energy applications.