DOE funds chemical pilot program

Some $6 million in development funds is available for five-year energy-efficiency pilot projects for chemical companies through a Department of Energy program announced on March 26 in the Federal Register. The program will fund five to eight R&D and demonstration projects and require a minimum match of 20% from nonfederal funds. The goal is to find improvements in chemical manufacturing that increase energy efficiency and productivity. For more information, e-mail jean.siekerka@go.doe.gov.