Event Description

Outdated and inefficient buildings and their HVAC systems are a harsh financial and wellness burden for low and middle income families. They also retard achievement of national goals for lowering energy usage and increasing electrification. The panelists in this online discussion will share their experiences in finding opportunities for green technology companies to enter the enormous affordable housing market.
 

EPIC=Energy Program for Innovation Clusters

The EPIC program helps New York State companies accelerate development and commercialization of innovations for energy hardware to create Grid-Interactive and Energy & Efficient Buildings (GEBs). EPIC is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions and its Building Technologies Office. The goals are to strengthen the cluster of companies engaged with the GEB market, while promoting equity and public health in the built environment and supporting the nation’s transition to net-zero emissions.

Why Grid-interactive & Energy-Efficient Buildings?

Buildings account for more than 70% of U.S. electricity consumption and power sector CO2 emissions. Companies participating in the EPIC Buildings program will help turn buildings into clean, flexible energy resources by combining energy efficiency and demand flexibility with communications and smart technologies. American homes and buildings will be more affordable, comfortable and productive, while reducing power system costs, carbon emissions and stress on the grid – saving billions.