Department of Energy Awards over $16 Million for 23 Projects that will Reduce Energy Use Across the Manufacturing Sector

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the REMADE Institute announced more than $16 million in research and development funding for 23 projects that will reduce energy use associated with industrial-scale materials production, processing, and recycling. These projects will advance the technology needed to increase the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery, and recycling of industrial materials.  

Selected projects focus on reducing the consumption of raw materials, designing and using products more efficiently, and preserving and extending the lifecycle of products. Projects were selected in the following areas:  

• Industry-led, transformational project that will develop and demonstrate technology solutions with the potential to revolutionize the recycling industries.
• Traditional R&D projects that will increase material reuse, remanufacturing, recovering, and recycling and identify strategic opportunities to reduce the energy use and emissions associated with materials production, processing, and recycling.
• Education and workforce development projects fostering the next generation of energy manufacturers through curriculum focused material reuse, remanufacturing, recovering, and recycling.  

View a list of selected projects.  

Visit the REMADE Institute website to learn more.