ALBANY, NY--A new research and education collaboration seeks to promote upstate New York as a clean energy hub, while also enhancing the development of alternative energy technologies and professional development.
Francis J. Murray Jr., President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), announced the new partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology during a ceremony on campus today. The multi-million dollar effort includes expanded research initiatives in hydrogen fuel technology, the development of a clean energy incubator and the creation of a clean energy research and training center.
During the event, Murray unveiled RIT’s new hydrogen fueling station, which powers three hydrogen fueled vehicles currently operating on RIT’s campus. The demonstration initiative seeks to expand public understanding of the benefits of hydrogen fuel as well as to enhance education and research initiatives in sustainable mobility and alternative technology development. The project is being conducted by RIT’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing Study, a unit of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability.
In addition, two new RIT projects, funded by NYSERDA, were announced at the event: the Rochester Clean Energy Education Partnership and the RIT Clean Energy Incubator.
The Rochester Clean Energy Education Partnership is a collaboration between RIT and Monroe Community College and will create new college level courses, professional development initiatives and training programs in alternative energy technology and clean energy development. The courses, offered to undergraduates, graduates and professional engineers, will promote the continued incorporation of clean energy concepts in traditional engineering and science classes.
The RIT Clean Energy Incubator is a joint effort by the Golisano Institute for Sustainability and RIT’s Venture Creations business incubator and will assist early stage clean energy companies in product development, business and marketing planning and technology commercialization. The incubator is one of four statewide and is a part of Governor David A. Paterson’s comprehensive clean energy initiative announced in April as part of the state’s Earth Day celebration.
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