Cornell researchers and a startup have received more than $7 million in federal grants to advance novel clean energy research that include wirelessly charging electric vehicles, low-carbon jet fuel and construction materials made from waste.
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced the grants Feb. 16 from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The grants prioritize funding technologies that support fresh approaches to clean energy challenges as part of the ARPA-E OPEN 2021 program.
Schumer said in a statement that the cutting-edge research being conducted at Cornell and in Ithaca is integral to the fight against climate change.
“I am proud to deliver this $7 million federal investment that will supercharge our efforts to deliver critical clean energy solutions and create good paying jobs right here in upstate New York,” Schumer…
Cornell, startup receive $7M for novel clean energy tech
