Rochester Institute of Technology will play a role in a state initiative that targets growth in the energy storage and development industry.
The university, through its Battery Prototyping Center, will be part of New Energy New York, a state hub for new battery innovation, manufacturing, and workforce development led by SUNY Binghamton. The Broome County university recently received federal funding for the first phase of development of the battery technology and energy storage sector.
The funds, which came via the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, aims to develop and strengthen regional industry clusters across the nation. Each grantee could receive up to $100 million.
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