It is intended to assist U.S. manufacturing industries with the research, development, and deployment of sensor and control technologies that will improve the efficiency of their energy use, enhance competitiveness, and reduce environmental impacts. Through development of improved sensor technology and information processing capabilities, the intelligent control system will be smarter and faster than the systems currently in use. DOE anticipates the award of up to four cooperative agreements with a duration of three years of less. DOE funding for the outyears is yet to be determined. However, DOE anticipates funding projects at the same or similar levels in the outyears.
All awards are subject to the availability of funds.
Awards are anticipated by December 1, 1998.