The U.S. Department of Energy named the University of Connecticut to run a technical analysis and support center for the effort.
University President Radenka Maric said it’ll guide a network of companies, research centers and other universities to expand the use of clean energy in the U.S. industrial sector.
"Investments in net-zero-carbon technologies and industry decarbonization can strengthen U.S. and Connecticut manufacturing competitiveness, which then creates new jobs and economic opportunities that improve quality of life," Maric said in a statement.
UConn will coordinate eight regional organizations at locations across the country. They’ll work with local manufacturers on clean energy strategies — like fuel cells, geothermal energy, industrial heat pumps and solar and wind power.
The U.S. has a goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Governor Ned Lamont said the decision "further cements Connecticut as the home of the clean energy industry."
