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Institute for Industrial Decarbonization through Electrification of Process Heating

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Institute for Industrial Decarbonization through Electrification of Process Heating
Type: Public-Private Partnerships
Parent organization: Department of Energy
Top organization: Department of Energy
Employees:
Executive: Director
Budget: $70M initial federal funding[1]
Address: 727 E Tyler St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Website: https://epixc.org
Creation Legislation:
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Mission
EPIXC Institute cuts industrial emissions with electrified heating tech, boosting efficiency and reducing carbon in manufacturing.
Services

Research and Development; Technology Demonstration; Workforce Training;

Regulations

Institute for Industrial Decarbonization through Electrification of Process Heating (EPIXC) is designed to spearhead the shift from fossil fuel-based process heating to electric alternatives in various industrial sectors. It aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing.[2]

Official Site

Mission

EPIXC's mission is to drive industrial decarbonization by developing and demonstrating electrified heating technologies that can replace traditional fossil fuel systems. This initiative seeks to accelerate the adoption of these technologies across industries like iron and steel, chemicals, and cement, aiming for cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions that support U.S. manufacturing competitiveness in a decarbonized economy.[2]

Parent organization

EPIXC is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), specifically under the Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO), which supports its efforts to transform industrial processes.[3]

Legislation

EPIXC was established through a DOE funding opportunity rather than specific legislation, aligning with the broader Industrial Heat Shot initiative aimed at reducing industrial emissions.[4]

Partners

EPIXC collaborates with:

  • Industry leaders in sectors like steel, chemicals, and cement[5]
  • Academic institutions including Arizona State University, leading the institute[6]
  • National Laboratories for advanced research[7]

Number of employees

Specific employee numbers for EPIXC are not publicly listed, but it engages with a wide network of members and collaborators.

Organization structure

EPIXC's structure includes:

  • **Technology Development** for pioneering new heating methods.
  • **Workforce and Community Engagement** to promote adoption and training.

Leader

EPIXC is led by a **Director**.[8]

Divisions

Its divisions focus on:

  • **Electrification Technology Development** for research and scaling.
  • **Integration and Deployment** to help industries transition to electric systems.[9]

List of programs

  • Electrification of Process Heating Projects[10]
  • Industry-University Partnerships[11]
  • Workforce Development Programs[12]

Last total enacted budget

EPIXC received an initial commitment of up to $70 million in federal funding over five years from the DOE.[1]

Staff

While not detailing specific staff numbers, EPIXC operates through a collaborative network involving researchers, industry experts, and educational institutions.

Funding

EPIXC's funding includes a significant DOE investment of $70 million, which is expected to be matched by industry and other partners, aiming for a total investment of $140 million or more.[13]

Services provided

EPIXC provides services like funding for R&D projects, technology demonstrations, and educational initiatives to train the workforce in new electrification technologies. It also helps in integrating these technologies into existing industrial settings.[14]

Regulations overseen

EPIXC does not oversee regulations but works within the DOE's framework to influence industrial energy policies and practices.[15]

Headquarters address

727 E Tyler St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

History

Announced in late 2024, EPIXC is the DOE's seventh Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute, focusing on electrification to combat industrial emissions. It's hosted by Arizona State University, leveraging academic and industry collaboration to push forward electrified process heating technologies.[16]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Selects Arizona State University to Lead New Institute to Drive Industrial Decarbonization through Electrification of Process Heat". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named EPIXCmission
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  4. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "Industrial Heat Shot". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  5. ↑ EPIXC. "Industry Partners". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  6. ↑ Arizona State University. "EPIXC at ASU". Arizona State University (accessed February 3, 2025).
  7. ↑ EPIXC. "National Labs Collaboration". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  8. ↑ EPIXC. "Leadership". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  9. ↑ EPIXC. "Our Work". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  10. ↑ EPIXC. "Projects". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  11. ↑ EPIXC. "University Partnerships". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  12. ↑ EPIXC. "Workforce Development". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  13. ↑ EPIXC. "Funding". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  14. ↑ EPIXC. "Services". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
  15. ↑ U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Regulations". U.S. Department of Energy (accessed February 3, 2025).
  16. ↑ EPIXC. "About EPIXC". EPIXC (accessed February 3, 2025).
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