This article is the second in a two-part series detailing two proposed regional innovation clusters whose collaborators remain committed to the goals and objectives outlined in their E-RIC proposals. The $129.7 million federally-funded Energy Regional Innovation Cluster (E-RIC) grant, which was awarded to the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC) in August, required applicants to complete a five-part application package. Although DOE awarded E-RIC dollars to only one of 12 applicants, the process yielded results for other participating consortia.
Our first article, included in the September 2010 edition of the Site Selection Energy Report, spotlighted New England’s proposed clean energy innovation cluster consortium and the region’s intentions to advance aspects of its proposal post-E-RIC. This article examines the federal government’s approach to cluster development as well as aspects of the New York E-RIC (NYE-RIC) and its collaborators’ efforts to pursue opportunities revealed during the proposal process.
To read the full, original article click on this link: New York and the Regional Energy Innovation Cluster (E-RIC) – The Site Selection Energy Report
Author: NEIL VEILLEUX
