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University of Nebraska at Omaha Gets Federal Energy Technology Grant In September, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the University of Nebraska at Omaha was one of 21 research projects selected to advance energy efficiency and fossil energy technologies.

The UNO project will design, implement and validate a prototype monitor that tracks occupancy and control indoor environment services in buildings. Emphasis of the research is on:

The prototype will be field-tested in a private office, an open-plan office and a classroom. The grant from the U.S. Department of Energy totaled $321,440. The University will provide $107,340 in matching funds.


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