Energy Technology Area researchers Vi Rapp and Ravi Prasher are partnering with Alphabet Energy, a startup founded on Berkeley Lab technology, to develop a cost-effective thermoelectric waste heat recovery system. The project, funded by a $2M grant from the California Energy Commission, seeks to reduce both energy use and pollutant emissions from industrial facilities such as … [Read more...] about Startup Partners with Berkeley Lab for Waste Heat Recovery Technology
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DOE Report Details National Lab System
The Department of Energy released a report earlier in January highlighting the accomplishments and capabilities of its national labs. Read DOE's press release and access the complete report. “Our National Lab system is an enduring science and technology powerhouse comprised of more than 20,000 scientists and engineers who deliver new discoveries and provide world-class … [Read more...] about DOE Report Details National Lab System
Energy Monitoring Startup Acquired
Berkeley Lab startup Whisker Labs, formerly Wattstick, has been acquired by Earth Networks, which will launch Whisker Lab's home energy monitoring device. Whisker Labs was founded by Berkeley Lab researchers Oren Schetrit and Steve Lanzisera, who developed a device to more easily provide building submetering, enabling building owners to monitor energy demand. Read the startup's … [Read more...] about Energy Monitoring Startup Acquired
Seeking No-cost Wet Lab and Office Space in the Berkeley, CA Area
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking a partner who is willing to provide Berkeley Lab researchers and startups working on developing Berkeley Lab technology with access to a minimum of 1200 square feet of mostly contiguous lab and office space at no cost. The space must include wet lab space, constant and reliable HVAC, at least two fume hoods, … [Read more...] about Seeking No-cost Wet Lab and Office Space in the Berkeley, CA Area
Berkeley Lab Startups in the News
Lygos, which applies synthetic biology to create high value chemicals, raised $13 million in Series A funding. OS Fund, IA Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator’s Continuity Fund, Fifty Years, Vast Ventures and various angel investors are among the participants. Lygos, spun out of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory technology, was highlighted in a Dec. 27, 2016 New … [Read more...] about Berkeley Lab Startups in the News