The program seeks to retrofit single-pane windows with transparent and insulating materials under the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, the department said Wednesday.
âThe ARPA-E SHIELD program will help reduce our nationâs energy consumption by developing innovative materials to insulate existing windows in cases where window replacement isnât feasible,â said Ellen Williams, ARPA-E director.
Up to $10 million will be allocated to small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program, and up to $20 million for all applicants.
DOEÂ expects the project to help reduce building heat loss by 50 percent.