Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.47
Liaison Sally DeLeon
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2019
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STARS v2.1

University of Maryland, College Park
IN-25: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Sally DeLeon
Acting Manager
Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Maryland Energy Innovation Institute

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Maryland Energy Innovation Institute --launched in 2017 with $7.5 million in state funding-- aims to catalyze breakthrough research at academic institutions across the state and attract private investment in clean energy innovation and commercialization. The institute will expand on research of more than 100 UMD faculty in clean energy technologies like solar, wind, energy efficiency, and battery and fuel cell technology.

Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Research
Public Engagement
Energy

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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