University of Colorado at Boulder/Centro Federal de Educacao Technologica de Minas Gerais
Country:
Brazil
Award Date:
2004
Award Amount:
$100,000.00
Cost Share:
$92,548.00
Other Partners:
Econergy International Corporation; Engineers Without Borders
This partnership will broaden programs in environmental sustainability by developing an enhanced training and educational curriculum for energy engineers and by establishing a Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Assessment Center. The partners are 1) developing a set of courses on sustainability and green buildings to be offered at both institutions; 2) completing hands-on training in sustainable development and energy efficiency for students from both institutions; 3) identifying specific research needs to advance state-of-the-art green buildings in both the United States and Brazil; and 4) identifying specific technologies suitable for local industries that reduce operating costs while minimizing waste and air pollution.