MIDLAND, Mich., June 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The United
States Department of Energy has awarded $1.2
million to Dow Corning Corporation to develop an insulating
facade system that may significantly increase the energy efficiency
of commercial buildings.
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The funding will assist Dow Corning in the development of a
silicon-based high-efficiency building insulation system which
could be used in retro-fit and new construction applications. The
insulation project is focused on achieving thermal resistance
values of R-40 or greater for exterior insulation and finish
systems, which would make building facades as many as eight times
more energy efficient.
"We commend Secretary Chu and the Department of Energy's
commitment to reducing energy usage of U.S. buildings," said
Stephanie Burns, Dow Corning
chairman, president and CEO. "These DOE investments will help
the United States take another
step towards economic recovery, energy independence and a cleaner
environment."
Dow Corning's energy efficient insulation material is one of 58
projects awarded more than $76
million of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding by
the DOE to support advanced energy-efficient building technology
projects and the development of training programs for commercial
building equipment technicians, building operators, and energy
auditors.
"These projects will help the United
States lead the world in advancing energy-efficient
technologies," said U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
"Energy-efficient commercial buildings will help our country cut
its carbon emissions and energy costs while the training programs
will upgrade the skills of the current workforce and attract the
next generation to careers in the emerging clean-energy
economy."
About Dow Corning
Dow Corning (NYSE: DOW) (dowcorning.com) provides
performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of more
than 25,000 customers worldwide. A global leader in silicones,
silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning offers more
than 7,000 products and services via the company's Dow
Corning® and XIAMETER® brands. Dow Corning is equally owned by
The Dow Chemical Company and Corning, Incorporated (NYSE: GLW).
More than half of Dow Corning's annual sales are outside
the United States.
SOURCE Dow Corning Corporation