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LabRATS, in collaboration with Facilities Management, has a new equipment funding program aimed to aid researchers in purchasing energy-saving equipment. This program is designed to help UCSB reach the goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2025 utilizing energy-efficient technology and encouraging the retirement of old and/or inefficient equipment. Read on for more info!

By Daina Tagavi, Professional Development Peer
Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 - 8:31am


LabRATS, in collaboration with Facilities Management, ​has a new equipment funding program aimed to aid researchers in purchasing energy-saving equipment. This program is designed to help UCSB reach the goal of Carbon Neutrality by 2025 utilizing energy-efficient technology and encouraging the retirement of old and/or inefficient equipment. The program's funding serves as an incentive to help prioritize energy-efficient equipment.

Funding prioritizes applications with:

- Measurable energy savings
- The financial return on investment resulting from gas/electricity
savings
- Purchases that go above and beyond current purchasing policies

To apply, please fill out an initial interest form here. There is no deadline -- funds will be given on a first come, first served basis.

For more information please contact Rachel Huang.