Tri-Cities Tech Business Update
DOE establishes Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Advisory Committee (ERAC)

Ed Lazowska
The U.S. Department of Energy has established the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Advisory Committee (ERAC), a federal advisory committee that will report directly to the Secretary of Energy. The ERAC's 19 members are expected to meet twice a year. ERAC will periodically review EERE's portfolio and provide advice on various topics including: completion of long-range plans, priorities and strategies; program funding; and any issues of specific concern. The members of the ERAC come with a wide range of experience and expertise and include the University of Washington Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering, Ed Lazowska. Read more.
