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applications. Alliant Energy/Energy Dome successfully applied to the Department of Energy (DoE) for a Long-Duration Energy Storage project. The Bad River Tribe was also selected for its microgrid project with the DoE. Both partners have completed negotiations with the DoE, and CECI will play a critical role in implementing both CBPs once the funded work begins. – One of the differentiating factors in

the CBPs authored by CECI is the emphasis on community-led, two way engagement. We approach every interaction with a mindset that the community understands what they need, and our role is to help them advocate for themselves.

• CECI also partnered with the Walnut Way Conservation Corps, a nonprofit organization in a historically underserved area of Milwaukee. Walnut Way is passionate about resident-led engagement and determined to create lasting change in their community through environmental stewardship, community engagement, and economic development. • SSI has continued to coalesce around large scale semiconductor opportunities. We’ve initiated a distinguished seminar series inviting important guest speakers from the semiconductor industry, peer institutions, and alumni community. • Supporting the seed funding proposals of nine faculty members, including projects such as: • An entrepreneurial foundry, which could shape how future projects are approached within the College of Engineering.

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