U.S. DOE IEDO 2024 Glass Decarbonization Workshop
Thursday, May 16th – Friday, May 17th, 2024
Hyatt Pittsburg International Airport
1111 Airport Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO) will be conducting a Glass Decarbonization workshop, at the Hyatt Pittsburgh International Airport (1111 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231). The Biden Administration has set an ambitious target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The industrial sector was responsible for approximately 30% of the total US energy related CO2 emissions in 2020 and the glass manufacturing sector was identified as one of eight strategic sectors of focus in the 2023 DOE Industrial Decarbonization Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Report.
The goal of this workshop is to bring together stakeholders to identify key challenges, priorities, and opportunities for decarbonization of the glass manufacturing sector. Emphasis will be placed on technical challenges, as well as applied research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) opportunities at low to mid technology readiness levels (TRLs). During the workshop, IEDO leadership will provide an overview of the IEDO office and share the vision, strategy, and available resources to support innovations to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint across U.S. manufacturing operations. Participants’ input will help inform IEDO’s priorities and future plans in supporting decarbonization of the glass manufacturing sector.
Target Audience:
This workshop is targeting engagement from stakeholders across the glass manufacturing supply chain (e.g., glass manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, raw material providers, etc.) who have technical and/or practical expertise related to glass manufacturing, decarbonization technologies, and/or applied RD&D. Workshop attendance will be limited to ~75 participants. To help the organizers ensure well-rounded workshop participation, interested attendees are encouraged to inquire about availability prior to registering by emailing marissa.tousley@ee.doe.gov.
Draft Agenda
The Glass Decarbonization Workshop will include a handful of technical talks and several breakout sessions that will involve interactive discussion. A detailed agenda will be posted at a later date. The workshop will start the morning of Thursday, May 16th and end by 12:30 pm on Friday, May 17th. Example topics of discussion include: electrification, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, alternative glass formulations, and glass circularity/recycling.
Accommodations
The room block at the Hyatt Regency is full. We have an overflow room block at the nearby DoubleTree Pittsburgh Airport located at 8402 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA. Sleeping rooms are available at the rate of $109 plus taxes (lower than government per diem) for a single room, on the nights of May 15-16, 2024. To guarantee that you receive the group rate, reservations must be made by Friday, May 10, 2024. You can make your reservation starting today by going to the following website:
OVERFLOW HOTEL - DoubleTree Pittsburgh Airport US DOE 2024 Glass Decarbonization Workshop Room Block
REGISTRATION
Registration for this event is $58. To help the organizers ensure well-rounded workshop participation, interested attendees are encouraged to inquire about availability prior to registering by emailing marissa.tousley@ee.doe.gov