Rockwell Automation has been named one of 32 winners of the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP). Currently, the PSC has awarded nearly $10 million in funding for energy-related projects to increase the deployment of renewable energy and energy storage, support energy efficiency and demand response, strengthen energy system readiness and flexibility, and promote the integrity of energy planning.

“These projects represent a new cycle of forward-looking energy innovation that will create jobs, lower costs in Wisconsin, and support the goal of achieving statewide carbon-free electricity consumption by 2050,” said PSC President Rebecca Cameron Valcq.

As a member of the PSC Energy Innovation Grant Program, Rockwell Automation will fully empower innovative sustainability by using PSC grant funds to support energy efficiency improvement projects at its Milwaukee and Mequon, Wisconsin facilities and contribute to the company’s Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon neutrality goals.

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“Through the PSC’s innovation funding, Rockwell Automation will increase its investment in people and technology.” Ayrton Bryan, sustainability program manager at Rockwell, said, “For example, on the technology side, we will save energy by converting mechanical HVAC controls to digital direct controls that can be adjusted by computer or off-site, and using smart occupancy sensors to adjust lighting and temperature based on occupancy; In terms of people, we will engage local trade organizations to help train more people to use the innovative skills that will evolve in the future.”

The Rockwell Automation Grant falls under “Energy Efficiency and Demand Response,” and the full list of winners is below:

Previously, Rockwell Automation’s annual sustainability report detailed its sustainability strategy and results, and how the company is making an impact and change in sustainability through partnerships in manufacturing and in communities around the world. Going forward, Rockwell Automation will continue to build on its deep expertise and industry-focused ingenuity to help customers achieve environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and comply with new industry requirements.