Addressing barriers through roadmapping

EPIXC initiated a formal technology roadmapping process, engaging stakeholders in all aspects and stages of the roadmap development, including manufacturers, unions, technology and service providers, researchers, educators, government agencies, national laboratories, communities and industry organizations. Broad participation will encourage deeper insights into
barriers to the implementation of electrified technologies and the benefits of such technologies. The roadmapping process will help identify technology gaps to address specific barriers, and technology options to close the gaps and to apply electrified heating technologies across multiple industry sectors.

Roadmapping activities will also identify programmatic options to address workforce development gaps and potential economic and environmental benefits of electrification to both manufacturers and the local communities in which they operate. The integration of technology, workforce development and community resilience programming will accelerate the adoption of electrification technologies. The output of the roadmapping process will inform EPIXC’s Strategic Investment Plan, and will be updated annually to account for recent progress, new needs and assess risk.