The New England Innovation Group, Profile of Origin, Objectives and Accomplishments

摘要

The New England Innovation Group (NEIG) is a six-state intergovernmental science and public technology program. Its organizational structure seeks to insure that technology and innovation will continue to be offered to local governments throughout the United States when unforeseen factors, such as reduced financial support from the Federal government and unfavorable economic conditions weaken interest in innovation. NEIG has focused its technology utilization activities in these areas of need: (1) energy management; (2) economic/community development; (3) communication and information exchange/networking; and (4) policy management assistance. Project accomplishments are reported in magazine and news articles, media presentations, lectures, and congressional testimony. Examples of NEIG's technology utilization projects include: NEIG/Rhode Island Foundation Energy Management Demonstration Program; an economic development program to assist the jewelry industry; and energy management of municipal lighting.