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U.S. DOE Launches $3.3 Million Prize to Support Place-Based Partnerships Focused on Creating & Expanding…

The Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize will bring together local coalitions to promote “High Road” economic and workforce development strategies and ensure that clean energy programs and investments result in accessible, good jobs. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a new prize that will award over $3.3 … [continued]

U.S. Vehicle Technologies Office Selects 27 Small Businesses to Advance Innovative Clean Transportation R&D

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the Fiscal Year 2024 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Businesses Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean energy research and development (R&D), and eventual demonstration … [continued]

Two researchers have determined cost-effective ways to purchase these strange, alien legs dropping down to the seafloor—also known as moorings—for a new wave energy test facility currently under construction off the coast of Oregon. Illustration by Josh Bauer, NREL.

Notice of Intent: Up To $112.5 Million Funding Opportunity to Support U.S. Wave Energy Development

On July 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office announced an intent to provide up to $112.5 million in funding to advance the commercial readiness of wave energy technologies through open water testing and system validation. DOE anticipates opening this funding opportunity in or around September 2024. Wave … [continued]

The Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database highlights companies at various points in the supply chain, ranging from mining and raw materials production to end-of-life recycling. Graphic by Joelynn Schroeder, NREL.

Biden–Harris Admin Announces $63 Million to Advance Battery Recycling & Smart Manufacturing

Funding from the Investing in America Agenda is Spurring Partnerships with States and Local Governments to Support Modernization of the Manufacturing Sector and Increase Battery Recycling WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of up … [continued]

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Want Your City Or Town To Get Federal Funding? Make A Goal To Invest In…

Does federal funding for climate action seem too difficult or diffuse for your city or town? The Biden-Harris administration has incorporated tax credits, incentives, and grants to implement its robust climate agenda, which includes an economy-wide goal for the US to be carbon neutral by 2050 as well as to … [continued]

$24 Million to Further Expand America’s Clean Energy Workforce & Enhance Manufacturing Efficiency

Supported by the Investing in America Agenda, 21 Projects Across 20 States will Increase Workforce Training Opportunities, Strengthen Union Labor, and Help Small Businesses Save Money, Reduce Energy Waste WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced 21 … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Admin Invests $36 Million to Expand Innovative Weatherization Assistance Program & Cut Costs for…

As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Funding Supports Weatherization Demonstration Projects That Will Drive America’s Clean Energy Economy and Lower Utility Bills WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that applications are open for the … [continued]

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Direct Pay Provision Available Through The Inflation Reduction Act Brings Solar To Non-Profits

We were pleased at CleanTechnica when our friend Tierney reached out to us. Tierney wanted us to know about a church congregation in Compton, California, that recently held a solar ceremony and resiliency workshop to celebrate their new 12 kW rooftop solar and upcoming battery storage installation. With solar energy, … [continued]