Cooperative Agreement DEEE0010501
Award Date
1/15/24
Completion Date
1/14/25
Dollars Obligated
$585K
Federal Agency
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78744, USA
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