Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011079
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Portland, ME 04101, USA
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