Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011318
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$6.6M
Federal Agency
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Federal Grant Program
81.087
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Columbus Grove, OH 45830, USA
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