The proposed project seeks to demonstrate increased hydropower flexibility by hybridizing hydrogen energy technology with a hydropower facility
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- DEEE0011653
- Recipient
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DRG Technical Solutions LLC UEI Z8X6WBMZETK9
- Awarding agency
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Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Department of Energy
- Obligated
- $6,466,838
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development
- Completion date 32% complete
- Funding
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- $2,440,998.00 Federal
- $4,025,840.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Memphis, TN, USA
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About this award
The Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $6.466 million Cooperative Agreement (DEEE0011653) to DRG Technical Solutions LLC on November 1, 2025, under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The award funds a three-year demonstration project through October 31, 2028, to increase hydropower flexibility by integrating hydrogen energy technology with a Colorado Springs Utilities hydropower facility. Project activities include site analyses, engineering design, permitting, site preparation, installation and operation of an electrolyzer, fuel cells, and inverters, community engagement, data analysis, and dissemination of findings. DRG Technical Solutions LLC, a small business based in Memphis, Tennessee, serves as the recipient and prime awardee. Place of performance is Memphis, Tennessee.
Description
The project would involve the installation and operation of an electrolyzer, fuel cells, and inverters at a colorado springs utilities hydropower power facility in colorado. Additional work would involve community engagement concerning the project and development and execution of an educational program relevant to types of energy technologies related to the proposal. Project activities would include site analyses, engineering design, permitting, site preparation, installation and operation of equipment, community engagement, data analysis, and dissemination of findings.
Quick answers
Who received award DEEE0011653?
DEEE0011653 was awarded to DRG Technical Solutions LLC by Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Department of Energy) on November 1, 2025.
How much is award DEEE0011653 worth?
$6,466,838 has been obligated on DEEE0011653: $2,440,998 in federal funding and $4,025,840 in non-federal funding.
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