Project Grant ARC23C21579

Award Date 8/15/23
Completion Date 8/14/26
Dollars Obligated $18M
Federal Grant Program
23.002
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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  • Placement of Appalachian energy startups in a remote bootcamp program, hosting reverse-pitch events with industry partners, and providing mentorship opportunities at conferences/trade shows. This technical assistance will be delivered by sub-recipients such as the TECH Belt Energy Innovation Center and Knoxville Entrepreneur Center.

  • Modeling and evaluation of utility-scale battery technologies and their deployment within the distribution systems of electric cooperatives in the Appalachian region. Sub-recipient West Virginia University Research Corporation will lead this effort.

  • Grid modeling and analysis to assess the impact of renewable energy integration on the distribution infrastructure of rural electric cooperatives. Pennsylvania State University will perform this work as a sub-awardee.

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