The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117) to the General Services Administration Greater Southwest Finance Center (GSA GSFC) on May 1, 2024. The grant will fund the refurbishment and redesign of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Terry Sanford Federal Building in Raleigh, NC. The project aims to restore the deactivated...
This 3-year, $1,000,270 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) seeks to deploy behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems paired with solar at critical facilities in San Anselmo, CA. The project aims to provide emergency backup power and reduce daily energy use from 4-9 PM, maximizing onsite solar usage and alleviating grid strain to support...
This $916,452 Project Grant awarded on February 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development (CFDA 81.087) program will support the City of Evanston's Affordable Solar program. This initiative will install at least 20 residential rooftop solar projects for low-income residents in Evanston, Illinois, reducing their energy burden while also lowering the city's carbon footprint....
The South Hero Library Foundation received a $115,453 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The grant will fund the purchase and installation of a 39.95 kW DC roof-mounted solar array on the Worthen Library and the neighboring Community Health Center building in South Hero, Vermont. The 94-panel solar array is projected to generate 39,950 kWh of...
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to the State of Vermont Public Service Department under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The grant will fund sustainable energy initiatives in schools and public buildings across Vermont from July 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025. The grant aims to increase energy efficiency, support renewable energy deployment, and reduce fossil fuel...
This $2,485,114 Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087), will investigate the feasibility of a reimagined approach to community benefit mechanisms (CBMs) to address challenges around community acceptance of large-scale solar (LSS) energy projects. The project aims to: 1) identify features of CBMs that have the largest impact on U.S. community...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087) will provide $3,750,000.00 to the Solar & Storage Industries Institute to support the development of consensus-based solutions around the siting of large-scale solar energy projects. The project aims to speed up permitting, reduce soft costs, and improve outcomes for host communities. Key...
This $101,514 Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA 10.868. The grant funding will support the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation in implementing renewable energy system projects and energy efficiency improvements at agricultural and small business facilities across North Carolina. Eligible activities may include the installation of solar panels, wind...
The federal Project Grant award of $894,206 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), CFDA Number 10.868. The grant supports Essex Resort Holdings LLC, a small disadvantaged business located in Vermont, in implementing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Specifically, the funding will enable the installation of solar panels, wind turbines, and energy-efficient HVAC and...
The federal Project Grant award of $349,775.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The grant funding will support MML & Associates LLC, a for-profit organization based in North Carolina, to implement renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. Eligible project activities include installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and making energy-efficient...