The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded General Motors LLC a $1,400,560,224 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications (CFDA 81.253) federal grant program. The grant funding will be used by General Motors to convert an existing vehicle assembly facility located in Lansing, Michigan to electric vehicle (EV) production. This conversion project will enable the expansion of domestic EV production, components, and materials, supporting...
The Department of Energy awarded a $37,660,506 Cooperative Agreement under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) federal grant program to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The objective of this award is to implement three economic development activities to benefit residents, employers, and communities impacted by the construction of a new power transmission line project. These activities include: (1) establishing an apprenticeship...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $21,587,370 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The grant will be utilized to help small and medium-sized automotive facilities currently producing internal combustion engine vehicle components to modernize their capabilities and manufacture electric vehicle equipment. The project aims to strengthen domestic...
The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $4,124,380 Project Grant award under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041) to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) to grow the residential clean energy workforce in Michigan. The award will support recruitment, education, training, and employment services to make these opportunities equitable and accessible for all Michigan residents, particularly those who are underserved and underrepresented based on race, color,...
The Department of Energy awarded a $39,814,028 Project Grant to Consumers Energy Company under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) federal grant program. The funding will support technology innovation and industry collaboration to address the challenges of increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the rise of distributed energy resources (DERs) on the electric grid. Specifically, the project aims to enhance real-time grid visibility and management to improve...
The Department of Energy awarded a $11,110,134.00 Project Grant under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications Program (CFDA 81.253) to the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC). The grant funding will be utilized to help small and medium-sized automotive facilities currently producing internal combustion engine vehicle components modernize their capabilities to manufacture electric vehicle equipment. The award aims to...
The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $20,000,000 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (DLARA) under the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance program (CFDA 81.117). The grant aims to develop policies for Building Energy Performance Standards (BPS) in Michigan, focusing on data collection, stakeholder engagement, and establishing energy performance baselines. Key activities...
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded a $4,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) on January 1, 2025 under the Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253). The objective of this project is to coordinate existing battery-related state funding and program efforts in Michigan, and to develop a comprehensive strategy to enhance the outreach, collection, recycling, and...
This $9,993,278 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chain Demonstrations and Commercial Applications program (CFDA 81.253) will support the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in helping small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities in Illinois transition from producing internal combustion engine vehicle equipment to electric vehicle (EV) equipment and supplies. The funding will enable these facilities to retool...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a $13,327,440 Formula Grant to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) under the State Energy Program (CFDA 81.041). The grant, with a performance period from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2029, requires MDEGLE to administer DOE funds in accordance with federal rules and regulations to accomplish program objectives. The grant aims to increase market transformation of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies...