DOE Opens $450M for Clean Energy Demonstrations on Current and Former Mine Land
Eligible applicants: states, local governments, special districts, higher education institutions, tribal entities, nonprofits, forprofits, small businesses. Applications are due: August 31, 2023
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Land (CEML) Program
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established the CEML Program to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of carrying out clean energy projects on current and former mine land. Eligible clean energy technologies include solar; micro-grids; geothermal; direct air capture; fossil-fueled electricity generation with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration; energy storage; and advanced nuclear technologies. Up to five clean energy projects will be carried out in geographically diverse regions, at least two of which will be solar projects.
Amount: A total of $450 million is being made available, and DOE anticipates issuing 5 awards, with individual awards ranging from $10 million to $150 million.
Each award is required to provide a minimum of 50% non-federal cost share and projects are anticipated to have a period of performance of 4-7 years.
Award Type: Cooperative agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, county, city and township governments
Special district governments
Public and private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations and governments
Non-profits
Small businesses
For-profit organizations
Key Dates: Concept papers are due May 11, 2023 and full applications are due August 31, 2023.
Key Links:
DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Funding Opportunity Exchange
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