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DOE announced up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of Generation III+ (Gen III+) light-water small modular reactor (SMR) technologies. OCED and the Office of Nuclear Energy are teaming up to strengthen America’s nuclear industry by assisting the private sector in establishing a credible and sustainable pathway to deploying a fleet of Gen III+ SMRs that are crucial to meeting our nation’s growing demand for clean and reliable power. Learn more here.
OCED opened applications for up to $400 million in funding for innovative, community-focused clean energy projects in rural and remote areas across the United States. Through this funding, OCED aims to support the deployment of a variety of commercially available, clean energy technologies, demonstrating the viability and benefits to rural and remote residents, and ultimately encouraging widespread adoption. Learn more here.
OCED issued a Request for Information (RFI) in support of the Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program, seeking public input on additional approaches that current and future DOE programs could implement to help DAC technology developers address challenges in raising project investment capital and achieving sustained facility operations. The goal of this RFI is to understand how federal funding may complement existing DOE funding mechanisms in support of DAC technology commercialization. Learn more here.
OCED, in collaboration with the Offices of Technology Transitions, Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced the selection of more than 170 organizations to receive vouchers valued at more than $20 million to advance the commercialization of their clean energy technologies. The in-kind commercialization support will be provided by almost 60 organizations in the form of DOE-funded vouchers. Learn more here.
New OCED Analysis Lab Call
OCED announced a new type of analysis collaboration with the National Labs, in direct support of projects, portfolio analysis, and data management. A total of 24 teams from eight National Laboratories were selected as part of the OCED Analysis FY25 Lab Call, and OCED will be working with these teams to develop and refine their detailed work plans. Learn more here.
OCTOBER AWARDS
In October, OCED awarded 12 projects across 12 states and Rural or Remote Areas; Industrial Demonstrations Program; and Long-Duration Energy Storage. View the October project awards here.
Join OCED on November 13 for an in-person Carbon Management Industry Day in the Washington, D.C. metro area. At the event, DOE staff will discuss the objectives of the anticipated direct air capture solicitation and the large-scale CCUS technologies solicitation, provide an opportunity for various industry segments to learn more about the potential funding opportunities, and create a forum for teaming. Indicate your interest by completing this form.
OCED and the Office of Nuclear Energy hosted a webinar to provide information about the $900 million funding opportunity to catalyze the deployment of Generation III+ small modular reactors in the United States. The session included an overview of the funding opportunity, eligibility, and next steps. Watch the webinar recording here.
OCED hosted a webinar to provide information about the $1.8 billion Notice of Intent’s three topic areas, outcomes from prior Requests for Information, next steps, and further engagement opportunities and resources. Watch the webinar recording here.
Industrial Technologies Photo Contest: Framing the Future
DOE wants to celebrate the great work happening around the country to decarbonize industrial facilities. Submit photos of the people and innovative technologies that are helping to power the industrial sector by November 21, and you could win $2,000! Learn more here.
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