Upcoming Deadlines
Funding and Technical Assistance Opportunities
Deadline Approaching for Topic Area Two Concept Papers for Tidal and Current Energy Systems Funding Opportunity: WPTO is accepting concept papers for the second topic area in its U.S. Tidal Energy Advancement funding opportunity. This topic area will provide up to $10 million to support a community-led tidal and/or current energy planning and development project. The deadline to submit concept papers is 5 p.m. ET on July 13, 2023. Applicants must submit a concept paper to be eligible to submit a full application.
WPTO Accepting Submissions for Prize to Harness the Power of Ocean Waves: WPTO is fielding submissions for the first phase of InDEEP. This prize will award up to $2.3 million to competitors investigating novel technologies for harnessing and converting the power of ocean waves into usable types of energy. The first phase is centered around team building and concept creation, and will award up to 20 teams $15,000 each. Submissions are due August 25, 2023. Watch recordings of the InDEEP webinar series on the prize’s website.
Ocean Energy Safety Institutre Request for Proposals for Marine Energy Technologies Closing Soon: The Ocean Energy Safety Institute is accepting proposals focused on two target areas related to marine energy technologies:
- Small-scale marine energy solutions that enhance the safety, security, and sustainability of offshore wind energy and oil and gas operations.
- Utility-scale marine energy solutions, leveraging experience from wind energy and oil and gas, that enhance the safety, security, and sustainability of marine energy operations.
The deadline to submit proposals is June 26, 2023.
Hydroelectric Incentives Programs’ Deadlines Approaching: Through the hydroelectric incentives programs, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests in the continued operation of the U.S. hydropower fleet to meet the nation’s clean energy goals and ensure a more reliable and resilient electric grid system. The following programs, managed by DOE’s Grid Deployment Office, are currently open:
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Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program: This program authorizes DOE to provide $75 million in incentive payments. Owners or operators of existing hydroelectric facilities, including pumped storage hydropower, may apply for funding to make capital improvements that can improve their efficiency by at least 3%. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on June 20, 2023.
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Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives: This program invests $553.6 million to maintain and enhance existing hydroelectric facilities to ensure generators continue to provide clean electricity while integrating renewable energy resources, improving dam safety, and reducing environmental impacts. The deadline to submit letters of intent for this program is 5 p.m. ET on June 22, 2023. Applicants must submit a letter of intent to be eligible to submit a full application.
Submit Applications for TEAMER Technical Support: TEAMER is accepting applications for its 10th round of technical support. TEAMER Requests for Technical Support are a collaboration between a technology developer or researcher, and the facility chosen to help meet the recipient’s technical objectives. The deadline to apply is July 7, 2023.
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Upcoming Events
Let’s Get to Work: Creating Good, Inclusive Clean Energy Jobs
TODAY, June 14, 2023, 1–4:30 p.m. ET, Virtual
DOE is seeking stakeholder input about a potential workforce program aimed at ensuring historic investments in clean energy result in high-quality, accessible careers. Join this virtual workshop to learn about the program concept and discuss ideas about the quality of jobs in the growing field of clean energy development.
WPTO R&D Deep Dive: Effects of Climate Change on Hydropower Generation
June 20, 2023, 1–2 p.m. ET, Virtual
Join researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to learn about how climate change has affected hydroelectric energy generation at 132 U.S. federal hydropower plants across the nation. In addition, get a first look at new datasets that may help the broader hydropower community evaluate climate change-induced, long-term risks on projects and assets.
WPTO-Supported Sessions at the Ocean Renewable Energy Conference
June 21–22, 2023, Portland, Oregon
This year’s Ocean Renewable Energy Conference will focus on a broad range of subjects to help the marine energy sector stay up to date on key developments such as testing infrastructure and blue economy opportunities. WPTO and lab speakers will be featured in several sessions across the conference. View the full schedule and confirmed speakers.
WPTO R&D Deep Dive: Exploring Hydropower Data with HydroSource
June 27, 2023, 2–3 p.m. ET, Virtual
Join the team behind HydroSource, a platform that houses hydropower datasets and offers ways to analyze them through different tools, for a walk through its hydropower data explorer. Learn about the best ways to use this and other tools for hydropower research and development and to help different hydropower stakeholders make data-driven decisions.
WPTO Water-Energy Nexus Strategy Workshop
July 25, 2023, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Virtual
The Water-Energy Nexus highlights the interdependence of water and energy resources. Water power technologies depend on water management activities to operate sustainably, and by coordinating tradeoffs between energy and water systems can play an impactful role in supporting resource synergies. In this context, the co-development of water power can advance mutual goals for different stakeholder groups, especially to support energy and water equity. Join this workshop to learn more about the nexus and WPTO’s strategy for this space, as well as to provide input on the objectives, questions, and directions WPTO is developing.
Publication of the Month
Meet the Winners of the 2023 Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions: WPTO announced the winners of the 2023 Hydropower Collegiate Competition and Marine Energy Collegiate Competition in May at Waterpower Week in Washington, D.C. Endicott College and University of New Hampshire were the overall winners of the inaugural Hydropower Collegiate Competition and the fourth annual Marine Energy Collegiate Competition, respectively. These competitions help undergraduate and graduate students prepare for jobs in hydropower, marine energy, and related industries by challenging them to develop unique solutions to advance these technologies. WPTO also announced the teams selected to compete in the 2024 competitions.
Looking to dive deeper into publications, reports, and announcements in water power? Subscribe to WPTO’s program-level newsletters, Hydro Headlines and The Water Column, which provide content focused on hydropower and marine energy, respectively.
Making a Splash in the News
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DOE Pledges Over Half a Billion Dollars to Support Hydroelectric Power and Jump-Start Marine Energy, JD Supra, Staff Writer, May 18, 2023
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US DOE Recognizes Winners and Announces Competitors for Hydropower and Marine Energy Collegiate Competitions, International Water Power & Dam Construction, Staff Writer, May 18, 2023
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Biden Administration Announces Nearly $11 Billion for Renewable Energy in Rural Communities, The Associated Press, Drew Costley, May 16, 2023
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National Laboratories Join Forces with Idaho Power to Assess Hydrogen Generation Integrated with Hydropower, International Water Power & Dam Construction, Staff Writer, May 16, 2023
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