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Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land
- Planned
Open Date:
TBD
Close Date:
Available until expended
Upcoming Milestones:
Estimated application opening date is 2023.
Eligible Recipients:
- General Public
- Private Sector
Program Purpose:
- Energy Infrastructure
Reserved for Energy
Communities?
No
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Energy
Overview
Establishes a program to demonstrate the technical and economic viability of carrying out clean energy projects on current and former mine land. Eligible uses include: (A) Solar. (B) Micro-grids. (C) Geothermal. (D) Direct air capture. (E) Fossil-fueled electricity generation with carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration. (F) Energy storage, including pumped storage hydropower and compressed air storage. (G) Advanced nuclear technologies.
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Funding Details
Funding Source:
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Funding Type:
Grant - match required
Total Amount Available:
$500000000.00
Limit per Applicant:
TBD
Estimated Awards:
Applicant Guidance
https://www.energy.gov/oced/clean-energy-demonstration-program-current-and-former-mine-land
Request for Information closed August 15, 2022.