Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) Announces Major Updates and Opportunities
Jo-Carolyn Goode | 8/30/2024, 12:52 p.m.
The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) continues to advance its mission of promoting clean energy innovation with a series of impactful initiatives and opportunities. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments:
Interactive Project Selections & Awards Map Launched
OCED has unveiled a new interactive Project Selections & Awards Map, offering a visual overview of its demonstration investments across the country. This map highlights projects selected for negotiations or officially awarded and will be regularly updated to reflect ongoing developments. Explore the map [here](#) to see how these projects are shaping the future of clean energy innovation.
$400 Million Funding Notice for Rural and Remote Energy Solutions
OCED has issued a Notice of Intent to allocate up to $400 million for innovative clean energy solutions in rural and remote areas throughout the U.S. This funding aims to deploy commercially available clean energy technologies, demonstrating their viability and benefits. A funding solicitation is expected in fall 2024. View the Notice of Intent here.
New Opportunities for Voucher Program
In collaboration with the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions, OCED is accepting submissions for its voucher program, which offers in-kind commercialization support. Categories include technoeconomic analysis, performance testing, certification, siting and permitting, and market assessment. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Summary of Public Input for H2Hubs Negotiations Published
OCED has released a summary of public input used to refine Phase 1 award negotiations for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs). The summary focuses on community benefits and how public feedback has influenced the process. Read more here
August 2024 Award Announcements
In August, OCED finalized 18 awards across four key programs: Carbon Capture Demonstrations Projects, Carbon Capture Large-Scale Pilot Projects, Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas, and Industrial Demonstrations. For details on the awards, visit:
- August 7, 2024 Award Announcement
- August 14, 2024 Award Announcement
- August 21, 2024 Award Announcement
- August 28, 2024 Award Announcement
Direct Air Capture Hub Project Cypress Community Open Houses
OCED is participating in Community Open Houses hosted by Project Cypress on September 14 and 16 in Louisiana. These events will provide insights into direct air capture technology, community benefits, workforce development, and safety. For more information, contact projectcypress_DAC@hq.doe.gov mailto:projectcypress_DAC@hq.doe.gov.
Register for Deploy24
Registration is now open for Demonstrate Deploy Decarbonize 2024, an event hosted by DOE to connect leaders and experts focused on accelerating the deployment of critical energy and decarbonization technologies. Learn more and register here
ICYMI: COO Schultz on the Inflation Reduction Act
OCED COO Doug Schultz spoke at the two-year celebration webinar of the Inflation Reduction Act, highlighting how OCED is transforming industries, creating jobs, and advancing a clean energy future. Watch the webinar here
Merit Reviewers Needed
OCED is seeking independent merit reviewers with diverse skillsets to help select projects for competitive funding opportunities. Sign up to be a reviewer .
Join the OCED Team
OCED is hiring for various positions in clean energy demonstration projects, including roles in renewable systems, carbon capture, hydrogen, and nuclear technologies. Apply here
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