The federal government partners with universities and industry to further the development of renewable energy technology. Learn about how to partner with the federal government to receive funding.
Financial Opportunities for Small Businesses and Inventors
Visit DOE's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Web site to apply for grants. Inventors should also visit DOE's Inventions & Innovation Web site to read about opportunities for financial assistance in developing innovative energy saving ideas and technology.
Hydropower Financial Opportunities
Hydropower solicitations are posted on the DOE e-center Web site. Solicitations may also be posted on the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory Hydropower Web site under What's New.
Wind Energy Financial Opportunities
The National Wind Technology Center posts information about solicitations and partnership opportunities on the home page. The section on Working with Us also provides useful links.
Additional Financial Opportunities
The DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Financing Solutions Web page provides links to useful resources about financing and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for the home, business, industry, utilities, and government.
National Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) contains information on financial and regulatory incentives that are designed to promote the application of renewable energy technologies in the United States.
The sites below provide access to energy efficiency and renewable energy solicitations offered by the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies:
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Business Opportunities
List of DOE solicitations posted by DOE's Golden Field Office (see also information on the procurement process).
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DOE E-center
Guide to doing business with the DOE.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Solicitations
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Federal Register Announcements
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Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities posted on the Smart Communities Network Web site.
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Procurement and Assistance Professionals
Resource center for DOE acquisition community and industry counterparts.