Financial opportunities for both wind energy and hydropower projects are available through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The resources listed here include opportunities from DOE and the Office of EERE, specific opportunities for small businesses, and additional opportunities from DOE, DOE's national laboratories, and other agencies.
Wind and Hydropower Solicitations
The following are solicitations posted by the Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program.
|
Status |
Solicitation Name and Link |
Open date |
Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Open |
20% Wind by 2030: Overcoming the Challenges (Lab Call) |
12/30/08 |
3/3/09 |
|
Open |
20% Wind by 2030: Overcoming the Challenges (Industry Call) |
12/30/08 |
3/3/09 |
If you are interested in applying for funding, but your project does not fit within the scope of the posted solicitations, please submit your proposal to DOE's Unsolicited Proposal Office (external site).
Financial Opportunities from DOE
DOE's hydropower and wind energy financial solicitations are posted on the DOE E-center Web site.
The EERE Financial Opportunities 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.
Financial Opportunities for Small Businesses
Visit DOE's Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Web site to apply for grants.
Additional Financial Opportunities
The sites below provide access to energy efficiency and renewable energy solicitations offered by DOE and other federal agencies:
- DOE Loan Guarantee Program
- DOE Office of Management
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory: National Wind Technology Center
- Federal Register Announcements
- Smart Communities Network: Funding Opportunities