Energy Department Awards $200,000 to Small Geothermal Business

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $200,000 in funding for a new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) geothermal project

Geothermal Technologies Office

June 10, 2021
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This week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $200,000 in funding for a new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) geothermal project. The project is one of 110 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy projects recently funded through DOE’s SBIR/STTR programs. These programs, managed by DOE’s Office of Science, engage many American small businesses and entrepreneurs to develop innovative and cutting-edge technologies to help support the national energy economy. 

Greenpath Systems LLC, the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) selectee, will investigate and develop geopolymer grouts enhanced by nano-material fillers to be used in the completion of subsurface wells for geothermal/ground source heat pumps. These grouts show promise for reducing well completion costs as well as overall project costs for installation and operation. 

Learn more about the SBIR/STTR awardees and geothermal SBIR/STTR projects.

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