The Integrated Energy Systems Office (IESO) focuses on technological development to improve the reliability and affordability of wind energy and addressing barriers to wind energy deployment. IESO funds research and development activities through competitive solicitations.
IESO does not fund the purchase or installation of wind energy systems by individuals or companies. For information on federal grants and tax incentives for the purchase and operation of wind energy systems, please see the Related Opportunities page. For more information on funding opportunities related to thermal energy systems, please see the Funding Opportunities page.
| Solicitation Title | Open Date | Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| i2x Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Transmission (iCRS-T) Recipients | May 5, 2026 | June 18, 2026 |
| i2X Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Transmission (iCRS-T) Voucher Program | February 19, 2026 | April 2, 2026 |
| iCRS-D i2X Interconnection Cost Reduction Solutions for Distribution Program | February 19, 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
| i2X Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Solutions Collaboratives (DERISC) PIA | January 16, 2025 | N/A |
| i2X Accelerating Transmission System Interconnection Strategies (ATSIS) PIA | January 16, 2025 | N/A |
View closed opportunities on the Past Opportunities Web page. Although IESO attempts to maintain current information on these solicitations, the official source for funding information is EERE Exchange.
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