Below are stories about funding featured by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office.
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August 15, 2023
DOE Announces $33 Million to Advance Energy Research Across America
DOE announced funding to two wind energy projects as part of a program to ensure research funding is reaching the pockets of the country that traditionally have received disproportionately low amounts of Federal scientific funding.
August 15, 2023
DOE Announces New Critical Materials Assessment and Funding Program
DOE’s 2023 Critical Materials Assessment evaluates materials for their criticality to global clean energy technology supply chains.
August 9, 2023
100% Clean Electricity: North to the Clean Energy Future
Towns and organizations in Alaska illustrate how remote communities can adopt clean energy systems—and how EERE’s Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project can help.
August 1, 2023
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Program to Expand State and Local Capacity for Renewable Energy Planning, Siting, and Permitting
Initiative will support states and local communities as they plan for and evaluate proposed development of large renewable energy facilities
July 12, 2023
Department of Energy Launches Prize to Jumpstart Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Industry
This $5.1 million competition will help create a circular wind energy economy
July 11, 2023
WETO Selects 15 Small Businesses to Bring Wind Energy to New Heights
WETO announced funding—including funds from the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—for 15 small businesses working to accelerate wind energy Research and Development.
July 10, 2023
WETO Selects Two Lab Projects to Transform Clean Energy Technologies
DOE announced an investment of over $21 million towards 30 clean energy projects.
June 5, 2023
DOE Issues New Guidance for the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program
DOE’s Loan Programs Office released updated Program Guidance for the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Program, which can provide $300 billion in loan guarantees for clean energy, facility decarbonization, and energy infrastructure reinvestment projects.
June 5, 2023
New Tax Credit Will Spur Historic Investments in Manufacturing and Critical Materials
DOE, Treasury, and IRS announced $4 billion in tax credits for projects that expand clean energy or critical materials manufacturing or recycling, with $1.6 billion set aside for projects in designated energy and coal communities.
May 19, 2023
DOE Announces Winners of 10th Annual Collegiate Wind Competition
The 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition called on teams to develop solutions to the siting, development, and outreach challenges associated with offshore wind energy projects