CX-100817 Categorical Exclusion Determination

Magnetic Gears: The Key to Robust, Cost-Effective Hydropower Drivetrains Award Number: DE-EE0007249 CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Water Power Program Date: 3/9/2017 Location(s): GA Office(s): Golden Field Office

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March 14, 2017
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Magnetic Gears: The Key to Robust, Cost-Effective Hydropower Drivetrains
Award Number: DE-EE0007249
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Water Power Program
Date: 3/9/2017
Location(s): GA
Office(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide federal funding to Emergy Hydro, LLC. To advance the research and development of the magnetic gear specifically for implementation and market readiness in low impact hydropower.

The proposed project would consist of two Budget Periods (BP). This project previously received a NEPA determination for all BP1 activities (GFO-0007249-001; A9). This NEPA determination is for all BP2 activities.