Clean Energy and Power
National Marine Energy Centers
Agency NameDepartment of Energy
Funding Amount$40,000,000.00
Bureau Name
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Funding Mechanism
TBD
New?
No
Funding Mechanism
TBD
Funding Amount Notes
Period of Availability
Available until expended
Recipients
Institutions of higher education or consortia
Program Description
To provide financial assistance for the establishment of new National Marine Energy Centers and the continuation and expansion of the research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities at the existing Centers.
Eligible Uses
(1) Advance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of marine energy technologies in response to industry and commercial needs; (2) support in-water testing and demonstration of marine energy technologies, including facilities capable of testing-- (A) marine energy systems of various technology readiness levels and scales; (B) a variety of technologies in multiple test berths at a single location; (C) arrays of technology devices; and (D) interconnectivity to an electrical grid, including microgrids; and (3) collect and disseminate information on best practices in all areas relating to developing and managing marine energy resources and energy systems.
sam.gov link
https://sam.gov/fal/3f75036824054409bfe2bcf24b45d8f2/view
Statutory Location
41006
Federal Cost Share Requirement
TBD