The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will offer companies based in Connecticut decarbonization grants. Their goal is to further equip the United States with a distinct advantage in low- and net-zero carbon manufacturing. Much of the funding for these grants comes from the Inflation Reduction Act. Furthermore, $500 million was drawn from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The DOE states that industrial emissions account for about one-third of the nation’s carbon footprint. Therefore, there will be a particular focus on the industries with the most significant carbon footprint, where decarbonization technologies will have the highest impact on mitigating this footprint. Such industries include cement, steel, aluminum, and materials manufacturers that require high energy inputs and release significant amounts of carbon dioxide during production.
The projects these grants will fund will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower harmful air quality impacts, prioritize sustainability, and create good-paying jobs. Moreover, the projects must benefit their community. For this reason, all applicants must submit a community benefit plan for advancing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The ultimate goal is to build a clean, more equitable future for all. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations will provide companies that meet this criterion up to 50% of the cost of each project.
Applications for the program are now available. Learn more by visiting this Industrial Demonstrations Program Notice of Intent Informational Webinar.