Office: Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
Learn More: ENERGYWERX
Funding Amount: $2.7 Million
Background Information
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced $1.4 million in federal funding for 14 local organizations and universities representing communities across the country that will each create a roadmap toward repurposing their existing energy assets. The Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets initiative assists communities where a significant portion of their local economy has historically been supported by energy assets, such as coal, oil, and/or natural gas facilities and accompanying equipment and infrastructure.
The retirement of energy assets means that energy transmission and distribution infrastructure, electrical interconnection equipment, site and permitting licenses, and other related infrastructure may be available for alternative uses. At the same time, these communities must find opportunities to replace lost revenues and provide jobs for highly specialized workers. The Capacity Building for Repurposing Energy Assets initiative is providing these communities access to planning and other resources—supporting their active participation in crafting their economic and clean energy futures.
Selectees
14 projects were selected to help communities build technical capacity and develop a workforce necessary to help revitalize energy systems, address environmental impacts, and tackle challenges associated with energy assets that have been retired, or are slated for retirement.
Selectees include:
- Indiana County Thrives
- Woodland Community Land Trust
- Four Corners Economic Development Corporation
- Evansville Regional Economic Partnership
- Itasca Economic Development Corporation
- Joseph City Foundation
- Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County
- Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
- Texas A&M International University
- Eastern Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation
- University of California, Riverside
- Pueblo Economic Development Corporation
- Penn State Extension, College of Agricultural Sciences
- Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation
A detailed list of the selected projects can be found here.
A detailed list of the selected projects from January 2024 can be found here.
Additional Information
- Learn more about this funding opportunity
- Questions about the initiative can be submitted to [email protected].
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Last Updated: June 26, 2024