The U.S. Department of Energy, with ENERGYWERX, offers grants up to $300,000 for small and medium-sized manufacturing firms to implement energy efficiency recommendations from ITAC and CHP TAP assessments. This aims to enhance energy efficiency, productivity, and job creation in disadvantaged communities.
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For more information on the ITAC program, visit the Department of Energy – Industrial Training and Assessment Centers.
When To Apply
This grant program will operate on a rolling basis: applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year as funds are available and will be reviewed quarterly.
- March 31, 2024
- July 1, 2024
- October 1, 2024
- January 10, 2025
Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year as funds are available.
Grant Program Process
1. Receive a free qualified assessment:
Small to medium-sized manufacturers can receive an energy assessment from one of the qualified assessors:
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- An Industrial Training and Assessment Center. The complete list can be found
- Onsite Energy TAPs
- Third-party assessors have been qualified as ITAC-equivalent by DOE
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2. Apply for grant funding:
Applications from manufacturers for implementation grant funding are simple and straightforward and only require:
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- General information about the applicant entity and facility of interest
- An uploaded eligible energy assessment report, and a few paragraphs
- Answering some basic questions about the project details
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For a complete list of assessment center, visit Department of Energy – Industrial Training and Assessment Centers.
3. Get selected and receive funding:
DOE selects and works with manufacturer to finalize award size and sign award documents; after project implementation, manufacturer submits invoice(s) of incurred costs to DOE to receive grant funding
