Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund: Resilient Communities Program
ID: 355475Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory is preparing to issue a Notice of Intent for the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund: Resilient Communities Program, aimed at enhancing the resilience of the Puerto Rican electric grid. This initiative will focus on supporting renewable energy and storage solutions for vulnerable households and communities in Puerto Rico, with specific eligibility requirements to be detailed in the forthcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The program is critical for improving energy infrastructure in the region, particularly in the wake of challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters. Interested applicants should note that the anticipated close date for applications is August 30, 2024, and can reach out to Mark K. Solomon at GDO_FOA3348@netl.doe.gov for further inquiries.

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