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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, or "Recovery Act," awarded the Office of Energy Efficiency (EERE) $16.8 billion for its programs and initiatives. This site details EERE's funding and how it is being spent, while providing advice for organizations that are applying for or presently receiving Recovery Act funding.

A more detailed description of the act and how its funding is being spent can be seen on the Recovery Act Web site.

Find more information about:

• Applying for Recovery Act Funding
• The Buy American Provision of the Recovery Act
• The State Energy-Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

Learn more about how Recovery Act funding is being used to affect people's lives on the Energy Empowers Web site.

Recovery Act-Funded Projects

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) was designated $16.8 billion from the Recovery Act. This page describes how that funding has been distributed.

State Energy Program and Weatherization Funding

For information about how Recovery Act funding is being spent in each individual state, see the U.S. Department of Energy's state map.

Energy Efficiency Projects

These are the funds that have been made available for EERE's energy efficiency research, development, and outreach projects.

Building Technologies

Project	Funding	More Information
High-Efficiency Solid-State Lighting Development and Manufacturing	$37 million	Press Release

Industrial Technologies

Project	Funding	More Information
Information and Communications Technology (Data Centers)	$47 million	Press Release
Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects	$155 million	Press Release

State and Local Energy Program

Project	Funding	More Information
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants	$3.2 billion	Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program Web site
State Energy Program	$3.1 billion	Recovery Act Funding to the States

Weatherization Assistance

Project	Funding	More Information
Weatherization Assistance Program	$5 billion	2009 Recovery Act and Weatherization Funding

Vehicle Technologies

Project	Funding	More Information
Heavy-Duty Truck and Passenger Vehicle Efficiency	$100 million	Press Release
X-Prize Vehicle Competition	$5.5 million	Press Release
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Pilot Grant Program (Clean Cities)	$300 million	Press Release
Advanced Battery and Electric Drive Component Manufacturing Grants	$2 billion	Press Release
Transportation Electrification Projects	$400 million	Press Release

Other Projects

Project	Funding	More Information
Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects	$18 million	Press Release

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Renewable Energy Projects

These are the funds that were allotted to EERE's renewable energy research, development, and outreach programs.

Project	Funding	More Information
Community Renewable Energy Deployment	$20.5 million	Press Release

Biomass

Project	Funding	More Information
Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure	$80 million	Press Release
Advanced Biorefinery Projects	$564 million	Press Release

Geothermal Technologies

Project	Funding	More Information
Enhanced Geothermal Systems R&D	$338 million	Press Release
Geothermal Heat Pumps	$50 million	Press Release

Fuel Cells

Project	Funding	More Information
Fuel Cell Market Transformation	$41.9 million	Press Release

Solar Energy

Project	Funding	More Information
Early Stage Solar Technologies	$10 million	Press Release
Solar Technologies Deployment	$50 million	Press Release
Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems	$5 million	Press Release

Water Power

Project	Funding	More Information
Hydropower Infrastructure	$30.6 million	Press Release

Wind Energy

Project	Funding	More Information
Wind Turbine Design Facility	$45 million	Press Release
University Wind Energy Research Facilities	$24 million	Press Release
Wind Technology Development (28 projects)	$14 million	Press Release
Massachusetts Wind Blade Testing Center	$25 million	Press Release
NREL National Wind Technology Center	$10 million	Press Release

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Tax Credits, Grants, and Rebates

Several sections of the Recovery Act provide funding for tax credits, grants, or rebates.

Project	Funding	More Information
Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits	$2.3 billion	Press Release
Tax Grants in Lieu of Credits for Energy Projects	More than $1 billion	Press Release
Appliance Rebate Program	$300 million	Rebates for ENERGY STAR Appliances

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National Laboratories

The following EERE Recovery Act funding was allotted to DOE's national laboratories.

Project	Funding	More Information
Advanced Energy Technology Facilities at National Laboratories	$104 million	Press Release
Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory	$100.7 million	Press Release

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