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.
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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 |
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| High-Efficiency Solid-State Lighting Development and Manufacturing |
$37 million |
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Industrial Technologies
| Project |
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| Information and Communications Technology (Data Centers) |
$47 million |
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| Industrial Energy Efficiency Projects |
$155 million |
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Vehicle Technologies
| Project |
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| Heavy-Duty Truck and Passenger Vehicle Efficiency |
$100 million |
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| X-Prize Vehicle Competition |
$5.5 million |
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| Alternative Fueled Vehicles Pilot Grant Program (Clean Cities) |
$300 million |
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| Advanced Battery and Electric Drive Component Manufacturing Grants |
$2 billion |
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| Transportation Electrification Projects |
$400 million |
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Other Projects
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| Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects |
$18 million |
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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 |
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| Community Renewable Energy Deployment |
$20.5 million |
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Biomass
| Project |
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| Advanced Biofuels Research and Fueling Infrastructure |
$80 million |
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| Advanced Biorefinery Projects |
$564 million |
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Geothermal Technologies
| Project |
Funding |
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| Enhanced Geothermal Systems R&D |
$338 million |
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| Geothermal Heat Pumps |
$50 million |
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Fuel Cells
| Project |
Funding |
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| Fuel Cell Market Transformation |
$41.9 million |
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Solar Energy
| Project |
Funding |
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| Early Stage Solar Technologies |
$10 million |
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| Solar Technologies Deployment |
$50 million |
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| Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems |
$5 million |
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Water Power
| Project |
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| Hydropower Infrastructure |
$30.6 million |
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Wind Energy
| Project |
Funding |
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| Wind Turbine Design Facility |
$45 million |
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| University Wind Energy Research Facilities |
$24 million |
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| Wind Technology Development (28 projects) |
$14 million |
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| Massachusetts Wind Blade Testing Center |
$25 million |
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| NREL National Wind Technology Center |
$10 million |
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Tax Credits, Grants, and Rebates
Several sections of the Recovery Act provide funding for tax credits, grants, or rebates.
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National Laboratories
The following EERE Recovery Act funding was allotted to DOE's national laboratories.
| Project |
Funding |
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| Advanced Energy Technology Facilities at National Laboratories |
$104 million |
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| Facility and Infrastructure Improvements at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
$100.7 million |
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