Recovery Act Announcement: DOE Announces up to $22 Million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment

July 15, 2009

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu today announced plans to provide up to $22 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support the planning and installation of utility-scale community renewable energy projects in up to four communities nationwide. This funding opportunity directly supports the Obama Administration’s goals of developing clean, renewable energy supplies, and creating new jobs and economic opportunities.

Completed applications are due September 3, 2009. DOE will select awardees by the end of November 2009. For more information, please visit the Recovery Act Web site.

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