PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To conduct balanced research and development efforts in the following energy technologies; solar buildings, photovoltaics, solar thermal, biomass, alcohol fuels, wind, hydropower and hydrogen, and geothermal. Grants will be offered to develop and transfer to the nonfederal sector various renewable energy technologies.

ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. ENERGY;
- Conservation;
- Research and Development;

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Profit organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;

WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Profit organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);