Funding Opportunity Coming Soon!- Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Program

Be on the lookout in March! The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) recently announced that they intend to issue a funding opportunity for up to $300 million to improve the cost, reliability, environmental impact, and climate resilience of energy systems in rural or remote areas across the country with 10,000 or fewer inhabitants. 

The anticipated funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program aims to fund ...

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Drive Clean Rural VA: USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program

As part of the Drive Clean Rural USA project, Virginia Clean Cities can provide free technical assistance, access to demonstration vehicles, help with the promotion of regional jobs and business growth, and promotion of fleet leadership to participating rural fleets. Through this program, the Virginia Clean Cities Team can help fleets assess alternative fuel options, create a 5-10-year plan ...

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