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Approved Categorical Exclusions

BIL	Date	Title	Recipient Name	Location Sort descending	DOE NETL Sponsor
N	2023-01-12	Modular Fuel Cells Providing Resiliency to Data Centers and Other Critical Power Users (151.93 KB)	Prime: Aris Energy Solutions Subs: National Energy Technology Laboratory, West Virginia University, Gaia Energy Research Institute, National Aeronautics and Space Administration/West Virginia University (NASA/WVU)	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FE/HQ
N	2023-08-14	Optimized Low Carbon Fuel Range Extender (223.11 KB)	Prime: Cummins, Inc. Subs: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Ohio State University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2023-09-28	Illinois Storage Corridor (CarbonSAFE Phase III) - 3D VSP (143.34 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois;Sub: University of Illinois, Visage, Trimeric Corp, One Earth Sequestration, Prarie State Energy Company	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Carbon Management/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-07-06	Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) (216.46 KB)	Forth	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2024-03-20	Low-Carbon, All-Water-Based, Highly Circular Stationary Storage Battery Plant Based on Neocarbonix Electrodes (213.52 KB)	Prime: FastCAP Systems Corporation d/b/a Nanoramic Laboratories Sub: NonePrime: FastCAP Systems Corporation d/b/a Nanoramic Laboratories Sub: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/MESC-10
N	2023-02-28	Resource Assessment of Industrial Wastes for CO2 Mineralization (149.3 KB)	Prime: Univerisity of North Dakota Subs: Evergex	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2024-02-26	High Power, Ultra-Low Emissions HD H2 Engine (206.04 KB)	Prime: MAHLE Powertrain, LLC; Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2023-06-23	The Oxiperator for Methane Slip from Lean Burn Gas Engines and Much More (204.48 KB)	Prime: Prabhu Energy Labs Subs: Carnegie Mellon Univ, Colorado State Univ, Univ of California Davis, Imperial Machine & Tool, America Bureau of Shipping, Prabhu Energy Lab, CZero	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-03-27	Integrating Tracer Huff-Puff Tests and Geomechanical Analysis (111.73 KB)	Prime: Cal State University Long Beach; Subs: University of Oklahoma	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-11-27	Programmatic Collaboration and Coordination with State Energy Officials (OE) (156.84 KB)	ficials (NASEO); Sub:_National Association of State Energy Of Strategen Consulting	Multiple sites, Multiple states	OE/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response and SLTT
N	2023-01-12	Cultivation-Ready Improved Algae Strains (CRIAS) for Increased Carbon Utilization Efficiency (200.08 KB)	Prime: MicroBio Engineering Subs: New Mexico State University, California Polytechnic State University, Heliae Development, Los Alamos National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
N	2023-07-06	Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP) (216.44 KB)	Forth	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2023-11-06	Tulare County Carbon Sequestration Project (164.98 KB)	Prime: Advanced Resources International Subs: Stanford University, Calgren, Cari Johnson, Visage, Los Alamos National Laboratory, SEEN, Dansk	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2024-02-26	Innovative Integrated 3-in-1 Inverter/On Board Charger/Auxiliary DC Converter for Electrified Vehicles Applications (206.27 KB)	Prime: Ricardo Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
Y	2023-05-08	Programmatic Collaboration with State Energy Regulators for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (185.29 KB)	Prime: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Subs: National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, Hunterston Consulting, Plugged In Strategies, Alison Silverstein Consulting, E9 Insight	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FECM/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response & SLTT
N	2023-06-26	Utilization of Carbon Supply Chain Wastes and Byproducts to Manufacture Graphite for Energy Storage Applications (164.72 KB)	Prime: University of Ohio;Sub: AmeriCarbon	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Minerals Sustainability
N	2024-03-25	Critical Minerals in Coaly Strata of the Cherokee-Forest City Basin (208.36 KB)	Prime: University of Kansas Subs: Kansas Geological Survey	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/AR&MMT
Y	2024-04-23	Red Hills CO2 Storage Hub Feasibility Study (303.19 KB)	Prime: Trifecta Renewable Solutions Subs: University of North Dakota - EERC, Mississippi State University - NSPARC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Large-Scale Storage
Y	2023-11-28	Aera Direct Air Capture Hub - Kern (163.86 KB)	Prime: Aera Federal LLC; Subs:Battelle Memorial Institute, Carbon Capture Inc., Mosiac Materials, California State University Bakersfield	Multiple sites, multiple states	FE/TDC/FECM/CO2 Removal & Conversion
N	2023-01-12	Modular reactor for co-generation of liquid chemicals and electricity (185.85 KB)	Prime: Kansas State University Subs: University of Oklahoma	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Managment
N	2023-07-06	Arena Mobility Hubs for an Equitable, Low Carbon Future: The Arena Mobility Hub at FLA Live (211.6 KB)	Prime: ADL Ventures Sub: FLA Live ArenaPrime: ADL Ventures Sub: FLA Live Arena	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2023-06-08	Advanced Separation and Processing Technologies for Enhanced Product Recovery and Improved Water Utilization (206.66 KB)	Prime: American Battery Technology Company Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
N	2023-07-06	Wasatch Front Multi-Modal Corridor Electrification Plan (200.63 KB)	Prime: Utah State University ;Subs: Multiple;Prime: Utah State University; Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-04-09	A Novel Linear Sensing Array and Machine Learning Approach for Determining Geothermal Heat Sweep Efficiency (105.51 KB)	Prime: Sandia National Laboratory Subs: LANL, New Mexico Tech, PNNL, U. of Texas El Paso	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-03-01	Non-Catalytic Pyrolysis of Associated Gas to Zero-CO2 Hydrogen (148.43 KB)	Prime: University of North Dakota Subs: H-Quest Vanguard Inc	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
N	2023-04-23	EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies (217.23 KB)	Prime: Metropolitan Energy Center Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
N	2024-03-06	Assessment of Toughness in H-Containing Blended Gas Environments in High Strength Pipeline Steels (162.32 KB)	Prime: Colorado School of Mines Subs: SSAB Iowa; ArcelorMittal; Cleveland Cliffs; PRCI; Tallgrass; Sandia National LabPrime: Colorado School of Mines Subs: SSAB Iowa; ArcelorMittal; Cleveland Cliffs; PRCI; Tallgrass; Sandia National Lab	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-05-10	Design and Implementation of Innovative Stimulation Treatments to Maximize Energy Recovery Efficiency at the Utah Forge Site (151.91 KB)	Prime: University of Texas Sub: Shell Exploration & Production Company	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-06-26	Supporting Transportation Electrification - Leadership, Learning, Assistance, and Resources (STELLAR) (204.06 KB)	Prime: American Lung Association Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM
Y	2024-03-25	California Direct Air Capture Hub Front-End Engineering Design and Planning (238.47 KB)	Prime: Electric Power Research Institute Subs: Climeworks, Southern California Gas Company, Kern Community College District; California Resources Corporation; California State University Bakersfield, NREL, LLNL, University of Michigan	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
Y	2024-01-30	Chevron Western Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (140.56 KB)	Prime: Chevron Subs: 280 Earth; Avnos; Sustaera; University of CA Davis; CA State University Bakersfield; Electricore; Wood Programs; Wood Group	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
N	2023-02-12	Enabling CO2 Isothermal Compression Using Liquid Piston within Integrated Gas Cooler (206.67 KB)	Prime: University of Maryland Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
N	2024-03-12	Clean Energy and Rural Electric Industry-focused University Cyber-Physical Security Center (203.24 KB)	Prime: Texas Tech University Subs: OPAL-RT Corporation, Sandia National Laboratory, BPL Global, West Texas A&M University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	CESER/TDC/EDS/Research and Development
N	2023-07-06	Alaska Rural EVSE Deployment (ARED) (206.95 KB)	Prime: Alaska Energy Authority Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-04-08	Incubating Next Generation Clean Energy Scientists and Engineers Through Minority-Scholar Exchange and In-Situ Hydrogen Producti (190.42 KB)	Prime: Texas Tech University Subs: Texas A&M University, University of Buffalo, Howard University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/ICM
N	2023-12-27	Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform Extension (IMMPE) (Compressor Station 161 - Browns Summit, NC and Pipeline Safety Academy (219.25 KB)	Piedmont Natural Gas/Duke Energy	Multiple sites, multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-03-02	Distributed Mafic Rock Resources for CO2 Mineralization in Arizona (242.74 KB)	Prime: University of Arizona Subs: Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-04-23	Transit-Centric Smart Mobility for High-Growth Urban Activity Centers: Improving Energy Efficiency (212.21 KB)	Prime: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Subs: West Loop Chicago, Gainesville, Florida	Multiple sites, multiple states	FECM/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2024-02-06	Resiliency Enhancement Fire mitigation and Operation Risk Management (147.58 KB)	Prime: PacifiCorp Sub: University of Utah, Crater Lake Electric JATC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
Y	2024-02-29	Accelerating Curbside EV Charging in Justice40 Communities (216.46 KB)	Prime: It's Electric Incorporated Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
N	2023-05-12	Programmatic Collaboration and Coordination with State Energy Regulators (OE) (167.84 KB)	Prime: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Subs: RMI	Multiple sites, Multiple states	Multiple sites, Multiple states
N	2023-06-26	San Francisco and Bay Area Regional Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electrification Roadmap (201.15 KB)	Prime: Rocky Mountain Institute Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2024-03-25	Southwest Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (225.53 KB)	Prime: Arizona State University Subs: University of Arizona, Blue Engine LLC, Black & Vetach, Carbon Capture, Carbon Collect, Carbon Solutions, New Mexico Institute of Mining, Proton Green, Side Porch Consulting Group, SUNY Buffalo	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal
Y	2024-02-01	The Future Grid Project (183.14 KB)	National Grid USA	Multiple sites, Multiple states	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
N	2023-02-12	Propulsion System Hybridization and Electrification and Energy Recovery of the Hydraulic System for a Diesel Powered Off-Road... (212.23 KB)	Prime: Michican Technological University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2023-08-23	Wyoming CarbonSAFE: Accelerating CCUS Commercialization and Deployment at Dry Fork Power Station and the Wyoming Integrated Test (433.33 KB)	Prime: University of Wyoming Subs: Resolute Engineering, 4D Acquisition and Consulting	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-10-05	Programmatic Collaboration and Coordination with State Energy Regulators (OE) (170.92 KB)	Prime: National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) Subs: The Brattle Group	Multiple sites, Multiple states	OE/TDC/Energy Delivery and Security
Y	2024-03-15	Polk Carbon Storage Complex (280.89 KB)	Prime: Tampa Electric Company Subs: Advanced Resources International	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-07-07	Development and manufacturing of scalable Multifunctional Energy Storage Composites (MESC) for automotive vehicles (204.26 KB)	Prime: Acellent Technologies, Inc. Subs: TPI Composites, Stanford UniversityPrime: Acellent Technologies, Inc. Subs: TPI Composites, Stanford University	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2024-03-20	Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) – 2020 Dual-Purpose - Heating and Cooling - Thermal Ba (214.24 KB)	Prime: University of Maryland Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance