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Approved Categorical Exclusions

BIL	Date	Title	Recipient Name	Location Sort descending	DOE NETL Sponsor
N	2024-05-07	Near-zero Carbon Direct Iron Production from Industrial Waste using Chemical Looping (142.28 KB)	University of Kentucky Subs: All4 Inc, Siemens Engery, Inc	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
N	2024-02-26	Outreach, Education and Training on Equitable Electric School Bus Adoption: Clean Cities Coalition Electric School Bus Academies (201.43 KB)	Prime: World Resources Institute Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
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
N	2023-07-21	Demonstrating Profitable and Permanent CO2 Utilization from Hard to Abate Sectors at Commercial Scale (164.03 KB)	Prime: CYG Nittany or CarbonBuilt Subs: MBCC, UCLAPrime: CYG Nittany or CarbonBuilt Subs: MBCC, UCLA	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
Y	2023-11-16	Wyoming Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (181.58 KB)	Prime: Carbon Capture Subs: Frontier Carbon Solutions, Twelve, University of Wyoming, EPRI, Icarus Verification Company, Fluor, INTERA, Carbon Direct, NOVUS Energy Advisors, Carbon Based Consulting	Multiple sites, multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
N	2024-01-12	Corrosion Mitigation Pre-Treatments for Pipelines with Applied Coatings (180.01 KB)	DNV Global USA	Multiple sites, multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-05-07	High Performance Solvent for NGCC Flue Gas CO2 Capture (146.36 KB)	Prime: Susteon; Sub: PDEU, Amines & Plasticizers Ltd	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
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
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
N	2023-07-21	Northeast Electric Highways Study (200.47 KB)	Prime: National Grid Subs: MultiplePrime: National Grid Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration - EEMS
N	2023-03-09	Algal Biorefinery Conversion of Utility CO2 to High-Value Products (ABC-UC) (228.54 KB)	Prime: Colorado State University; Subs: University of Wyoming, Living Ink Technologies, Wyoming Integrated Test Facility	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
N	2023-09-12	Efficient Integrated Methanol Synthesis Using Carbon from Direct Air Capture (104.1 KB)	Prime: TDA Research Sub: TDA Research, Inc.; Bluescape; Schlumberger; University of Colorado.	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
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	2023-07-07	CarbonSAFE Phase II-Storage Complex Feasibility: Coastal Bend Offshore Carbon Storage (238.84 KB)	Prime: Port of Corpus Christi Subs: Gulf Coast Carbon Center-BEG; Strategic Sequestration Development LLC; Trimeric Corporation; Geostock Sandia; TDI-Brooks International; Geophysical Consultants Ltd; Return Carbon; MRSW; Frontline Group; 1845 Carbon St	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
Y	2023-10-25	Florida Regional DAC Hub (146.36 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois; Sub: Illinois State Water Survey, Carbon America, Ecotek, FP&L, GE Research, Heirloom, Kiewit, Visage	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
Y	2024-05-07	Strengthening Transit Bus Charging Resilience: A Resilience Plan for New Jersey’s Transit Electrification Transition (593.6 KB)	Prime: University at Buffalo, SUNY; Subs: Several	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/F&WA
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	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	2023-06-06	13MW Pilot of Second-Use Batteries Incorporating Module Level Power Conversion to Improve Battery Safety and Performance (209.96 KB)	Prime: Element Energy, Inc. Sub: NextEra Energy Resources	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
N	2023-07-24	Electrochemically Mediated Air Separation Modules (170.15 KB)	Prime: Raytheon Subs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University of California Irvine; University of California DavisPrime: Raytheon Subs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University of California Irvine; University of California Davis	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
N	2023-03-10	3D Printed Engineered Structures for High Performance Direct Air Capture System (192.28 KB)	Prime: TDA Research; Subs: Missouri University Sci & Tech, Schlumberger	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
N	2023-09-12	Compact, Modular, and High-Yield Membrane Reactor for Carbon-Neutral Methanol Synthesis from Direct Air Capture and Carbon-Free (134.68 KB)	Prime: E2H2 Nano Sub: Washington University, University of Buffalo	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
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	2023-07-07	Performance Testing to Advance Modular, Moving-Bed Gasification for the Generation of Low-Cost, Clean Hydrogen from Biomass Mixe (171.6 KB)	Prime: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Subs: Hamilton Maurer International; Sotacarbo; EPRI - Charlotte; NexanECA	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/ Carbon Management/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
N	2023-08-22	Optimizing Alabama's CO2 Storage in Shelby County (OASIS) (152.3 KB)	Prime: Southern States Energy Board Subs: ARI; AAMU; Auburn Univ; CRI; OK St Univ	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-10-26	Molded Graphite Products Synthesized from Waste-Coal (164.37 KB)	Prime: Touchstone Research; Subs: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, CONSOL Innovations, Blaschak Anthracite Corporation, Warrior Met Coal, United Coal Company, Minerals Refining Company;	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Minerals Sustainability
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
Y	2024-04-25	Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) for Production of Critical Minerals (CM) (198.06 KB)	Prime: Tetra-Tech Inc Subs: Mosser Resource Consulting, Nexus Geo LLC, Novex LLC, Robindale Energy Resources LLC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/RS/MineralsSustainability
Y	2023-06-06	A Novel Integrated End-to-end Processing of End-of-Life EV Batteries for Remanufacturing of New EV Cells (206.45 KB)	Prime: Cirba Solutions Subs: 6K Inc., Momentum Technologies, Oak Ridge National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2023-09-13	Tulare County Carbon Sequestration Project (270.35 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
Y	2023-11-14	An Arctic Direct Air Capture (DAC) Testing Ground (165.15 KB)	Prime: ASRC Energy Services; Subs: Repsol, Oil Search Alaska	Multiple Sites, Multiple States	FE/TDC/FECM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
N	2024-01-13	A Secure and Resilient Interoperable SCM Control System Architecture for Electric Vehicle's-at-Scale (214.23 KB)	Prime: Liberas. Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
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	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
Y	2024-04-11	Red Hills CO2 Storage Hub Feasibility Study (297.51 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
N	2023-08-22	Fully Electric Powered, Hydraulic Assisted, Compact Track Loader (214.98 KB)	Prime: University of Minnesota Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
Y	2023-10-26	Illinois Basin Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hub (171.33 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Subs: Carbon Capture, Inc., Fluor Daniel, Heirloom Carbon Technologies, Inc., Navigator COS Ventures, Visage Energy Corporation	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
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
Y	2023-05-30	Large-Scale Demonstration of Domestic Manufacturing of Low-Cost and Low-Environmental Impact Battery-grade Lithium Hydroxide (210.29 KB)	Prime: American Battery Technology Company Subs: DuPont Development Center, Argonne National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	N/A
N	2023-07-24	High Energy-Efficient Hybrid Excavator Powered by Hydrogen Combustion Engine (208.56 KB)	Prime: Purdue University Subs: MultiplePrime: Purdue University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2023-11-13	Long-Range Heavy-Duty Battery-Electric Vehicle with Megawatt Wireless Charging (214.37 KB)	Prime: Kenworth Trucking Company Sub: Utah State UniversityPrime: Kenworth Trucking Company Sub: Utah State University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
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	2023-08-22	GaN-Enabled Dual Multilevel Inverter Integrated Electric Drive System (209.2 KB)	Prime: General Motors, LLC Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2023-12-06	Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership: An Electrification Ecosystem of Intermodal Leadership and Intercity Travel (216.68 KB)	Prime: VA Dept of Energy Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-05-10	Development and Demonstration of a Heavy Duty Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (597.64 KB)	Prime: PACCAR Inc. ; Subs: Several	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
Y	2024-02-07	The Midwest Nuclear Regional Direct Air Capture Hub (MINDAC) (217.71 KB)	Prime: Northwestern University; Sub: Global Thermostat Operations, Total Energies, 3M, Siemens, Argonne National Laboratory, Avnos, Constellation, Energy Capital Ventures	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
N	2023-05-31	Rural Reimagined: Building an EV Ecosystem and Green Economy for Transforming Lives (216.72 KB)	Prime: Tennessee Technological University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EECM/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2022-12-06	EV Market Stimulation in Divested Economies (217.46 KB)	Prime: Metropolitan Energy Center Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration-EEMS