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Approved Categorical Exclusions

BIL	Date	Title	Recipient Name	Location Sort descending	DOE NETL Sponsor
N	2023-07-11	Transforming Uinta Basin Earth Materials for Advanced Products (163.94 KB)	University of Utah	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-08-08	Wyoming Trails Carbon Hub (159.17 KB)	Prime: Carbon Solutions Subs: University of Wyoming; Los Alamos National Laboratory; Entech; Glenrock Energy; Carbonvert; Kanata America, Live Oak Environmental	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-09-21	Rural Reimagined: Building an EV Ecosystem and Green Economy for Transforming Lives in Economically Distressed Appalachia (216.8 KB)	Prime: Tennessee Technological University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EECM/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-01-29	Engineering-Scale Testing of Transformational Membrane Technology for CO2 Capture from Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) Flue Ga (171.31 KB)	Prime: The Ohio State University Sub: Zenith Purification LLC; Wyoming Integrated Test Center; Trimeric	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
N	2023-06-21	MD-HD ZEV Infrastructure Planning with focus on I-80 Midwest (IN-IL-OH) corridor (202.06 KB)	Prime: Cummins, Inc. Subs: Purdue University, National Renewale Energy Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM
N	2024-02-17	Cost-effective Circular Manufacturing of Lightweight Vehicle Shells and Battery Casing by Recyclable-by-Design Polymer Composite (204.71 KB)	Prime: University of Utah; Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
Y	2024-03-06	Charger Assessment and Testing at Lazy Q (CHAT@Lazy Q) (219.83 KB)	Prime: Quanta Technology, LLC Subs: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
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	2024-04-15	Physics-Aware and AI-Enabled Automated Vulnerability Discovery and Patching (179.2 KB)	Prime: Georgia Tech Subs: National Renewable Energy Lab, Fortiphyd Logic, Idaho National Laboratory, NRECA, University of Illinois	Multiple sites, Multiple states	CESER/TDC/EDS/Research&Development
N	2023-06-06	Integrated Multiscale Methane Monitoring Platform Design (229.01 KB)	Prime: GTI Energy Subs: Colorado State University, Highwood Emissions, University of Michigan, Presidio Energy	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
Y	2024-03-06	Building the Smart Grid of the future through the COOPERATIVE ENERGY ECOSYSTEM (219.29 KB)	Tri-State Generation and Transmission	Multiple sites, Multiple states	GDO/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
N	2023-08-08	Longleaf CCS (211.33 KB)	Prime: Southern States Energy Board Subs: Advanced Resources International, Crescent Resource Innovation, EnTech Strategies, Geological Survey of Alabama, Tenaska Sequestration Services, University of Southern Alabama, Williams Field Services	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-09-21	Coal Communities Regional Innovation Cluster (164.64 KB)	Prime: Region 2 Planning &Development Corp Subs: Logan County Development Authority, M2M Ventures, Solis Power, LLC, Trilogy Financial Group	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
N	2023-11-27	Programmatic Collaboration and Coordination with State Energy Officials (OE) (156.84 KB)	Prime: National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO); Sub: Strategen Consulting	Multiple sites, Multiple states	OE/TDC/EDS/Infrastructure Response and SLTT
N	2024-01-29	Design and Testing of Transformational Membrane Technology for CO2 Capture from Cement Gas (171.43 KB)	Prime: The Ohio State University Sub: GTI Energy; Zenith Purification LLC; Holcim (US) Inc; Trimeric	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
N	2024-02-17	Stationary Polyphase Wireless Charging for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (215.47 KB)	Prime: Cummins, Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2024-03-06	A Comprehensive Nationwide EV Charging Recognition and Technical Assistance Program (Charging Smart) (202.73 KB)	Prime: Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
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	2023-10-10	The Future of Heating, Residential Gas Demand Response ("DR") Pilot in Single Family and Multifamily Use Cases (134.53 KB)	Prime: National Grid; Sub: DNV	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-03-20	Sustainable Circular Manufacturing of Automotive Composites (205.12 KB)	Prime: University of California, Berkeley Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
Y	2024-01-03	Four Corners Carbon Storage Hub: CarbonSAFE Phase III Project (105.31 KB)	Prime: New Mexico Tech Subs: University of New Mexico, University of Houston, University of Utah, Wheaton College, Tallgrass, Enchant, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2024-03-05	Converting CO2 and Alkaline Solid Wastes to Carbon-Negative Alternative Cement (134.45 KB)	Prime: Washington University Subs: Missouri University Sci & Tech, GTI EnergyPrime: Washington University Subs: Missouri University Sci & Tech, GTI Energy	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion Team
N	2024-03-28	Development and Demonstration of a Medium-Duty Off-Road DME Engine with a Combustion Recipe for Ultra-Low Nox (601.33 KB)	Prime: Clemson University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2024-04-29	A Clean and Affordable Low-Temperature Thermal Method to Preprocess the End of Life Lithium-Ion Batteries from Consumer Devices (601.63 KB)	Prime: Reaction Engineering International Subs: Several	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/B&BM
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	2023-06-22	Quantifying New and Used Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market Dynamics in Disadvantaged Communities (206.16 KB)	Prime: George Washington University Sub: National Renewable Energy Laboratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
N	2024-03-06	GridFAST Express: Roadmap and Actions to Address Key Challenges to the Utility Interconnection Process and Supporting Supply ... (202.34 KB)	Prime: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2023-09-05	Integrated and Sustainable Pathways for CO2 Capture and Mineralization (177.47 KB)	Prime: Cornell University Subs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Claude Bernard University Lyon; Novelis Inc.; Carbon To Stone	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal & Conversion
Y	2023-11-14	Colorado (Pueblo) Regional DAC Hub (161.05 KB)	Prime: University of Illinois-Champaign;Subs: Sustaera; GE Research; Visage; Carbon America; Nextera; Ecotek, Illinois State Water Survey	Multiple sites, multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
N	2024-01-03	Sutter Co. CO2 Capture and Storage Project, Northern California (152.15 KB)	Prime: Gas Technology Insititute Subs: OXY LCV	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-06-07	Developing Methane Emissions Inventories by Fusing Airborne, Satellite, and Modeled Assessments: Comprehensive Surveys of the... (219.46 KB)	Prime: Kairos Aerospace; Sub: Stanford University, GHGSat Canada, MiQ – Methane Intelligence	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-08-10	Deploying Autonomous, On-Demand Energy-Efficient Mobility Solutions in Tulsa's Underserved Communities (212.12 KB)	Prime: Cornell University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2024-03-28	Developing a Zero Emission Delivery Business & Policy Model Platform to Innovate Goods Movement in Justice40 Communities &... (601.16 KB)	Prime: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Facility & Workforce Assistance
N	2023-06-22	Engaging Neighbors about Electric Vehicles in Underserved Places (EVEN-UP) (215.68 KB)	Prime: Frontier Energy Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
Y	2024-03-08	Upgrade to Add Multi-Location Automated High Perfomance Thin Glass Insulated Glass Manufacturing Lines (214.13 KB)	Prime: Alpen High Performance Products, Inc. Subs: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/MESC-10
Y	2024-01-09	Bluebonnet Sequestration Project (1.37 MB)	Prime: Bluebonnet Sequestration Hub LLC Sub: Seitel; Xcalibur; Aquageoframeworks; Galileo; Arcadis; Acutech; OLI; Arista; Oxy Low Carbon Ventures; Aubudon; Dawson Offices; University of Texas; Pacific Northwest National Laoratory	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-07-14	Consortium to Assess Northern Appalachia Resource Yield (CANARY) of CORE-CM for Advanced Materials (172.72 KB)	Prime: Penn State University; Subs: Corsa Coal ; Prime: Penn State University; Subs: Corsa Coal	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-03-07	Testing and Developing Ionic Liquids and Associated Methods for Extraction, Separation, or Refinement of CMs from Coal-based R.. (199.78 KB)	Prime: Howard University; Sub:University of Wyoming	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
Y	2024-05-03	Chemical Looping Splitting of CO2 and H2O for Syngas Production (170.49 KB)	University of Utah Subs: Kansas State University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Point Source Carbon Capture
Y	2023-09-25	Production of Low-Carbon Methanol Through the Use of Direct-Air Capture of CO2 and Solid-Oxide Co-Electrolysis of CO2 and H2O to (134.52 KB)	Prime: GE Research Sub: National Renewable Energy Lab, Virginia Commonwealth University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
Y	2024-03-28	Electric Vehicle Carshare Viability: Assessing Business Models in the US for Resiliency, Equity, and EV Charging Integration (591.49 KB)	Prime: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-04-29	Development of a High Efficiency Low Emissions Heavy Duty Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (601.14 KB)	Prime: Cummins Technical Center Subs: Several	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/EEM/Advanced Combustion and Materials
N	2023-05-10	The Oxiperator for Methane Slip from Lean Burn Gas Engines and Much More (178.72 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	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2023-06-22	Ruggedized Mobile Fast Charger for Off-Road Vehicles (207.14 KB)	Prime: Deere & Company Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
N	2024-02-18	Chemically Immobilized Sulfur Cathodes for High Energy Density and Long Cycle life Li-S Cells (204.99 KB)	Prime: Coherent Corp; Subs: Ultralife Newark	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
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
N	2023-09-05	Advancing Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in the Michigan Basin (170.74 KB)	Prime: Western Michigan University Subs: Central Michigan University; John Esch; Sallie Greenberg Consulting LLC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
Y	2023-10-19	Community Alliance for Direct Air Capture (CALDAC) (174.55 KB)	University of California-Berkely;AECOM;Blue Planet;CSU-Bakersfield;Carbon180;CarbonBuilt;Clean Energy Systems;Electric Power Research Institute;CSU-Fresno;Origen;PSE;Rondo;Valley Onward;LBNL; AirMyne, Carbon6, Data for Progress, Mosiac, Project 2030	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
N	2024-04-16	Probabilistic Estimation of Seismic Response Using Physics-Informed Recurrent Neural Networks (111.93 KB)	Prime: Global Technology Connection; Subs: Idaho National Laboratory, Georgia Tech	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EERE/TDC/RS/Advanced Remediation & Methane Mitigation Technologies
Y	2024-01-05	Magnolia Sequestration Project (285.24 KB)	Prime: Magnolia Sequestration Hub, LLC Subs: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin, Seitel, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Gulf Interstate, Aqua Geo Frameworks	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage