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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	2023-06-16	Deploying Charging Infrastructure to Catalyze Market Adoption of Electric Vehicles (200.64 KB)	Prime: Carnegie Mellon University Subs: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, University of Vermont	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Batteries and Battery Materials
N	2023-07-18	Multimodal/Drone Delivery Demonstration to Disadvantaged Communities and Mobility-Challenged Populations (207.63 KB)	Prime: City of Arlington, TX Subs: MultiplePrime: City of Arlington, TX Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Facility and Workforce Assistance
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
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	2023-08-11	Manufacturing Valuable Coal-Derived Products in Southern Appalachia (163.99 KB)	Prime: Collaborative Composite Solutions Subs: University of Alabama,	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
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	2023-02-28	Filer City BiCRS Net-Negative Study (141.88 KB)	Prime: CMS Enterprises Subs: Sargent & Lundy, ION Clean Energy, TES Filer City	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Integrated Carbon Management
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
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
Y	2023-10-19	The DAC Hub for Appalachian Prosperity (164.39 KB)	Prime: University of Kentucky Subs: All4, EPRI, Kiewit, NOV, RTI, SES, Trimeric, TVA, Valvoline, Visage	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/CO2 Removal and Conversion
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	2023-06-16	ICE Mechanics’ Introduction to EV Repair: A National Franchise Training Model for Diversifying the Expertise (204.45 KB)	Prime: West Virginia University Research Corporation Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
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	2023-11-28	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	2023-09-21	Concurrent Learning Cyber-Physical Framework for Resilient Electric Power System (CyberPREPS) (161.83 KB)	Prime: Florida State University Subs: GE Global Research Center, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Nhu Energy, New York Power Authority	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/EDS/Research & Development
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	2023-02-28	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	2023-05-17	Carbon SAFE phase II activities related to offshore storage of CO2 (208.71 KB)	Prime: Southern States Energy Board Subs: Crescent resource Innovations, Carbon Zero; Louisiana State University,; Repsol, Southern University Southern University A&M	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-07-05	Fused Deposition Modeling Additive Manufacturing of Carbonized Structures Via Waste-Enhanced Filaments (164.56 KB)	Prime: Ohio University; Subs: Juggerbot 3D, IC3D	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/ Carbon Management/Minerals Sustainability
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
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	2024-04-11	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
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
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	2023-09-05	Thermo-Catalytic Co-Production of Hydrogen and High-Value Carbon Products from Natural Gas Using Structured Materials (170 KB)	Prime: Susteon Sub: Stanford University, Rice University	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
Y	2024-03-06	Chromium ATR Metallurgy with Plasma Melting and Hot Isostatic Processing of Near-net-shape High-Temperature Alloy Parts (214.9 KB)	Prime: Boston Electrometallurgical Corporation Subs: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/MESC-10
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	2023-07-20	Uinta Basin CarbonSAFE II: Storage Complex Facility (181.62 KB)	Prime: University of Utah Sub: Utah Geological Survey, UGS – Field Work, University of Wyoming, Los Alamos National Laboratory, University of Oklahoma, Milestone Carbon Office, Candace Cady Consulting, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology...	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Carbon Transport & Storage
N	2023-08-11	Expanding Regional EVSE Access with Tribal Nations Based on Community Priorities (217 KB)	Prime: Native Sun Community Power Development and Member, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Technology Integration/EEMS
N	2024-02-07	Community Lighthouse Solar and Energy Storage Resilience (165.68 KB)	Prime: Together New Orleans; Sub: Together Lousiana, 127 Energy; Solar Alternatives; Strategen Consulting	Multiple sites, Multiple states	OE/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
Y	2024-02-29	Leveraging Low-Income Electricity Discounts to Unlock Equity at Public EV Charging (202.75 KB)	Prime: GRID Alternatives Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM
N	2023-05-17	Mid-Appalachian Carbon Ore, Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Initiative (161.17 KB)	Prime: West Virginia University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-05-10	Dynamic Line Rating Robust Validation, Enhancement and Field Demonstration in New England with Changing Weather and Offshore Win (181.69 KB)	Prime: University of Connecticut; Sub: V&R Energy Systems Research, Inc; Smart Wires	Multiple sites, Multiple states	OE/TDC/EDS/Demonstration and Deployment
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
N	2023-10-17	Recovery of Carbonaceous Materials and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Fine Coal Waste (158.12 KB)	Prime: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) Sub: CONSOL Energy, Inc.	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/CM/Minerals Sustainability
N	2024-03-06	DOE Heat Pump Defense Production Act Program (203.31 KB)	Prime: Copeland LP Subs: None	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/MESC-20
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	2023-09-27	Consortium to Assess Northern Appalachia Resource Yield (CANARY) of CORE-CM for Advanced Materials (256.21 KB)	Prime: Penn State University Subs: Colorado School of Mines, University of Kentucky, American Resources Corporation, Materia USA, Tetra Tech Inc., Texas Mineral Resources Corp., USA Rare Earth, Virginia Tech	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-02-07	Developing Methane Emissions Inventories by Fusing Airborne, Satellite, and Modeled Assessments: Comprehensive Surveys of the... (164.77 KB)	"Prime: Kairos Aerospace Sub: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory"	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/Resource Sustainability/Advanced Remediation and Methane Mitigation Technologies
N	2024-02-29	Transforming Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wastes into Recyclable Structural Automotive Components (205.89 KB)	Prime: Washington State University Subs: Multiple	Multiple sites, Multiple states	EE/TDC/EEM/Vehicle Electrification
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	2023-07-05	An Advanced Modular Redox Air Separation System for Cost-Effective, Net-Zero Hydrogen Production (171.93 KB)	Prime: North Carolina State University Subs: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, West Virginia University, GTI Energy, Acadian R&D LLC	Multiple sites, Multiple states	FECM/TDC/ Carbon Management/Hydrogen with Carbon Management
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
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