Federal Funding Programs for Clean Industrial Innovation

The document outlines a strategic approach for U.S. states to leverage federal funding for industrial decarbonization, organized around four technical pillars: energy efficiency, industrial electrification, carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), and low-carbon fuels/feedstocks. It provides a three-phase implementation roadmap for states to establish priorities, collaborate with stakeholders, and secure matching funds. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive appendix of specific grants and tax credits from the DOE, EPA, and Treasury, detailing eligibility, funding amounts, and strategic 'next steps' for state-level coordination.

• The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) frames industrial decarbonization around four technical pillars: Energy Efficiency (recapturing heat and upgrading equipment), Industrial Electrification (switching from fossil fuels to electricity), Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (capturing CO2 from point sources), and Low-Carbon Fuels, Feedstocks, and Energy Sources (substituting hydrogen or alternative fuels).
• Federal funding for clean industry is delivered through various mechanisms, including planning grants like the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG), direct state grants from the EPA, funding for private facility owners (e.g., DOE Regional Hydrogen Hubs), and tax credits that allow public entities to receive 'direct pay' payments.
• The guide recommends a three-phase process for states to maximize federal funding: Phase I (Identification) involves establishing priorities and designating state principals; Phase II (Collaboration) focuses on coordinating principals and communicating with stakeholders and the public; and Phase III (Implementation) includes securing state matches and tracking program updates.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). Federal Funding Programs for Clean Industrial Innovation. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24084537/federal-funding-programs-clean-industrial-innovation.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. Federal Funding Programs for Clean Industrial Innovation. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24084537/federal-funding-programs-clean-industrial-innovation.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendfederal, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{Federal Funding Programs for Clean Industrial Innovation}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/24084537/federal-funding-programs-clean-industrial-innovation.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }