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Find similar grantsHydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives (Section 243 of EPAct 2005) is sponsored by Department of Energy (DOE). Offers incentive payments for capital improvements that improve an existing hydroelectric facility’s efficiency by at least 3%.
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Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program | Department of Energy Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program Congress directed funding to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program. The program was first authorized by Section 243 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, but was never previously funded.
DOE is authorized to provide $75 million in incentive payments for Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program. Owners or operators of existing hydroelectric facilities, including pumped storage hydropower, may apply for funding to make capital improvements that can improve their efficiency by at least 3% .
On February 2, 2024 , DOE announced the selection of 46 efficiency improvement projects across 19 states to receive up to $71. 5 million in Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentive payments.
The selected projects can be found in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. See the full list of selected entities.
Section 242: Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives Hydroelectric Incentives Guide Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Application Guidance Hydropower Facility Efficiency Increase Tool (Metric) Hydropower Facility Efficiency Increase Tool (Imperial) Frequently Asked Questions on Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program Visit the Water Power Technologies Office for other DOE water power related activities.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Owners or operators of existing hydroelectric facilities, including pumped storage hydropower. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $75,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives (Section 243 of EPAct 2005) is funded by Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The objective of the WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects funding opportunity is to invite eligible entities to apply for funding to implement projects per the authorizing language referenced above that benefit water resource management for multiple uses, including water conservation and efficiency projects, water infrastructure improvements, and river and watershed restoration. Projects that balance numerous community interests (agriculture, recreation, fisheries, power, etc.), were developed collaboratively, and provide significant watershed benefits will be prioritized under this funding opportunity. This program demonstrably advances Trump administration priorities, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14154 (January 20, 2025): Unleashing American Energy (E.O. 14154) and Secretarial Order 3418, and aligns with other priorities and requirements, such as those identified in Presidential Executive Order 14332 (August 7, 2025): Improving Oversight in Federal Grantmaking (E.O. 14332). Funding Opportunity Number: R26AS00017. Assistance Listing: 15.507. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $50K – $3M per award.
Hydroelectric Incentives is a funding program from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity providing over $750 million to support existing hydroelectric and pumped storage hydropower facilities across the United States. The program includes three tracks: Section 242 Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program, Section 243 Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program, and Section 247 Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives. Hydropower accounts for 5.7 percent of U.S. electricity and 27 percent of renewable generation, and the program aims to prevent loss of aging capacity. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations operating qualified hydroelectric facilities. Award amounts and deadlines vary by section and funding cycle.
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