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Section 242: Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program | Department of Energy Section 242: Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program was authorized by Congress through Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The program, led by the U. S Department of Energy (DOE), provides incentive payments to qualified hydroelectric facilities for electricity generated and sold.
Though originally authorized in 2005, Congress first directed funding to the program in 2014. In November 2021, Congress also directed $125 million for the program.
To better understand the eligibility requirements for qualified hydroelectric facilities, DOE has issued a guidance document that describes the incentive payment requirements and explains the type of information that owners or authorized operators of qualified hydroelectric facilities must provide in their application. In October of 2023, DOE announced 66 hydroelectric facilities throughout the country received more than $36.
7 million in incentive payments for electricity generated and sold in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Nine of those recipients were eligible under the inadequate electric service eligibility criteria. On October 9, 2024, DOE announced $12 million in incentive payments for 39 hydroelectric facilities throughout the country for electricity generated and sold in calendar year 2023.
Among those selected under this solicitation, seven projects are new applicants. Eight of the facilities are eligible under the inadequate electric service eligibility criterion. See the full list of selected entities .
In 2025, the Grid Deployment Office anticipates announcing a solicitation for electricity generated and sold in calendar year 2024. Section 243: Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement Incentives Program Section 247: Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives Hydroelectric Incentives Guide Frequently Asked Questions Read the FAQs to learn more.
DOE Administration Announces $12 Million to Support Hydropower Facilities Across the Country On October 9, 2024, DOE announced $12 million in incentive payments for 39 hydroelectric facilities throughout the country for electricity generated and sold in calendar year 2023. Press Release - Selections Press Release - Application Guidance DOE Announces More than $36.
7 Million to Support Hydropower Facilities Across the Country On October 11, 2023, DOE announced 66 hydro facilities throughout the country will receive more than $36. 7 million in incentive payments for electricity generated and sold in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Press Release - Selections U.S. Department of Energy Distributes $13.
5 Million to Support Record Number of Hydroelectric Facilities DOE announced the distribution of $13. 5 million in incentive payments to 55 hydroelectric facilities through the Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program.
This program supports hydropower development by providing funding for electricity generated and sold from dams and other water infrastructure throughout the United States that add or expand hydroelectric power-generating capabilities. The payments mark a record number of recipients, 18 of which were new applicants.
This is also the first year DOE expanded eligibility criteria for the program to include facilities located in communities with inadequate electric service. As a result, five newly eligible hydroelectric facilities received incentive payments.
Press Release - Application Guidance EERE Seeks Public Feedback to Define Inadequate Electric Service Areas Recipients Selected for FY2020 Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 42 recipients for the $7 million FY2020 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Qualified facilities were selected based on the number of kilowatt hours generated by the facility in calendar year 2019.
The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States. Recipients Selected for FY2019 Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 48 recipients for the $6. 6 million FY2019 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Qualified facilities were selected based on the number of kilowatt hours generated by the facility in calendar year 2018. The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States.
Recipients Selected for FY2018 of Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 37 recipients for the FY2018 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States.
Recipients Selected for FY2017 of Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 49 recipients for the FY2017 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States.
Recipients Selected for FY2016 of Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 45 recipients for the FY2016 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States.
Recipients Selected for FY2015 of Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program DOE selected 45 recipients for the FY2015 round of funding under section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program provides funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams throughout the United States.
EPACT Section 242 Comments and DOE Responses On July 2, 2014, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published and requested comment on draft guidance in the Federal Register for implementing Section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005). See 79 FR 37733 (July 2, 2014). In many instances, there were common themes among the commenters that were consolidated and summarized in the first pdf below.
The Energy Department accepted feedback on the initial draft guidance in July, 2014 and released revised draft guidance for public comment from Oct. 20-Nov. 4, 2014.
The second document below contains the response to comments that were received in regards to a revised draft of the EPAct 2005 Section 242 “Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program Application Guidance” that was released on October 20, 2014. EPAct Section 242 Comments and DOE Responses Response to Comments Regarding EPAct 2005 Section 242: October 2014 Don’t miss out on updates from the Grid Deployment Office!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Owners or authorized operators of qualified hydroelectric facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice 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.
The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program funding opportunity invites eligible entities to apply for funding to develop local solutions to address their water management needs. This opportunity provides funding for watershed group development, restoration planning, and watershed management project planning and design. By providing this funding, Reclamation promotes water reliability and cooperation between stakeholders to reduce conflict, facilitate solutions to complex water issues, and stretch limited water supplies.The WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management 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: R26AS00349. Assistance Listing: 15.554. Funding Instrument: G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $50K – $300K per award.
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