DOE is soliciting unique solutions to complex wind energy projects from interdisciplinary teams of undergraduate students. The competition would challenge students to research, design, and build a turbine for deployment in the high wind environment of Eastern Colorado. In addition, the participants would also be required to financially analyze the wind plant. The students would be imparted real-world experience as they prepare to enter the wind industry workforce.

DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to accelerate wide-scale deployment of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage using cost-effective anthropogenic CO2 commercial-scale storage sites, carbon capture and purification technologies. The major areas of interest are site characterization of a commercial-scale CO2 storage site, Underground injection control, CO2 capture assessment and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office intends to gauge industry willingness to partner over exploration of underutilized geothermal resources and understand the barriers in such a partnership. The dimensions of interest include Well characteristics, associated Risk and Liability. Diverse applicants from industry, academia, research laboratories, and government agencies are requested to provide their feedback.

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The DOE plans to organize a competition focusing on increasing resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants in order to improve energy efficiency. Applicants would be expected to come up with a novel, systems-based solutions capable of resource recovery at small-to-medium-sized wastewater treatment plants. Inputs to this RFI would be used to set the competition objectives, rules, metrics, and incentives.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) promotes American energy independence by supporting advanced biofuel producers with quarterly payments for finished products. The basic criteria for applicants would be to meet the requirements of advanced biofuels and ensure the independence of buyers and sellers from each other. Interested biofuel producers (based in the US only) are requested to apply to this program.

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Halcyon incubator invites early-stage social entrepreneurs to join the 12^th cohort of its 18-month fellowship program. The applications would be judged on the basis of six criteria: Execution, Talent, Solution, Sustainability, impact, and innovation. Selected candidates would receive technical assistance in addition to office space, mentorship and industry access.

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Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in North America, is inviting startups with innovative renewable technologies to take part in its Enel Boston innovation hub. The three major areas of interest are New renewable capabilities and forms, Digitization of renewable infrastructure and Automation of renewables operations. The selected startups would be contacted by early November.

The 8th Annual U.S. Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Women in Clean Energy Symposium hosted by Texas A&M Energy Institute, is organizing a poster competition for early-stage researchers involved in a variety of clean energy fields. The presentation topic must be related to one of the 13 clean energy areas listed in the website and a poster committee with wide-ranging expertise will judge the same based on clarity, professionalism, diversity, and discipline.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing guaranteed grant financing for renewable energy systems to increase American energy independence through energy efficiency improvements that lower the energy costs for small businesses and agricultural producers. Selected rural small businesses may utilize the funds for purchase, installation, and construction of energy efficiency improvements.

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Joules Accelerator’s bi-annual catalyst program is accepting applications from clean energy startups looking for training, mentoring, access to utilities, customers and key industry players. The startups receive focused access to decision-makers at Duke Energy and the City of Charlotte, a huge opportunity to build their network. The selection is based on a comprehensive 3-step application process that assesses the team, and the firm’s product or service.

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The Colorado Cleantech Industries Association (CCIA) is planning to award product innovation that connects clean technology solutions to the oil and natural gas industry through the cleantech challenge. Specific areas of interest are carbon capture utilization, resource usage, water quality, and operational risks. Innovative solutions providers will complete a competitive vetting process, after which 10 companies will be invited to present their technologies to the partners and sponsors.

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In an effort to assist clean energy innovators to create manufacturing-ready prototypes, the DOE is providing the Build4Scale training program. The self-paced eight-module training provides the knowledge needed to assess manufacturing readiness, evaluate smart product design, and engage with manufacturing partners. Organizations and individuals involved in American manufacturing and technology innovation including energy hardware technologists: scientists, engineers, students, and innovators are requested to utilize this opportunity.