The mission of ENERGYWERX, in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), is to expand DOE’s engagement with innovative organizations and non-traditional partners. This collaboration aims to facilitate the rapid development, scaling, and deployment of clean energy solutions through managing programs such as R-STEP.
The grant program aims to support communities hosting retired or soon-to-be retired energy assets (power plants, coal mines, oil/gas well lands) from 2009 to 2032, in building technical capacity and developing a workforce. It seeks to assist these communities in creating a baseline assessment for repurposing energy assets towards a net-zero emissions future. The program focuses on capacity building and workforce development planning, specifically supporting a workstream oriented around sustainably repurposing such assets. Performers eligible include municipal governments and community-based NGOs that will dedicate staff to coordination and planning for sustainable repurposing, especially emphasizing workforce development. The initiative encourages knowledge sharing among selected performers and collaboration for communal learning. Up to $100,000 per community is expected to be awarded to facilitate these efforts.