Research and Development Grants

August 18, 2011

Summary

The Delaware Green Energy Fund’s Research and Development Program offers grants to projects that develop or improve renewable energy technology in the state. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will accept proposals for program grants for qualifying projects that improve the engineering, adaptation or development of products or processes that directly relate to renewable energy technology. These grants are funded by Delaware's public benefits program, the Green Energy Fund, which was established in 1999 and focuses on three renewable-energy programs, including the Research and Development Program.

Delaware Research and Development Program grants are available to applicants located within the state for projects conducted in the state. Subject to availability of funds, the Research and Development Program offers grants up to 35% of the cost of qualifying projects and may not exceed $250,000 per project. Permissible costs associated with qualifying programs are limited to labor, overhead expenditures, equipment, materials and subcontractors incurred during the performance of the contract.

Proposals are accepted on a bi-annual basis. The total of all grants awarded in any one fiscal year may not exceed 10% of all revenue collected for the Green Energy Fund during the previous fiscal year or 10% of the fund balance whichever is greater. Multi-year projects submitting proposals shall not exceed 50% of the total annual funds in the Research and Development Program. Grants should be projects that improve the engineering adaptation, or development of products that directly relate to renewable energy technology. See the Green Energy Fund Regulations for detailed requirements for qualifying projects and the application process.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector:	State
Category:	Financial Incentive
State:	Delaware
Incentive Type:	Grant Program
Web Site:
Administrator:	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:	Solar - Passive Solar Water Heat Solar Space Heat Geothermal Electric Solar Thermal Electric Solar Thermal Process Heat Solar Photovoltaics Wind (All) Biomass Hydroelectric Hydrogen Municipal Solid Waste Fuel Cells using Non-Renewable Fuels Landfill Gas Daylighting Yes; specific technologies not identified Wind (Small) Anaerobic Digestion Fuel Cells using Renewable Fuels
Incentive Amount:	Varies
Maximum Incentive:	35% cost of qualifying projects up to $250,000 per project

Authorities

Name:

29 Del. C. Â§ 8051 et seq.

Name:	CDR Â§ 7-100-104
Effective Date:	04/01/2006 (as amended)

Contact

Name:	Scott Lynch
Organization:	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Address:	DE
Phone:	(302) 653-2733
Email:	slynch@demecinc.net

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.