Counties seeking to convert organic waste streams (e.g., food
waste, sludge, manure, fats, oils, & greases etc.) into energy
can receive technical assistance from the U.S Department of
Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The NREL provides U.S. local
governments with technical assistance to advance waste-to-energy
(WTE) technologies. Communities in the strategic planning phase
when it comes to these waste streams are also eligible and
encouraged to apply.
The technical assistance would provide local governments with the
most relevant data for their decision-making. BETO will fund up
to 40 hours of subject-matter assistance to local governments on
a menu of options including waste resource information,
techno-economic comparison of options, and market evaluation,
among others.
Counties can apply online and applications are open through April
14, 2023. For more information, including eligibility and how to
apply, please visit the
Technical Assistance web page.
