US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Natural Resources

TEVERRA

Grant in 2025
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Ioneer

Post in 2025
Ioneer Ltd is a mineral exploration company based in North Sydney, Australia, primarily engaged in the development of its wholly owned Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project located in Nevada, USA. With a focus on creating a sustainable future, Ioneer aims to establish a domestic source of lithium and boron, two critical materials for various applications, including renewable energy technologies. The company emphasizes environmentally and socially responsible extraction methods to align with its vision of sustainability. Since its incorporation in 2001, Ioneer has evolved from its previous identity as Global Geoscience Limited, reflecting its commitment to advancing the mining sector while addressing modern environmental challenges.

Arizona Public Service

Debt Financing in 2025
Arizona Public Service Company is a utility provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1886. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, it generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, offering vertically-integrated electric utility services that include retail and wholesale electricity. Arizona Public Service is committed to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy to its clients.

Hydrostor

Debt Financing in 2025
Hydrostor Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in developing and operating advanced compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, the company provides solutions designed to meet the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity, renewable integration, and transmission deferral. Its technology enables low-cost, long-duration energy storage, which can support hundreds of megawatts for periods ranging from 4 to over 24 hours. Hydrostor's emission-free systems are particularly suitable for use in remote applications, including mines and large industrial operations, and can repurpose retired fossil fuel plants and utilize existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients across the United States, Australia, and Canada and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its offerings.

Arizona Public Service

Grant in 2024
Arizona Public Service Company is a utility provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1886. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, it generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, offering vertically-integrated electric utility services that include retail and wholesale electricity. Arizona Public Service is committed to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy to its clients.

Interlune

Grant in 2024
Interlune is a lunar resource startup focused on the extraction of natural resources from space to support sustainable economic development both on Earth and in space. The company specializes in the commercialization of these resources, employing innovative machinery and techniques to detect and extract valuable materials. Among its targets are rare resources, including Helium-3, which are sought after by various clients and governments. Through its efforts, Interlune aims to contribute to a clean and sustainable economy by tapping into space resources that can benefit humanity.

Standard Lithium

Grant in 2024
Standard Lithium is a lithium producer focused on the exploration and development of lithium brine properties in the United States. The company aims to unlock the value of large-scale lithium-bearing brine resources, particularly through its Arkansas Lithium Project located in south-central Arkansas, along with other projects such as the Lanxess Project, Tetra Project, and Bristol Dry Lake Project. By employing a disciplined strategy, Standard Lithium seeks to minimize risks associated with resource availability, political factors, and regulatory permitting, while also leveraging advancements in lithium extraction technologies. This approach positions the company to rapidly develop new production capabilities and contribute to the growing demand for lithium in various applications.

South32 Hermosa

Grant in 2024
South32's Hermosa project is the only advanced mine development project in the United States which could produce two federally recognized important minerals—manganese and zinc, both of which are essential minerals for powering the nation's clean energy future.

Wabash Valley Resources

Debt Financing in 2024
Wabash Valley Resources LLC is a company based in West Terre Haute, Indiana, that specializes in the production and distribution of anhydrous ammonia. Established in 2016, the company focuses on providing sustainable solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions and fostering a hydrogen economy. Wabash Valley Resources manufactures and stores anhydrous ammonia, which is then distributed to local industrial and agricultural users. This enables clients to access nitrogen for their fields at competitive prices, supporting both agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability.

Allete

Grant in 2024
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company based in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporated in 1906. It operates through two primary segments: Regulated Operations and ALLETE Clean Energy. The Regulated Operations segment includes Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power Company, which provide electric, natural gas, and water services to a significant number of customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Additionally, this segment encompasses an investment in American Transmission Company, a utility that maintains electric transmission infrastructure across parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. ALLETE Clean Energy focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of clean and renewable energy projects, operating around 660 megawatts of wind energy generation. The company is also involved in coal mining operations in North Dakota and real estate investments in Florida, while owning and operating multiple substations with substantial capacity.

Lithium Americas

Post in 2024
Lithium Americas is a resource company focused on the exploration and evaluation of lithium deposits, primarily in the United States and South America. The company holds significant interests in two major projects: the Cauchari-Olaroz Lithium Project in Jujuy province, Argentina, which spans approximately 81,000 hectares, and the Thacker Pass lithium project located in Humboldt County, Nevada. Additionally, Lithium Americas has rights over around 161,000 hectares across five salt lakes in the Jujuy and Salta provinces of Argentina. Originally incorporated in 2007 and formerly known as Western Lithium USA Corporation, the company rebranded to Lithium Americas in 2016 and is currently headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Eden

Grant in 2024
Eden is focused on developing a sustainable platform for natural resource recovery, aiming to create a carbon-neutral future. The company has introduced a novel method known as Pulsed Electrical Well Stimulation (PEWS), which is a patent-pending technology designed to replace traditional hydraulic fracturing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for water injection and addresses the logistical challenges and environmental risks associated with conventional fracking methods. By utilizing high-voltage electricity and proprietary modeling techniques, Eden enhances rock permeability with precision, facilitating effective resource extraction across various geological settings. This technology not only reduces costs but also minimizes the negative impacts typically associated with hydraulic fracturing, positioning Eden as a leader in environmentally responsible resource recovery.

Subsurface Insights

Grant in 2024
Subsurface Insights is a geophysical research and development company.

Subsurface Insights

Grant in 2023
Subsurface Insights is a geophysical research and development company.

New England Research

Grant in 2023
New England Research is a testing company that specializes in the measurement and analysis of rock properties for the energy industry.

Allete

Grant in 2023
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company based in Duluth, Minnesota, incorporated in 1906. It operates through two primary segments: Regulated Operations and ALLETE Clean Energy. The Regulated Operations segment includes Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power Company, which provide electric, natural gas, and water services to a significant number of customers in northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. Additionally, this segment encompasses an investment in American Transmission Company, a utility that maintains electric transmission infrastructure across parts of Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. ALLETE Clean Energy focuses on the development, acquisition, and operation of clean and renewable energy projects, operating around 660 megawatts of wind energy generation. The company is also involved in coal mining operations in North Dakota and real estate investments in Florida, while owning and operating multiple substations with substantial capacity.

Rainier Veneer

Grant in 2023
Rainier Veneer is a softwood veneer mill that produces hydraulic wood fiber mulch.

Bat Conservation International

Grant in 2023
Conserving the world's bats and their ecosystems to ensure a healthy planet

Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Grant in 2023
GMRI is a neutral, nonprofit organization that catalyzes solutions to the complex challenges of ocean stewardship and economic growth in the Gulf of Maine bioregion. Based in Portland, Maine, GMRI utilizes a dynamic fusion of science, education, and community to affect change from multiple directions while remaining committed to its core principles of objectivity and collaboration.

Innowatts

Grant in 2023
Innowatts, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in software solutions for energy management. Its flagship product, PowerEASE, is designed for load forecasting, energy risk optimization, and infrastructure planning, serving a diverse clientele that includes retail energy providers, regulated utility companies, and public policy boards. Innowatts leverages advanced data analytics and machine learning to utilize energy usage data effectively, assisting energy retailers and utilities in managing grids, enhancing profitability, and achieving sustainability goals. The company's eUtility technology platform has processed data from over 34 million meters to help energy providers improve grid reliability, anticipate market trends, and create personalized energy experiences for customers.

California Resources

Grant in 2023
California Resources Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company based in Santa Clarita, California, focused exclusively on operations within the state. The company manages approximately 2.1 million net acres of mineral acreage and has net proved reserves totaling 644 million barrels of oil equivalent. California Resources emphasizes low-carbon intensity production, making it one of the leaders in this regard in the United States. The company is committed to energy transition and aims to enhance the quality of life for Californians by providing affordable and reliable energy. In addition to its core exploration and production activities, California Resources is developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emission-reduction projects, thereby maximizing the value of its resources while contributing to decarbonization efforts.

Aqueous Resources

Grant in 2023
Aqueous Resources is a technology company specializing in sustainable lithium extraction. It owns AcQUA™, a patent-pending process that uses electro-pressure membrane technology to recover and concentrate lithium chloride from aqueous sources. The company has developed a pilot system in its Denver laboratory to demonstrate this proprietary process.

Resilient Analytics

Grant in 2023
Resilient Analytics is a firm in the information technology sector that specializes in helping organizations and communities address the challenges posed by climate change. Utilizing a robust combination of climate science, engineering, and economic modeling, the company provides comprehensive environmental research and analysis services. Its key offering, the Infrastructure Planning Support System, enhances resilience planning by facilitating vulnerability assessments, adaptation strategies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk management. With experience collaborating with over 50 countries and various entities, including county governments and international organizations, Resilient Analytics develops actionable plans that enable clients to effectively anticipate and respond to climate-related impacts on infrastructure and communities.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2023
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Algenesis

Grant in 2023
Algenesis is a material science and technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on producing renewable and biodegradable polyurethane materials derived from algae and non-food plant oils. Algenesis develops biodegradable foam products, including soft foams suitable for footwear and hard foams designed for surfboards. By partnering with various companies, Algenesis aims to address the global plastic pollution crisis by offering sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-based plastics. Through its innovative approach, the company contributes to environmental recovery efforts while promoting the use of eco-friendly materials in everyday products.

Comstock

Grant in 2023
Comstock Mining Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on the exploration, development, and production of gold and silver, primarily in the historic Comstock and Silver City mining districts. The company controls approximately 9,358 acres of mining claims, including both patented and unpatented properties, and has concentrated its efforts on the Dayton and Lucerne resource areas. Comstock is committed to sustainable mining practices, incorporating environmental stewardship through reclamation and monitoring efforts. Additionally, the company has a real estate segment that includes various rental properties and the Gold Hill Hotel, enhancing its diversification. Comstock also engages in collaborations to develop technologies for the remediation of mercury from mining processes, further emphasizing its commitment to responsible operations. Established in 1999, Comstock Mining continues to leverage its extensive geological data and historical insights to optimize its mining activities and explore new opportunities within its significant landholdings.

Ioneer

Post in 2023
Ioneer Ltd is a mineral exploration company based in North Sydney, Australia, primarily engaged in the development of its wholly owned Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project located in Nevada, USA. With a focus on creating a sustainable future, Ioneer aims to establish a domestic source of lithium and boron, two critical materials for various applications, including renewable energy technologies. The company emphasizes environmentally and socially responsible extraction methods to align with its vision of sustainability. Since its incorporation in 2001, Ioneer has evolved from its previous identity as Global Geoscience Limited, reflecting its commitment to advancing the mining sector while addressing modern environmental challenges.

Syrah Resources

Grant in 2022
Syrah Resources Limited is an Australian resource company focused on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, primarily in Mozambique. The company's flagship project is the Balama graphite and vanadium project, located in the Cabo Delgado province. Through its Balama segment, Syrah Resources produces and sells natural flake graphite, which is distributed globally to various markets, including Europe, China, India, and the Americas. In addition to flake graphite, the company has developed a downstream strategy to produce natural spherical graphite, utilized in anodes for lithium-ion batteries and recarburiser products for steelmaking and other industrial applications. Founded in 2007, Syrah Resources is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2022
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2022
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Syrah Resources

Post in 2022
Syrah Resources Limited is an Australian resource company focused on the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral properties, primarily in Mozambique. The company's flagship project is the Balama graphite and vanadium project, located in the Cabo Delgado province. Through its Balama segment, Syrah Resources produces and sells natural flake graphite, which is distributed globally to various markets, including Europe, China, India, and the Americas. In addition to flake graphite, the company has developed a downstream strategy to produce natural spherical graphite, utilized in anodes for lithium-ion batteries and recarburiser products for steelmaking and other industrial applications. Founded in 2007, Syrah Resources is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Integral Consulting

Grant in 2022
Integral Consulting is a firm that offers technical expertise, strategic planning, and project management services to help clients navigate complex challenges in an evolving environment. The company specializes in environmental consulting, providing science, engineering, and technology-driven solutions tailored to address issues related to environmental, health, economic, and natural resource challenges. Integral Consulting is committed to delivering innovative and cost-effective strategies that enable clients to make informed decisions, manage risks effectively, and identify optimal solutions. Additionally, the firm provides support in areas such as agency negotiations, technical peer review, and expert witness services for litigation, ensuring that clients are equipped to achieve their objectives efficiently.

Geothermix

Grant in 2022
Geothermix is to increase heat recovery from geothermal resources by an order of magnitude or more through the application of horizontal wells and novel well-completion methods.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2022
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Rare Element Resources

Grant in 2021
Rare Element Resources is a mineral resource company dedicated to the exploration and development of rare-earth element deposits, particularly those with a favorable distribution of critical rare earth materials. Incorporated in 1999, the company is focused on advancing its wholly-owned Bear Lodge Critical Rare Earth Project, situated in northeast Wyoming. This project aims to supply strategic materials essential for various technology industries. Rare Element Resources operates within a single reportable segment, concentrating on the exploration of mineral properties to meet the growing demand for rare earth elements.

Summit Natural Gas of Maine

Grant in 2021
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc. operates as a natural gas distributor.

TEVERRA

Grant in 2021
TEVERRA is a clean energy technology company focused on providing innovative subsurface solutions aimed at optimizing carbon storage and energy storage. The company specializes in converting oil and gas assets into geothermal resources and offers a range of services, including the design of geothermal systems and power plants. Additionally, TEVERRA provides subsurface monitoring, visualization, and control for both geothermal and oil and gas operations. Through the development of advanced technology and consulting services, TEVERRA is dedicated to supporting international projects that contribute to a low-carbon and sustainable energy mix.

Gopher Resource

Grant in 2019
Gopher Resource LLC is an environmental solutions provider specializing in the recycling of household hazardous waste, reusable products, and electronics. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, with an additional facility in Tampa, Florida, the company focuses on the safe and efficient recycling of lead-based batteries across North America. Utilizing advanced technology and sustainable practices, Gopher Resource processes a wide range of materials, including lead products, plastics, aluminum, and various household items. The company's efforts contribute to environmental sustainability by providing recycled lead for automotive and industrial batteries, thereby promoting a safer and more sustainable future. Gopher Resource is recognized for its commitment to high standards of environmental practices, safety, and continuous improvement in its operations.

AFINGEN®

Grant in 2019
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

AFINGEN®

Grant in 2019
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

AFINGEN®

Grant in 2016
As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

ZeaChem

Grant in 2009
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

Foro Energy

Grant in 2009
Foro Energy, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in manufacturing and commercializing high-power lasers tailored for the oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries both domestically and internationally. The company's core products include Stimulated Brillouin Scattering technology, which utilizes a 'physics effect' to destroy fiber optic cables and laser sources; high-power laser fiber optic cables enabling long-distance transmission; low-power optical slip rings; and downhole connectors designed for water cooling and low shock thresholds. Foro Energy's lasers are primarily employed in drilling, working over, and completing energy wells, offering alternatives to mechanical cutting/grinding, explosives, harsh chemicals, and high pressures.

Arizona Public Service

Grant in 2009
Arizona Public Service Company is a utility provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, founded in 1886. As a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, it generates electricity from a mix of coal-fired and renewable energy sources. The company serves both residential and commercial customers, offering vertically-integrated electric utility services that include retail and wholesale electricity. Arizona Public Service is committed to delivering clean, reliable, and affordable energy to its clients.
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