Welcome to the Advanced Energy
Component of Ohio's Job Stimulus Program
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) offers to Ohio industry and technology organizations the opportunity to submit proposals for grant and loan awards under the Advanced Energy portion of the bipartisan Job Stimulus package (HB 554 of the 127th General Assembly).
The $150 million advanced energy funding (through calendar year 2011) seeks to increase the development, production and use of advanced energy technologies in the state, and is divided into two parts:
- $66 million for clean coal technology projects administered through OAQDA’s Ohio Coal Development Office (OCDO) (reviewed by staff, outside reviewers and the Technical Advisory Committee and approved by OAQDA); and
- $84 million for non-coal-related projects in three $28 million annual appropriations administered by OAQDA (reviewed by staff and outside reviewers, the Development Finance Advisory Council, approved by OAQDA and brought before Controlling Board for final approval).
OAQDA intends to use the financial leverage of the Advanced Energy Job Stimulus Fund to build on industrial strengths that will further the economic vitality of Ohio’s energy industry, as well as attract investment in building and commercializing technologies to produce cleaner, domestically secure energy.
The two parts of the Advanced Energy component have separate application processes. Both can be accessed from this site. Each include the descriptions of the purpose and goals of the program, the eligibility requirements, award guidelines and the information needed to apply.
For clean coal technology projects, click here.
For non-coal advanced energy projects, click here.