Eligible Projects

Based upon the statutorily identified sources of revenue for the advanced energy component of the stimulus package, $84 million is available for non-coal advanced energy technologies.

Although precise definitions in the statute should be reviewed by applicants, the following are general eligibility guides but are not intended to be exclusive.

For Non-coal Technologies (ORC 3706.25 and 4928.621):

1. Increased efficiency in electricity generation without additional carbon dioxide emissions;
2. Distributed generation commonly referred to as combined heat and power;
3. Advanced nuclear energy technology of generation III or later;
4. Fuel cells
5. Advanced solid waste or construction and demolition debris conversion technologies resulting in measurable greenhouse gas emissions reductions;
6. Renewable energy resources including energy derived from sources including solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, certain fuels derived from solid wastes not derived principally derived from combustion, certain byproducts of the pulping or wood manufacturing process and storage facilities that promote better utilization of a renewable energy resource;
7. An advanced energy manufacturing center proposed by any Edison technology center;
8. Any university or group of universities conducting research on any advanced energy resource or any not-for-profit corporation having small business members formed to address issues affecting price and availability of electricity;
9. Any independent group located in Ohio with the express objective of educating small business about renewable energy resources and energy efficiency programs or any small business electing to utilize such a resource or program; and
10. Any technologies, products, activities or management practices or strategies that reduce or support the reduction of energy consumption or support the production of clean renewable energy.