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The Distributed Energy Program has two public law authorizations: P.L. 94-163 Energy Policy and Conservation (1975) and P.L. 94-385 Energy Conservation and Production Act (1976). The Distributed Energy Program receives appropriations from Interior and related agencies. Interior activities focus on the development of cleaner and more energy-efficient DE generation equipment and their integration into end-use applications. DOE requested approximately $57 million for fiscal year 2006. See the Congressional budget submission for detailed information on Distributed Energy Program spending (PDF 187 KB). Download Acrobat Reader.
Given the critical national importance of developing new sources of energy, modernizing our electric generation and transmission system for our computer-based economy, and providing greater threat protection for our electric power system, it is essential that DOE continue its research, development, demonstration, and deployment program for DE. DE is expected to become even more vital to the future energy independence and security of the United States.
Distributed Generation Technology Development
DE Program Areas |
Funding (dollars in thousands) |
FY 2004 |
FY 2005 |
FY 2006
Request |
Distributed Generation Technology Development |
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|
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Industrial Gas Turbines |
3,950 |
2,958 |
2,500 |
Microturbines |
6,704 |
6,201 |
5,685 |
Reciprocating Engines |
13,408 |
13,608 |
10,000 |
Advanced Materials and Sensors |
7,999 |
9,150 |
8,300 |
Fuel Combustion Research |
0 |
739 |
1,000 |
Thermal Energy Technologies |
7,436 |
6,666 |
8,000 |
Subtotal |
39,497 |
39,322 |
35,485 |
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|
|
|
End-Use Systems Integration and Interface |
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|
|
Distributed Energy Applications Integration |
8,014 |
8,737 |
8,500 |
CHP Systems Integration |
11,662 |
11,834 |
12,000 |
Subtotal |
19,676 |
20,571 |
20,500 |
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|
|
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Technical/Program Management Support |
511 |
523 |
644 |
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TOTAL |
59,684 |
60,416 |
56,629 |
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