Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
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Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) was established to bridge the gap between research and widespread market adoption of clean energy technologies. It supports large-scale demonstration projects to prove out new technologies in real-world settings, fostering their commercial viability.
Mission
The mission of OCED is to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean energy technologies by providing significant funding and support for demonstration projects. These projects are intended to showcase the effectiveness of technologies in clean hydrogen, carbon management, advanced nuclear, long-duration energy storage, and industrial decarbonization, among others, ensuring an equitable transition to a decarbonized energy system.[1][2]
Parent organization
OCED is a part of the United States Department of Energy, where it collaborates with various DOE offices and external stakeholders to advance clean energy initiatives.[3]
Legislation
OCED was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), which provided significant funding to support its mission.[4]
Partners
- Private sector companies for co-funding and project implementation.
- Other DOE offices for coordinated efforts on clean energy technologies.
- State and local governments for regional project deployment.
- Community organizations for ensuring equitable project benefits.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees in OCED is not specified in the search results.
Organization structure
OCED's structure includes:
- Clean Hydrogen for hydrogen technology demonstrations.
- Carbon Management focusing on carbon capture, utilization, and storage.
- Advanced Nuclear for demonstrating advanced nuclear reactors.
- Energy Storage for long-duration energy storage projects.
- Industrial Decarbonization to reduce emissions in energy-intensive industries.
Leader
OCED is led by a Director, with Kelly Cummins serving as the Acting Director according to recent posts.[5]
Divisions
- Clean Hydrogen - Managing hydrogen hub initiatives.
- Carbon Management - Overseeing carbon capture and direct air capture projects.
- Advanced Nuclear - Supporting advanced reactor demonstration projects.
- Energy Storage - Developing long-duration storage solutions.
- Industrial Decarbonization - Implementing projects to decarbonize industrial processes.
List of programs
- Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)
- Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects
- Advanced Reactor Demonstrations Program
- Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstrations
- Industrial Demonstrations Program
Last total enacted budget
OCED manages over $25 billion in funding for its various demonstration projects.[6]
Staff
Details on the staff size are not available, but OCED employs professionals to manage and execute its demonstration projects.
Funding
Funding for OCED primarily comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with additional appropriations for its operations.
Services provided
OCED provides services through funding opportunities, technical assistance, and project management for large-scale clean energy demonstrations. It collaborates with private and public entities to demonstrate the feasibility and impact of clean energy technologies in real-world settings.[7]
Regulations overseen
OCED does not directly oversee regulations but works within the framework of federal energy policies to support technology deployment.
Headquarters address
The exact headquarters address for OCED isn't specified, but it would generally be at the DOE headquarters in Washington, D.C.
History
Established in December 2021, OCED was created to address the need for demonstrating clean energy technologies at scale, filling a critical gap between research and market adoption, especially in light of the climate goals set for 2050.
External links
References
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | Department of Energy". X.
- ↑ Meet the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | Department of Energy. (June 28, 2023). "Meet the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations". Department of Energy.
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | Department of Energy". X.
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "New DOE Office to Oversee $20 Billion in Clean Energy Demonstrations". X.
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | LinkedIn". X.
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | LinkedIn". X.
- ↑ Unknown (January 25, 2025). "Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations | Department of Energy". X.