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Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Program

Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Program

Funds commercial-scale distributed energy system demonstrations for facilities, buildings, and homes.

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The Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Program is an Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations program for commercial-scale distributed energy projects. The official page states $50M for commercial-scale distributed energy systems demonstration projects. It describes project settings that include commercial and industrial facilities, smart buildings, and homes, giving companies that build, integrate, operate, or finance distributed energy systems a practical applicant path. The program is closed because the source page does not show a current application window and the listed funding announcement is historical. Applicants should use this record to understand the DES demonstration scope and to watch DOE for future distributed energy or grid-edge demonstration notices.

Commercial-scale distributed energy systems demonstrations across facilities, smart buildings, and homes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Funding Opportunity Announcement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$50M

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Last verified: 25 Jun 2026Source: www.energy.gov