Operational Demo Project

Showcasing Commercial Viability of Clean Energy

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund's Operational Demonstration Program encourages the establishment of innovative renewable energy technologies throughout Connecticut, with maximum funding up to $750,000.

The goal is to make apparent the feasibility and economic benefits of new technology from such clean energy sources as fuel cells, wind, solar, wave and tidal energy, ocean thermal energy, biomass, landfill gas, and run-of-the-river hydropower. Hydrogen generation and storage technologies are also supported.

Review of Submitted Application
Screening for eligibility
Evaluation, due diligence and modeling
Possible oral presentation
External committee review
Determination and notification of level of support
Applicant decision to proceed
Connecticut Clean Energy Advisory Committee review and Clean Energy Investment Committee approval

Application

Proven viability in a laboratory setting

High probability of commercial success

Technologies not yet introduced to the marketplace or in beta stage development or new applications of proven technologies.

Generating capacity of at least I kilowatt (or functional equivalent)

Keen interest in demonstrating commercial viability and economic benefits

Support of Connecticut host site owner or operator

3 yr commercialization window; 5 yrs for fuel cells

Qualified team of professionals, partners, contractors

Clearly demonstrable benefits to Connecticut ratepayers

Call for Applications

Application Form

Q and A

Operational Demo Program Fact Sheet