Homeowners who undertake certain energy-efficient home renovations are eligible for federal tax rebates. The amount of the tax credit and the product qualifying restrictions for the credit are subject to change. In addition, homes can receive federal tax credits for installing modest wind or solar systems or geothermal heat pumps. Tax credits of up to 30% of the cost of a modest wind or geothermal heat pump, with no maximum, are available until December 31, 2016.

Inventors can apply for funding from the US Department of Energy in three ways: through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or through an unsolicited proposal. Check out EERE’s Funding Opportunities page for current opportunities.

If you’re looking for small business contracting opportunities, check out our EERE Small Business Program.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is a division of the United States Department of Energy.

The mission of EERE, as stated in the 2016–2020 Strategic Plan, is to establish and sustain American leadership in the transition to a global clean energy economy. Its vision is for a strong and prosperous America that is powered by clean, affordable, and secure energy.

EERE collaborates with businesses, industries, universities, and other organizations to increase the use of renewable energy and energy-efficiency technologies. EERE promotes the advancement of these technologies by providing financial assistance for their development and demonstration. Current opportunities can be found on the Funding Opportunities website, Grants.gov, FedConnect, or the Funding Opportunity Exchange.

REScheck and COMcheck are available on the EERE Building Energy Codes website in both online and downloadable formats.

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) has resources to help federal agencies raise energy awareness and action among their employees. FEMP updates energy action campaign posters for federal agencies every October. FEMP also provides additional materials to help you get started with an energy awareness campaign at any time of year.

We use sourcing and procurement interchangeably. Supply Chain Management includes the entire process from identifying a customer requirement to delivery of that customer part on time, every time, of the quality that they require.

Sourcing or Procurement is a piece of Supply Chain Management and is primarily dedicated to identifying the right factory source that can make the product to the customer’s specifications. Once the right vendor is “sourced”, Mechanical Power “procures” the product for the customer.

Because the “world is flat,” most manufacturers compete against global companies that are all attempting to sell to a global market of customers.

Regardless of geography, global sourcing is critical in identifying the right product at the right price. Companies that excel at global sourcing are more competitive in the global marketplace.