Grant DECD0000112
FY2025 · complete year · data as of 2026-09-01
A single federal award, with both ends of the trail linked.
Award DECD0000112 is a grant from the Department of Energy, $80M obligated, FY2025 to FY2032. The work is performed in Arizona. Source
Description
This Project Will Demonstrate the Technical Viability of Using Industrial-Scale Geothermal Clean Heat (GCH) in the Mining Process. The Recipient Will Use GCH to Enable the Recovery of Residual Copper, a Critical Material, from Previously Mined Material at a Reduced Emissions Intensity Compared to Conventional Mining Practices and Fossil-Based Alternatives for Heat. This Project Will Also Install and Operate a Microgrid and a Battery Energy Storage System (Bess) at an Active Mine to Increase Energy Reliability. The Recipient Will Continue Prioritizing Workforce Development and Labor Pipeline Programs and Grow the Recipient’s Current Community Partnerships That Focus on Building Resilience Within Rural Communities.