The U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Israel Innovation Authority, recently finalized the allocation of $7.5 million in funding for five clean energy projects under the BIRD Energy program. These projects, with a total value of $16 million, cover areas such as energy efficiency, hydrogen energy, recycling, and storage. The BIRD Energy program, established in 2009, aims to promote collaboration between the U.S. and Israel in research and development to advance sustainable energy technologies. Funded projects must involve partnerships between entities from both countries, ensuring technological innovation and commercialization potential. Recipients are required to contribute at least 50% of project costs and commit to repayments upon achieving commercial success. The approved projects include initiatives like using hydrogen as a dual fuel for marine engines, creating green ammonia, demonstrating high-efficiency heat pumps for residential buildings, showcasing aluminum-air technology as an alternative to emergency generators, and advancing chemical recycling of PVC waste streams. Key officials from both the U.S. and Israel, including Dr. Andrew Light and Yossi Dayan, expressed positivity towards the program, highlighting its role in driving clean energy solutions, promoting low-emission energy systems, and enhancing global market access for participating companies. The BIRD Energy program embodies a commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies through impactful collaborations, ultimately contributing to economic competitiveness, job creation, and energy security in both nations.