The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) recently announced the latest projects that successfully completed award negotiations. Among these projects are environmentally innovative initiatives receiving funding for Phase 1 activities: - Real Alloy Recycling's Zero Waste Advanced Aluminum Recycling (Project ZAAR) in Wabash, IN, aims to construct a facility recycling salt slag back into the aluminum process or other industries like cement. - Delek's Carbon Capture Pilot at Big Spring Refinery in TX received funding to capture 145,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, significantly reducing emissions. - The Clean Energy in the Northwest Arctic project plans to install solar PV, battery storage systems, and heat pumps across 11 villages to promote clean energy and interconnection. - The Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs were awarded $22 million each to drive down hydrogen costs, reduce CO2 emissions, and decarbonize industries in their respective regions. These hubs aim to become significant contributors to reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of clean energy sources. These projects highlight a shift towards sustainability, renewable energy, and community engagement in the clean technology sector. The funding provided by OCED signifies a commitment to advancing green initiatives, energy efficiency, and carbon capture technologies in various industries.