The Energy Department is inviting applications to deploy $6 billion for first-of-their-kind or early stage commercial projects that help decarbonize industries like cement and steel, Ben writes.

  • Why it matters: Heavy manufacturing is a huge emissions source that’s tricky to clean up due to very high-temperature processes and lots of power needs.
  • The big picture: The solicitation calls it a “critical opportunity to solidify a ‘first-mover’ advantage for U.S. industry, bolstering its competitiveness globally for decades into the future.”
  • Zoom in: DOE is offering 50% cost-share for projects, with “concept papers” due April 21 and full applications by early August.

🛢️“The Biden administration needs until the end of this year to finalize a long-awaited five-year plan for offshore oil and gas development in federal waters, according to court documents filed this week.” (Reuters)