EAS-E Prize Aims to Overcome Barriers to Home Electrification

As the world moves closer to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the U.S. building stock is a major focus area. Home electrification is a key strategy for reducing emissions from buildings, but it can be difficult to implement due to cost and complexity. To help solve this challenge, the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have launched the American-Made Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Home Electrification Prize.

The EAS-E Prize offers up to $2.4 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to accelerate the development and deployment of novel, easy, and equitable electrification approaches. This includes solutions that optimize whole-home electricity usage, benefit the broader housing retrofit market, and are fast, easy, and scalable. The prize is particularly focused on helping low-income communities, multifamily homes, mobile homes, older homes, and homes located in colder climate regions.

The EAS-E Prize is a two-phase competition. Phase 1 opened in December 2022 and requires teams to submit a concept paper outlining their proposed solution. Up to five Phase 1 winners will each receive a $5,000 cash prize and a $75,000 voucher to work with the American-Made Network of qualified service providers. Phase 2 will open October 2023 and up to three prizes will be awarded with a grand prize of $1 million.

Interested applicants can review the official rules for the complete application process and instructions for competing. Submissions for Phase 1 of the EAS-E Prize will be accepted until March 8, 2023. Follow the EAS-E Prize on HeroX.com for all related updates.

The EAS-E Prize is part of the American-Made program, which fast-tracks innovation through prizes, training, teaming, and mentoring. By supporting innovators working to meet decarbonization goals through electrification upgrades, the EAS-E Prize is helping to create a more sustainable future for everyone.

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