Grid Supply Chain Alternatives to Lead Energy Dominance (SCALED)
This initiative strengthens U.S. grid supply chains to withstand disruptions, ensure reliable energy infrastructure, and advance global leadership in foundational grid technologies.
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Funder: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Due Dates: November 20, 2026 (Concept paper, 5:00 p.m. ET) | February 8, 2027 (Application, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $237 million total in cooperative agreements; topic-specific awards of $1 million–$25 million for up to 48 months
Summary: SCALED funds demonstration projects that strengthen domestic grid supply chains through equipment refurbishment and alternative materials or subcomponents.
Key Information: Demonstration projects only, with at least 50% nonfederal cost share based on total project costs.
Description
The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity runs SCALED to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical electric grid equipment, including distribution and power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and associated materials and subcomponents. The program aims to expand U.S. capacity, reduce foreign dependence, shorten procurement lead times, and improve grid reliability, affordability, and security.
The opportunity supports two complementary approaches: returning retired or damaged grid equipment and materials to productive use, and accelerating adoption of domestically sourced alternative materials and subcomponents. It targets implementation-ready demonstrations and manufacturing scale-up, not early-stage research. Projects should show strong technical merit, a clear path to market, and measurable domestic supply-chain impacts.
