Earmark - Development of High Power Silicon-carbide Power Electronics Systems

Agency:		Department of Energy
Bureau:		Energy Programs
Account:		Energy supply and conservation (89-0224)
Certifying Official:		Director
Contact Information:		http://WWW.DOE.GOV 202-586-4940

Development of High Power Silicon-carbide Power Electronics Systems

1 recipient will receive $992,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: TD-12

Description: Funds research at the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission into silicon-carbide devies for the power system, with extrmely fast response and high-voltage capability

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
University of Arkansas	$992	TD	Public Educational Institution	3217 Bell Engineering Center Fayetteville, AR

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: H.R. 4818, Report 108-792

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $1M for the National Center for Reliable Electric Power Transmission to develop high power silicon-carbide based power electronics systems in Arkansas. (Rpt. p. 941)

Citation Comment: In FY 2005, all EWD funding was reduced by an across-the-board rescission of 0.8% (P.L. 108-447).

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007