Purpose: The Energy-Related Laboratory Equipment (ERLE) Grant Program was established by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to grant available used equipment to institutions of higher education for energy-related research. The equipment listed in this database is available for grant; however, specific items may be recalled for DOE use and become unavailable through the program.

Definitions

Eligible institution means any nonprofit educational institution of higher learning, such as universities, colleges, junior colleges, hospitals, and technical institutes or museums located in the United States and interested in establishing or upgrading energy-oriented education programs.
Energy-oriented education program means one that deals partially or entirely in energy or energy-related topics.
Organizational Property Management Officer (OPMO) the key individual at a Field/Operations office with authority for administering the office's personal property management program.
Point of Contact (or Contact) is the person who will field questions from potential grantees who want more information on an item of ERLE equipment. This is the individual listed under "contact" on the ERLE Equipment Information page and the person with whom ERLE grantees will make packing and shipping arrangements.