U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) growing portfolio of energy innovation investments ranging from advanced manufacturing and grid modernization to transportation and renewable energy deployment has generated a substantial number of completed projects requiring formal closeout. In alignment with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the Grants Oversight and New Efficiency (GONE) Act, and internal DOE mandates, DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and partner offices need a systematic and compliant approach to collect and publish deliverables for public use, close out expired financial assistance agreements, reconcile financials, and de-obligate funds. Timely and comprehensive closeout of financial assistance awards advances the nation’s energy innovation knowledge, demonstrates accountability for taxpayer investments, and recovers funds that can be de-obligated and reused to fund future R&D.
Lindahl Reed manages the closeout process for hundreds of completed awards supporting EERE’s energy innovation mission. Our team provides full-spectrum administrative and technical support, enabling EERE and partner offices to confirm deliverable completion, reconcile financials, and archive required documentation in compliance with FAR, DOE-specific policies, and GONE Act requirements. Key areas of support include:
Contract closeout is a strategic function that captures R&D results that advance the energy innovation mission and maximize financial performance, the value of R&D investments, and DOE compliance with legal requirements. Lindahl Reed’s work in support of EERE’s closeout operations ensured that DOE could efficiently and effectively conclude federally funded work, comply with oversight mandates, and continue investing in high-impact clean energy initiatives. Our approach reflects the same commitment to performance, compliance, and precision that defines our technical work across the federal enterprise.
“To the closeout team, thank you for doing the heavy lifting and keeping us out of trouble with the GONE Act and Congress. Closeout is often pushed to the side to handle the active projects which [have] a priority placed on them. You, all, are doing incredible work. Thank you for creating new processes that allow the closeout to run efficiently. Your efforts are appreciated. Thank you.”
