In renewable energy: the mode of RE Application whereby the RE Applicant identifies a Contract Area it wishes to explore and develop. This identified Contract Area must first be certified by the DOE to be free and open for exploration or development [Section 3.11, DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-06-0018, Revised Omnibus Guidelines Governing the Award and Administration of Renewable Energy Contracts and the Registration of Renewable Energy Developers]
