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DOE Announces $8.5 Million to Increase Hydropower Flexibility
The U.S. DOE is funding up to six awards to advance hydropower technologies to enhance grid reliability. Technical solutions should either improve performance across various dimensions of unit-level flexibility or reduce potential negative impacts of flexible operations. Applicants must submit a concept paper by November 2nd, 2021 5:00 PM ET to be eligible to submit a full application.
DOE Announces Up to $10 Million to Develop Natural Gas Demand Response Program:
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) is offering $10 million for cost-shared research and development to reduce supply constraints and optimize energy consumption by promoting more transparency of the cost of energy. This opportunity will fund up to four pilot programs. Responses to this request are due by December 31st, 2021.
EERE Announces Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize:
The U.S. DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is launching a new prize to fund organizations to lead engagement efforts for the disadvantaged, underserved frontline communities of climate change. Up to 10 organizations will share a total prize pool of $2.5 million. The prize opens for submissions beginning September 2021 and will close in January 2022.
$12.2 Million Available for Innovations in LED Technology:
The U.S. DOE’s Building Technologies Office is searching for innovations in LED lighting that lead to improved lighting performance, energy, carbon, and cost savings. Teams and individuals can participate in three distinct phases that award a total of up to $12.2 million. Phases begin and end May 17, 2021 – November 19, 2021; February 15, 2022 – December 15, 2022; and March 2024 – July 2024. Participation in initial phases is not required to be eligible for subsequent phases.
Registration is open for the National Community Solar Partnership (NCSP):
This is a coalition of stakeholders organized by the U.S. DOE, who are working to expand access to affordable community solar. NCSP plans to accomplish their goal of more affordable community solar through a network of infrastructure, technical assistance, and collaboration. DOE will work to equip partners with tools and information needed to design and implement successful community solar models.
For further funding opportunities please follow this link to DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office’s Funding Opportunity Exchange.
For additional funding opportunities from USDA please follow this link: https://nifa.usda.gov/page/search-grant. If you are looking for energy-related program opportunities, please use the filters located on the USDA’s webpage; this link is to a list of all of USDA’s funding opportunities.