Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technology Deployment, Demonstration and Commercialization
This includes Biomass, Building Technologies, Federal Energy Management, Geothermal Technologies, Projects involving Hydrogen,
The Department of Energy's goal is to advance national, economic and energy security in the U.S.; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that goal; and to ensure environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
No information provided.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Anyone/general public: Energy
Beneficiary Eligibility
State; Local; Other public institution/organization; Other private institution/organization
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Applications for the Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Technology Deployment, Demonstration and Commercialization must be submitted through FedConnect to be considered for award. Information on how to submit applications via FedConnect can be found at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf
Award Procedures
Applications which pass an initial review will receive an objective merit review. An objective Merit Review Committee will evaluate applications in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the competitive solicitation.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
EPACT 1992, EPACT 2005, EISA 2007, ARRA 2009.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Unsuccessful applicants from the competitive solicitation are entitled to a written debriefing by DOE program officials with a clear explanation of why the proposal was not accepted for funding.
Renewals
Renewals are subject to review by the DOE Project Management Center and the headquarters program office and subject to the availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Percent: 50.%. Federal funds may be awarded to applicants that can match DOE Federal funds at 50 percent. Other matching requirements may be determined by specific legislation or as allowed by the Secretary of Energy. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
No information provided. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly project and financial status reports are required.
Additional terms and conditions are invoked by ARRA 2009.
A final report is required at the end of the contract period.
In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, EPACT 1992 and 2005, ARRA 2009 and DOE procurement procedures.
A 10-year tracking and follow-up reporting mechanism may be required.
No cash reports are required.
Quarterly project status reports are required.
Additional terms and conditions are invoked by ARRA 2009.
A final report is required at the end of the contract period.
In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, EPACT 1992 and 2005, ARRA 2009 and DOE procurement procedures.
A 10-year tracking and follow-up reporting mechanism may be required.
Expenditure reports are not applicable.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. DOE may perform audits.
Records
In accordance with the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, EPACT 1992 and 2005, ARRA 2009 and DOE procurement procedures. Access to process implementation and efficiency data may be required to be available for 10 years after project completion to measure performance against expectation and support commercialization of the technology. The grantee is expected to maintain records to fulfill auditing needs.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0321-0-1-270.
Obigations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $2,147,483,647; FY 10 est $1,000,000,000 - It is anticipated that all funds obligated under this program will be Recovery Act funds.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
DOE financial assistance Rules and 10 CFR 600 applies.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., , Washington 20585 Phone: 1-877-337-3463
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Awards are restricted to the entities listed in the "Applicant Eligibility" portion of this program listing. All election criteria will conform to EISA 2007, EPACT 1992 and 2005, and ARRA 2009 requirements as applicable to the specific project authorization.
Social Entrepreneurship
Spotlight
The Social Innovators of 2014
For 2014, the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship has recognized 37 individuals for their outstanding work in the field of social enterprise.
