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There are 22 funding notices included in Issue 149. A complete version of Issue 149 is attached to this e-mail message as a Word document.

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program. The objective of this solicitation is to decrease the nation's dependence on petroleum in the transportation sector through supporting commercial deployment projects in the following areas: 1) Refueling infrastructure for E85 and other alternative fuels; 2) Incremental

cost of AFVs; and 3) Idle reduction. $3.1 million expected to be

available, up to 13 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/11/05. For more info, contact Jodi Collins at jodi.collins@netl.doe.gov or go

Select link to full annct. to access all three areas of interest.

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42770. (Grants.gov 3/2/06)

The U.S. Department of Transportation requests applications for the National Fuel Cell Bus Technology Development Program (NFCBP). The purpose of NFCBP is to facilitate the development of commercially viable fuel cell bus technology and related infrastructure. White Papers due 5/10/06, final proposals due 7/14/06. For more info, contact Shang Hsiung at shang.hsiung@dot.gov or go to:

(Federal Register 4/14/06)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Clean School Bus USA for retrofit and/or replacement projects that reduce pollution from school buses within the Region 5 states which include IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and WI. $464K expected to be available, 2 to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/16/06. For more info, go to:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Midwest Clean Diesel Initiative, for projects that will demonstrate effective emission control technologies and strategies, methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions. Projects must take place within Region 5 which includes IL, IN, MI, MN, OH and WI. $575K expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/16/06. For more info, contact Julie Henning at henning.julie@epa.gov or go to:

2) Development of draft guidance for regulated fleets. List of qualifications due 5/17/06. For more info, contact Kathee Flanagan Roque at kathee_roque@nrel.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# SS06-80089KR. (FBO 4/20/06)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests quotes for 4 each 4-door sedan hybrid automobiles delivered to Portland, OR Vancouver, WA.

Only new vehicles are acceptable. Responses due 5/11/06. For more info, contact Michael Patterson at mdpatterson@fs.fed.us. Refer to Sol# R6-27-06-061 (FBO 4/22/06)

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the State Partnerships to Accelerate Industrial Energy Efficiency and Save Energy Now initiative. This announcement seeks State and Territorial Energy Offices to play an active role in boosting the productivity and competitiveness of their industrial bases. DOE is particularly interested in multi-state collaborative proposals that work with national and local industrial stakeholder groups to raise industrial manufacturers' awareness about the positive impact energy efficiency measures can have on the corporate bottom line. Topics of interest

include: 1) Outreach, Training, Assessments and Commercialization Support; and 2) Advancing Greater Fuel Flexibility in the Industrial Sector. $1 million expected to be available, 5 to 8 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/31/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-06GO96026. (Grants.gov 3/31/06)

The Washington State Department of Agriculture announces the availability of low interest loans (10 yr., 1% fixed rate) to stimulate the construction of facilities in WA to generate energy from farm sources or convert organic matter into fuels. Applications due 5/12/06. For more info, contact Greg Wright at gwright@agr.wa.gov or go to:

(AWC Grant Alert 4/18/06)

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Building Technologies State Energy Outreach and Deployment. This initiative will support creative initiatives that increase energy savings in the residential and commercial building sectors and integrate Building America, Building Codes & Standards, Energy Star and Rebuild America.

$3.3 million expected to be available, 8 to 15 awards anticipated.

State and Territorial Energy Offices must be the lead applicants, however, partnering and multi-state efforts are encouraged.

Responses due 5/24/06. From more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42837. (Grants.gov 4/13/06)

Alliant Energy - Interstate Power & Light seeks proposals from vendors to act as a Third Party Administrator for their Iowa-based Performance Contracting Program. This program encourages energy efficiency in the nonresidential sector by providing project developers with a risk premium, generally 150% of the value of a project's annual energy savings. Primary duties will include, but not be limited to: Identifying new project opportunities, training participants, coordinating site evaluations, and calculating baseline energy savings. Registration to bid is required and is due 5/5/06, final proposals due 5/24/06. For more info, contact Mary Belin at

(608) 458-7358 or marybelin@alliantenergy.com.

NC GreenPower (NCGP) requests proposals for Power Production from Green Resources in NC. NCGP is a statewide program designed to improve the quality of the environment by encouraging the development of renewable resources. Through this proposal, NCGP seeks responses only from solar and wind generators greater than 10 kW. Solar and wind generators with projects of 10 kW or less should contact NCGP directly at (919) 716-6398 for process requirements. Responses due 6/2/06. For more info, contact RFP@advancedenergy.org or go to:

Otter Tail Power Company seeks approximately 75 MW of renewable resources. Otter Tail Power Company, a division of Otter Tail Corporation, is headquartered in Fergus Falls, MN and serves approximately 128,000 customers in MN, ND, and SD. Optional Notice of Intent to Respond was due 4/14/06, final proposals due 5/12/06.

For more info, contact Bryan Morlock at bmorlock@otpco.com or go to:

(Green Power Network 3/14/06)

The U.S. Air Force requests quotes for a geothermal study of the Mountain Home Air Force Base site in Idaho, and within 25 miles in all directions, to determine potential for geothermal development.

The potential for geothermal deposits for high temperature suitable for power generation and lower temperature suitable for space heating and industrial applications will be evaluated. Responses due 5/8/06.

For more info, contact Christina Lene at Christina.Lene@mountainhome.af.mil or go to:

Refer to Sol# F3F3CE6089A100. (FBO 4/22/06)

Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada requests proposals for the procurement of renewable utility services from a contractor owned Photovoltaic (PV) array capable of generating 18 megawatts of peak electrical energy. The successful offeror will own, operate, maintain, and repair the PV array including replacing the solar panels. Responses due 5/18/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# FA4861-06-R-B501. (FBO 4/20/06)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for the Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants Program. P2 supports State and Tribal programs that address the reduction by businesses of potentially harmful air, water, and land pollutants. $4.1 million expected to be available. Applications for Regions 1 and 4 - 10 are due 5/3/06, Region 2 and 3 due 5/15/06. For more info on national and regional specific areas of interest, go to:

Refer to Sol# EPA-OPPT-06-002. (Grants.gov 3/30/06)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants.

The goal of this solicitation is support demonstration, training, outreach and/or education projects to increase the number of people breathing healthier indoor air. Work must take place in Region 9 which consists of AZ, CA, NV, HI, GU, CNMI, and AS. $120K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/2/06.

For more info, contact Louise Hill at (415) 947-4192 or go to:

The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications in support of Advanced Coal Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities. DOE seeks projects that have the potential to overcome barriers in technology development and accelerate the identification of solutions for energy and environmental problems. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: 1) Cathode Performance and Stability Improvements in Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells; and,

2) Experimental Studies for the Development of Functional Materials for Hydrogen-Based Energy Systems. $2.76 million expected to be available, 5 to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/14/06. For more info, contact James Cox at james.cox@netl.doe.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42751. (Grants.gov 4/24/06)p

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Novel Technology and Commercially Focused Approaches to CO2 Capture and Separation for Existing and Future Carbon Based Electric Generation Power Plants.

The objectives of this solicitation are to develop novel and cost effective alternatives to current technology for the capture of CO2 from power plant effluents and to continue research toward commercialization of technologies that show promise toward meeting Carbon Sequestration Program goals. $39 million expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/16/06.

For more info, contact Debra Duncan at Duncan@netl.doe.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42829-0. (Grants.gov 4/19/06)

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requests proposals for the Water Conservation Program. This solicitation will support the development of effective water management and conservation plans; encourage and promote implementation of water efficiency measures; demonstrate conservation technologies; and promote and support water education in the Yuma, AZ area. $90K expected to be available, 2 to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due 5/26/06. For more info, contact Brenda Murray at (702) 293-8570 or go to:

The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications for the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Program. EPSCoR assists designated States to conduct nationally competitive energy research and to develop science and engineering human resources in energy- related areas. The following states are eligible to apply: AL, AK, AR, AK, DE, HI, ID, KS, KY, ME, MS, MT, NE, NH, NM, RI, SD, VT, WY, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

$3 million expected to be available, 4 to 6 awards anticipated.

Responses due 9/27/06. For more info, contact Aravinda Kini at aravinda.kini@science.doe.gov or go to:

Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-06ER06-14. (Grants.gov 3/30/06)

The U. S. Agency for International Development Energy Team announces its intent to request concept papers and applications from U.S. and non-U.S. sources for innovative approaches to develop energy sector programs. The primary goal of the Energy Team is to power economic and social development through expanded access to modern energy services. 3 to 4 awards anticipated, individual awards NTE

$1 million. Request for concept papers will be issued on or about 5/1/06, final proposals due 9/30/06. For more info, contact Michael Glees at (202) 712-0273 or go to:

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks applications from qualified individuals interested in providing the Personal Services Contract for Energy Program Manager in Kabul, Afghanistan. Responses due 5/8/06. For more info, go to:

Refer to Sol# 306-06-11-OIEE. (FBO 4/11/06)