1) $2 Billion in Loan Guarantees
The U.S. Department of Energy invites applications for Federal Loan
Guarantees for Projects that Employ Innovative Technologies in
Support of the Advanced Energy Initiative and Title XVII of the
Energy Policy Act of 2005. The intent of this RFP is to facilitate
the use of new or significantly improved innovative technologies in
early commercial projects in order to meet principal energy
challenges of enhancing energy security, repairing and modernizing
our energy infrastructure, promoting energy conservation, and
increasing our energy supplies in ways that protect and improve the
environment. Project categories of interest include but are not
limited to: Biomass, Hydrogen, Solar, Wind, Hydropower, Carbon
Sequestration Practices and Technologies, Electricity Delivery and
Energy Reliability, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Industrial Energy
Efficiency Projects, and Pollution Control Equipment. Up to $2 billion
in loan guarantees expected to be available. Pre-applications are
required and are due 11/6/06, final application due date TBD.
For more info, contact Kathryn Chantry at lgprogram@hq.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/D230E80D10F4AAD4852571C5004A1749?Open.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS01-06LG00001. (FBO 8/11/06)
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Power,
Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) Program. PCAN supports creative
research and education underlying the analysis and design of
intelligent engineering networks for control, communications,
computation and energy. The program covers areas including, but not
limited to, all aspects of transmission, distribution and generation
of electric power, including operations, communications, reliability,
electric machines, power electronics and drives. The program further
includes integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such
as fuel cells, solar cells, wind power and micro-turbines into large
power networks. Responses due 10/7/06 and 2/7/07. For more info,
contact Radhakishan Baheti at rbaheti@nsf.gov or go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380.
Refer to Sol# PD-05-1518. (Grants.gov 8/17/06)
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its intent to request
proposals for the FY07 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These programs
seek to stimulate technological innovation in small businesses (500
employees or less) to meet federal agency research and development
needs. $38 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE
$100K. 53 draft topics of interest have been identified which include
but are not limited to: Carbon Cycle Measurements of the Atmosphere
and the Biosphere; Wind Energy Reliability and Cost Reduction; Solar
Energy; Hydrogen Delivery and Production; Hybrid Electric Vehicles
with a Special Focus On Plug-In Hybrids; Cellulosic Biomass to High-
Value Products; and Alternative Feedstocks to Chemicals. The RFP is
scheduled to open on or about 9/15/06 and close on 11/17/06. For more
info, contact Larry James at larry.james@science.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center2.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/CD30A4DB081C7036852571CD006B95A2?OpenDocument.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-06ER06-30. (Grants.gov 8/17/06)
The Defense Energy Support Center seeks Renewable Energy Certificates
for Kirtland Air Force Base, Dyess Air Force Base, NASA Johnson Space
Center, and the Department of Commerce. Responses due 8/28/06. For
more info, contact Leslie Simpson at leslie.simpson@dla.mil or go to:
http://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/DCMSolic.asp?SolicID=1108. Refer to
Sol# SP0600-06-R-0419. (Green Power Network 8/8/06)
The California Energy Commission requests proposals from marketing and
communication firms for the New Solar Homes Partnership (NSHP) Public
Awareness Campaign. This campaign supports the Commission’s NSHP goal
for achieving 400 MW of new distributed solar capacity by 2017.
Bidders would be responsible for providing an array of services that
encourage the purchase of new solar homes, and help establish a self-
sustaining solar homes market. $4.5 million expected to be available.
Responses due 9/14/06. For more info, contact Peg Bergmann at
pbergman@energy.state.ca.us or go to:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/renewables.html.
Refer to Sol# RFP #400-06-401.
Puget Sound Energy, Inc. requests proposals from prospective sellers
of renewable energy certificates sufficient to meet the needs of PSE's
current Green Power Program supply requirements and anticipated
program sales growth demands. PSE anticipates its Green Tag
requirement at 120,000 MWh to 150,000 MWh per year. Green Tags should
be created primarily in WA, OR and ID though projects from others
states will be evaluated on an as needed basis. Confidentiality
Agreements due 9/1/06, final proposals due 9/15/06. For more info,
contact Carrie Wirth at (425) 456-2409 or go to:
http://www.pse.com/solutions/doingBusiness_greenPowerRFP.aspx.
(Green Power Network 8/8/06)
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Paleoclimate
research. Projects should focus on the natural evolution of Earth's
climate with the goal of providing a baseline for present variability
and future trends through improved understanding of the physical,
chemical, and biological processes that influence climate over the
long-term. Proposals accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info,
contact David Verardo at dverardo@nsf.gov or go to:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12727.
Refer to Sol# PD-98-1530 (Grants.gov 8/17/06)
The Office of Naval Research requests research proposals for the
National Oceanographic Partnership Program and the Interagency on
Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration Grant Program.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Changes in an
Ice-Diminished Arctic. $18 million expected to be available, up to 14
awards anticipated. Responses due 11/30/06. For more info, contact
Ellen Simonoff at simonoe@onr.navy.mil or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10601. Refer
to Sol# BAA-06-029. (Grants.gov 8/14/06)
The U.S. Forest Service requests applications for the 2007 Challenge
Cost-Share Grant Program for urban and community forestry projects
that have national or widespread significance in their impact or
application. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: Green
Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Ecosystems (to advance the
emerging field of green infrastructure, with an emphasis on tree
canopy and restoring ecological function in urban settings) and
Innovative Urban and Community Forestry for Minority and Underserved
Populations. $1 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards
anticipated. Pre-proposals are required and are due 9/6/06, final
proposals due 12/5/06. For more info, contact Suzanne delVillar at
(909) 585-9268 or go to:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10475.
Refer to Sol# USDA-FS-08012006. (Grants.gov 8/2/06)
The U.S. Department of Energy, Genomics: GTL Program requests
proposals for the establishment of up to two GTL Bioenergy Research
Centers that develop novel biological solutions for the production of
such fuels as cellulosic ethanol or hydrogen or for other
groundbreaking bioenergy research with the potential to revolutionize
biology-based energy production. $250 million expected to be
available, 2 awards anticipated. Letters of Intent are requested but
not required and are due 12/5/06, final proposals due 2/1/07. For
more info, contact Eric Simpson at eric.simpson@ch.doe.gov or go to:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/E0680007EC6633FD852571BD005A4502?OpenDocument.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-06ER64304. (Grants.gov 8/1/06)
The U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO seeks bids for the
Energy Conservation Investment Project. Areas of acquisition include
mechanical energy-efficiency upgrades involving HVAC systems and
lighting upgrades. Estimated cost $1 - $5 million. Responses due
8/25/06. For more info, contact Ann Peternal-Boyle at
ann.peternal-boyle@usafa.af.mil or go to:
http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/DRU/10ABWLGC/FA7000%2D06%2DR%2D0042/SynopsisP.html.
Refer to Sol# FA7000-06-R-0042. (FBO 8/11/06)
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) requests qualifications from
firms to install solar photovoltaic systems in private residences in
CT. CCEF seeks additional installers as part of its Residential Solar
Photovoltaic Program, which provides rebates of up to $25K per
household for homeowners who install PV systems. Qualifications
accepted on an ongoing basis. For more info, contact
cefinfo@ctinnovations.com or go to:
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/investment/SolarInstallerRFQ.html.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests
proposals for Advanced Vehicle Research and Development. This
initiative supports the development and manufacturing of advanced on-
road vehicle components or systems in NY State, in areas including new
product development and siting or expansion of manufacturing
facilities that produce innovative on-road vehicle components or
systems. $5 million expected to be available. Proposals are due
10/4/06 and 2/21/07. For more info, contact Richard Drake at
rld@nyserda.org or go to:
http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2./.
Refer to Sol# PON 1090.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests
proposals for the NY State Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology
Initiative. This initiative supports further development and
implementation of the technologies necessary to convert hybrid
electric vehicles into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The program
goal is to develop systems that can be applied to the majority of NY
State owned hybrid electric passenger vehicles and light trucks,
estimated at 500 to 600 vehicles. $10 million expected to be
available, responses due 9/18/06. For more info, contact Richard
Drake at rld@nyserda.org or go to:
http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2./.
Refer to Sol# PON 1088.
15) California Energy Innovations Small Grant Program
The California Energy Commission requests proposals for the Energy
Innovations Small Grant Program to conduct research that establishes
the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. Research projects
must address a CA energy problem, provide a potential benefit to CA
electric and natural gas ratepayers and target one of the following
areas of interest: Industrial/Agriculture/Water End-use Efficiency;
Building End-use Efficiency; Environmentally Preferred Advanced
Generation; Renewable Generation; Energy-Related Environmental
Research; Energy Systems Integration. Maximum award for hardware
projects requiring physical testing is $95K, max. for modeling
projects if $50K. Pre-proposals are requested but not required and
are due 9/15/06, final proposals due 10/13/06. For more info, contact
eisgp@energy.state.ca.us or go to:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/smallgrant/index.html.
Refer to Sol# 06-02.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for
Pollution Prevention and Cleaner Production Networking. Projects must
focus on the development of Pollution Prevention and Cleaner
Production Networks and Forums for the Middle East and North Africa.
The objective of this initiative is to improve environmental
protection activities in these areas through enhanced knowledge of
pollution prevention and cleaner production concepts, information, and
programs. $85K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.
Responses due 9/25/06. For more info, contact Dale Medearis at
medearis.dale@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/oia/grants/africa/trade/index.html.
Refer to Sol# EPA-OIA-2006-001 (Grants.gov 8/9/06).
17) Superconductivity
The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications for
Superconducting Power Equipment, for work that builds upon lessons
learned and expands the electric power applications base to include
greater use of second-generation HTS wire. Areas of interest include:
Power Delivery Cables, Fault Current Limiters, and Other High
Temperature Superconductivity Applications. Up to $90 million
expected to be available, individual award range $20 - $30 million.
Responses due 10/24/06. For more info, contact Sue Miltenberger at
susan.miltenberger@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/0ba000b968a07c9885256c3f0067b90d/6a77a0672c42024b852571c6005bc82d?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,Superconducting%20. Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42874-00. (Grants.gov 8/10/06)
18) Lowe’s Toolbox
The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation requests proposals
for Lowe’s Toolbox for Education program. This program seeks to
empower parents, encourage their involvement in their children's
schools, and build stronger community spirit. Up to $5 million
available in 2006 - 2007, individual grants NTE $5K each. Responses
due 8/15/06 and 2/15/07. For more info, go to:
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.
(Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 8/15/06)
The Rodale Institute requests proposals for the Organic School Garden
Awards Program. This program recognizes K-12 school gardens that use
organic methods. Three winning schools will receive cash prizes of
$250, $500, and $1K. Responses due 10/31/06. For more info, go to
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml. (RFP Bulletin 8/4/06)
The Starbucks Foundation requests proposals for Environmental Literacy
for programs that offer place-based approaches for youth, ages 6-18,
to address environmental literacy and empower them to be heroes for a
sustainable environment in their own communities. Responses due
9/1/06. For more info, go to:
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&fav%5Ftest=1.
(RFP Bulletin 8/11/06)