1) Energy Efficient Iron and Steel Making

The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Collaborative Energy Efficiency Research in Iron-Making and Steel-Making. Through this RFP, DOE seeks collaborative R&D projects focused on advanced technologies that reduce the energy intensity in iron and steel making processes. The prime applicant must form a consortium which must include steel manufacturers. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 1) Analytical studies on displacing natural gas in ironmaking by the gasification of alternative fuels; and 2) New or improved alternative ironmaking technologies. 1 to 3 awards anticipated, award range $100K to $4 million. Letters of intent are requested but are not required and are due 8/1/06. Final proposals due 10/3/06. For more info, contact Matthew Barron at steel@go.doe.gov or go to:

https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/E779C35E3D0222D68525716B007815D8?OpenDocument.

Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-06GO96008. (Grants.gov 5/11/06)

2) Solid-State Lighting Research

The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications for the Solid- State Lighting Core Technologies Program. Areas of interest include:

Approaches to OLED structures. $3.75 million expected to be available, 2 to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/27/06. For more info, contact Theresa Hafer at Theresa.Hafer@netl.doe.gov or go to:

http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/3d84c25df7cf18428525716c006d1004?OpenDocument.

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-06NT42831-00. (Grants.gov 5/12/06)

3) Federal Renewables in the Great Lakes Region

The U.S. General Services Administration requests proposals to provide electric power to Federal facilities in GSA's Great Lakes Region. The approximate total annual electric requirement is 175,676,000 kWhs. The Government has divided its requirement into three pricing groups which each contain a requirement for renewable power. For the purposes of this contract, "renewable energy"

includes electricity generated from solar, wind, biomass, landfill gas, ocean (tidal, wave, current, and thermal), geothermal, municipal solid waste, or new hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additional new capacity at an existing hydroelectric project. Responses due 6/16/06. For more info, contact Ken Shutika at ken.shutika@gsa.gov or go to:

http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/GSA/PBS/NCR/GS%2D00P%2D06%2DBSD%2D0398/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# GS-00P-06-BSD-0398. (FBO 6/2/06)

4) Renewables in Connecticut

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) seeks up to 85 MW of renewable energy development. CCEF is interested in projects that are well beyond the pre-development stage, use commercially available technologies, have already achieved substantial progress in permitting and site control, require minimal investment from CCEF, and are ready for deployment. The generating facilities must be located within CT. Areas of interest include solar, wind, ocean thermal, wave or tidal energy, fuel cells, landfill gas, hydro and low emission advised biomass conversion technologies. Responses due 7/17/16. For more info, go to:

http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/investment/Project100.html.

Refer to Class I Renewable Development Projects, Sol# CCEF-P100-RD2-001. (Green Power Network 5/30/06)

5) Northeast Diesel Emission Reductions - Regions 1 and 2

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Northeast Diesel Collaborative projects in Regions 1 and 2 which includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT, NJ, NY, PR, VI and the Tribal Nations in these States. Projects can involve cleaner fuels, idle reduction, and retrofit technology. $1.48 million expected to be available, up to 12 awards anticipated. For more info, contact Lucy Edmondson at edmondson.lucy@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.epa.gov/ne/eco/diesel/assets/pdfs/NEDC-RFP.pdf.

Refer to Sol# EPA-R1-NEDC-2006. (Grants.gov 5/5/06)

6) Southeast Diesel Collaborative

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Southeast Diesel Collaborative projects in Regions 4 which includes AL, FL, GA, KT, MS, NC, SC and TN. Projects may include, but are not limited to, a variety of emissions reductions solutions such as:

add-on technology, engine replacement or rebuilds, and idle reduction technologies or strategies. $100K expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due 7/7/06. For more info, contact Alan Powell at Powell.alan@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/mobile/sedc-rfpfinal52306.pdf. Refer to Sol# EPA-R4-SEDC-2006. (Grants.gov 5/30/06)

7) Resource Conservation Challenge - Region 1

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Resource Conservation Challenge Grant Program in Region 1 which includes CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT. Through this program, EPA seeks

to: 1) Prevent pollution at the source of production through toxic use reduction and the more efficient use of materials, energy, water, and natural resources; and 2) Reduce environmental impacts by promoting recycling, composting, waste minimization, beneficial reuse, market development, and sustainable purchasing practices.

$130K expected to be available, up to 7 awards anticipated. Project summaries are required and are due 6/9/06, final proposals due 7/19/06. For more info, contact Chris Beling at beling.christine@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9350.

Refer to Sol# EPA-R1-RCC-2006. (Grants.gov 5/5/06)

8) Source Reduction

The Environmental Protection Agency request proposals for Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grants for projects in Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10. EPA is interested in funding projects which assist in reducing hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants entering waste streams or otherwise released into the environment prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal. $163K expected to be available, up to 40 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/19/06. For more info, including Region-specific goals and contacts, go to:

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/srap06.htm. Refer to Sol# EPA-OPPT-06-008. (Grants.gov 5/17/06)

9) Consumer Education and GHG Reduction

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for Consumer Education About Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Awareness and Use of Energy-Efficient Products and Practices. The purpose of this initiative is to increase overall consumer understanding and relevance of the connection between energy efficiency and the environment on national, regional and local levels. $1.35 million expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/9/06. For more info, contact Denise Durrett at durrett.denise@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.epa.gov/oar/grants/06-04.pdf. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CPPD-06-04. (Grants.gov 5/9/06)

10) State-Level Policies and GHG Reduction

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the State Policy-Based Approaches to Reducing Emissions Through Improved Greenhouse Gas Management and Clean Energy Grant Program. The purpose of this solicitation is to assist interested state energy, environmental, and utility offices to evaluate their energy programs and develop clean energy plans that will address their states'

environmental challenges through improved air quality. Through this RFP, states may develop their unique strategies and plans that integrate their clean energy and environmental goals. $600K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/9/06.

For more info, contact Edgar Mercado at mercado.edgar@epa.gov or go

to: http://www.epa.gov/oar/grants/06-02.pdf. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CPPD-06-02. (Grants.gov 5/9/06)

11) NOAA Climate Program

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requests proposals for the Climate Program. The NOAA Climate Program is designed to improve our ability to observe, understand, predict, and respond to changes in the global environment. 10 areas of interest identified, including but not limited to: Climate Change Data and Detection; The Global Carbon Cycle; and Climate Prediction Program for the Americas. Letters of Intent are requested but are not required and are due 5/30/06, final proposals due 7/25/06.

$6 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated.

For more info, contact Steve Drescher at steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9283.

Refer to Sol# OAR-CPO-2007-2000636. (Grants.gov 5/2/06)

12) Water Conservation in Hawaii

The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Irrigation Related Technical Services for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program - Ground and Surface Water Conservation (EQIP-GSWC) in Hawaii. This program supports ground water and surface water conservation projects in areas including but not limited to:

1) Improvement of irrigation system efficiency; and 2) Conversion to less water-intensive crops. $75K expected to be available, up to

6 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/23/06. For more info, contact Shirley Yamaguchi at shirley.yamaguchi@hi.usda.gov or go to:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=9632&mode=VIEW. Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-HI-06-04. (Grants.gov 5/23/03)

13) Indoor Air Quality - Region 7

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Indoor Air Quality Projects in Region 7, which includes IA, KS, MO and NE. $160K expected to be available, award range $5K to $60K.

Responses due 6/14/06. For more info, contact Robert Dye at dye.robert@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9228.

Refer to Sol# EPA-R7ARTD-06-004. (Grants.gov 4/27/06)

14) Efficiency in Developing Countries

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Implementation of Energy-Efficient Standards and Labeling Programs in Developing Countries Grant Program. This initiative seeks to support work with developing countries to expand the availability of energy- efficient appliances, lighting and other products. Up to $500K expected to be available, one award anticipated. Responses due 6/16/06. For more info, contact Carole Cook at cook.carole@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/oar/grants/06-06.pdf. Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-06-06. (Grants.gov 5/1/06)

15) Captain Planet

The Captain Planet Foundation provides $500 to $2.5K grants to help children and youth around the world work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. 4 grant cycles a year, next deadline is 6/30/06.

For more info, go to: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/.

(PND RFP Bulletin 5/11/06)