Closed Solicitations
Combined Heat and Power Systems Technology Development Demonstration
Title: Modification to Previous Grant: Combined Heat and Power Systems Technology Development Demonstration
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000016
Sponsor: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Total Funding:
Awards: ceiling $30M, award floor: $250K
Posted Date: 07/13/2009
Application Due Date: 8/04/2009
Energy Efficient Building Technologies
Title: Recovery Act: Advanced Energy Efficient Building Technologies
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000115
Sponsor: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Total Funding: $25M - $75M total
Awards: 45-90 awards, over 1-3 years,
Cost share: 20% of total allowable costs; not less than 10% for academic institutions
Posted Date: 06/29/2009
Application Due Date: 8/15/2009
The National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking applications under six broad areas of interest.
- Advanced Building Control Strategies, Communications and Information Technologies for Net-Zero Energy Buildings
- Analysis, Design and Technical Tools
- Building Envelope and Windows
- Residential and Commercial HVAC and Crosscutting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Research
- Water Heating, Residential and Commercial Appliances and MELs
- Solar Heating and Cooling
For more information on subtopic interest areas, visit the website listed below.
Wind Energy Consortia
Title: Recovery Act: Wind Energy Consortia between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000090
Sponsor: DOE - Golden Field Office, DOE - EERE
Awards: 2 - 3 grants, $8M to $12M mas per grant, total grant allocation $24M
Letter of Intent: 06/16/2009
Applications: 07/30/2009
Applicants must provide at least a 10% cost share of total project costs including at least 20% for R&D. Applicants who have not submitted a letter of intent will not be considered for an award.
The applicant and consortium members may only submit a letter of intent and FOA application on one team. Letters of intent are due by June 16, 2009. Those invited to submit a full application will have their response due to DRDA by July 22, 2009 for submission to sponsor by July 29, 2009.
Proposals are sought to stimulate jobs in the wind manufacturing and construction sectors, further advancements in R&D, eliminate barriers to the further deployment of wind energy, reduce the cost and risk of wind energy installations, and stimulate partnerships between institutions of higher learning and the wind industry. The workforce development initiatives will enhance wind energy education that maps to the green energy economy, including the creation of a new generation of energy professionals and wind technologists of the future.
Below is a limited list of areas in which proposals will be sought. Proposals are not limited to this list.
- Partnerships for Wind Research and Turbine Reliability: Universities in regions of the country representative of the mid-west wind belt (typically having a steady Class 3-4 resource all year) are encouraged to team with industry partners to establish facilities/equipment and a research agenda necessary to study major challenges facing today’s wind industry. Proposals that address one or more challenges described in the “20% Wind Energy by 2030” report and include descriptions of how the wind hardware and software purchased will be requested. DOE will highly encourage research in “turbine reliability” as a topic in any consortia proposal.
- Wind Energy Research & Development: University R&D to advance material design, performance measurements, analytical models, and leveraging partnerships with industry to improve power systems operations, maintenance or repair operations, wind turbine and/or component manufacturing, and interdisciplinary system integration. Fellowships, internships, etc. may be used to support the research agenda.
Eligibility will be restricted to four-year institutions of higher learning, and DOE anticipates that pre-applications will be required prior to the application deadline. All projects will be funded for maximum of two (2) years, with one or more budget periods.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=47732
RFI: Fuel Cells Designed for CHP and APU Applications
Title: RFI: Technical and Cost Targets for Fuel Cells Designed for CHP and APU Applications
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000111
Sponsor: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: n/a
Date Posted: 05/28/2009
Letter of Intent Due Date: 06/30/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders and the research community on proposed performance, durability and cost targets for fuel cells designed for residential combined heat and power (CHP) and auxilliary power unit (APU) applications.
This is a Request for Information and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, DOE is not accepting applications and is instead providing an opportunity for stakeholders to submit feedback on targets for residential Combined Heat and Power and Auxiliary Power Unit applications.
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=47618
PV & Concentrating Solar Power R&D
Title: Recovery Act: National Laboratory Call for Foundational PV & Concentrating Solar Power R&D
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000087
Sponsor: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: 10 - 15 awards, $17M total funding in four areas
Date Posted: 05/27/2009
Due Date: 07/15/2009
- Topic 1: Next Generation PV Technologies
Potential areas of interest for this Topic include, but are not limited to the following:- PV Devices– organic, crystalline, non-single crystal devices, photoelectrochemical, advanced multi-junction, low dimensional structures, optimized interfaces, transport properties and cross-cutting issues
- Hybrid PV Device Concepts – fuels generation, powered electrochromics and storage
- Manufacturing – low cost techniques, environmental/recycling issues and novel manufacturing
- Topic 2:PV Supply Chain and Crosscutting Technologies
Proposals are sought to identify and accelerate the development of unique products or processes that are expected to have a large impact on the industry, focusing on component and/or manufacturing technologies with the potential to have a near-term impact on a substantial segment of the PV industry.
- Topic 3: Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Energy Storage for Concentrating Solar Power
- Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids (HTF): Proposals are sought covering a broad range of investigation into new fluids for high-temperature heat transfer applications. In doing so, the scope of interest is not limited to pure substances or solutions that meet the strict definition of a fluid. Candidate fluids may include homogeneous eutectic mixtures or heterogeneous two-phase mixtures such as sol suspensions and colloidal dispersions.
- Novel TES Systems: Proposals are sought covering the development of novel concepts for thermal energy storage (TES) systems that are applicable to any of the CSP systems. The thermal energy storage system may utilize a high temperature working fluid proposed or it may be entirely separate.
- Topic 4: Advanced CSP Concepts, Testing and Evaluation
Under this Topic, proposals are sought to enhance existing national laboratory testing and evaluation capabilities to better support new materials and design testing in the areas of:- Concentrator Optics
- Advanced Receivers
- Heat Transfer Fluids and Thermal Storage Materials
- Topic 5: Advanced Photovoltaics Manufacturing Capability
Proposals are sought to enhance existing national laboratory process development capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Restricted to DOE National Laboratories or DOE National Laboratory-led Consortia. Cost share will be required for institutions of higher education, nonprofit or for-profit private entities, and state and local governments who team with the National Lab primary at least 20% of the total budget for research and development projects.
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=239dKdpYpMrxLp1T4hXQWVpZrkyk6fNSvQ2pcyY3mTyHsJv1SNrL!1834325596?oppId=47577&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Solar Deployment
Title: Recovery Act: High Penetration Solar Deployment
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000085
Sponsor: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: 9 - 13 awards, $37.5M total funding in four areas
Date Posted: 05/27/2009
Due Date: 07/30/2009
- Area 1: Improved Modeling Tools Development (1 year phases, up to 3 years).
- Area 2: Field Verification of High-Penetration Levels of PV into the Distribution Grid (1 year phases, 3-5 years)
- Area 3: Modular Power Architecture (=< 1 year)
- Area 4: Demonstration of PV and Energy Storage for Smart Grids (=< 1 year)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must include a utility partner
- Cost share required
- All projects must be planned with phases, not exceeding 12 months in duration. These projects may be incrementally funded. DOE will conduct a review of all projects awarded through this FOA upon completion of each phase
- Phase 1 of all topics will be funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Phase 1 will be negotiated as a stand-alone Award. Subject to availability of funding, all future Phases (Topics 1 and 2 only) are planned to be negotiated as a separate agreement. Cost share and reporting requirements will differ between Phases
- The Application must include an attachment to the narrative with a statement of the number of jobs that will be provided in Phase 1 and a discussion of how it will be achieved
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=239dKdpYpMrxLp1T4hXQWVpZrkyk6fNSvQ2pcyY3mTyHsJv1SNrL!1834325596?oppId=47579&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
High Efficiency Solar Cells for Space
Title: High Efficiency Solar Cells for Space and Near Space Application
Funding Opportunity: RECOVERY_BAAVS0703_CALL0019
Sponsor: U. S. Airforce
Awards: 2 or more awards, $5.5M total funding for three areas ($4M Recovery Act)
Date Posted: 05/12/2009
Due Date: 06/12/2009
- Area 1: Advanced High Efficiency 40% photovoltaics.
To develop an ultrahigh efficiency (>40%) solar cell that is radiation hardened for space applications. The desired new solar cell would be flexible, lightweight, and radiation hardened, focusing on significantly improved performance metrics (W/m2 and W/Kg) over current state of the art devices. Technologies involving organic-based designs are not expected to be feasible and will not be evaluated. - $1M anticipated funding - Area 2: Anti-Reflection Coatings
High efficiency solar cells require development of a superior anti-reflection coating (ARCs) with wider spectral transmissivity. The improved ARC must also be survivable under typical orbital conditions such as temperature cycling, atomic oxygen, and ultraviolet as well as electron/proton irradiation. A clear pathway to manufacturability should be evident in the proposal and a transition path to a primary solar cell vendor must be discussed. - $500,000 anticipated funding - Area 3: Solar Array/Blanket Integration
Innovative solutions are sought for the design and construction of a lightweight Integrated Blanket/Interconnect System (IBIS) for flexible, high efficiency multijunction solar cells. The IBIS includes, but is not limited to, the underlying support material upon which the ultra-thin solar cells are laid down, the electrical interconnects between the individual solar cells, by-pass diodes, space environmental protection for the solar cells, and the electrical egress from the solar cell strings to the spacecraft power bus. A clear pathway to manufacturability should be evident in the proposal and a transition path and/or partnership with primary solar cell vendor and integrator must be discussed. - $4M anticipated (Recovery Act) funding
On the Web:https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4c4ea4135497a995c37a5259d436080a&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=
Integrated Biorefinery Operations
Title: Recovery Act - Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000096
Sponsor: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: 15 awards, $50M award ceiling, $480 award total
Date Posted: 05/07/2009
Due Date: 06/30/2009
The intent of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will be to select integrated biorefinery projects that have the necessary technical and economic performance data that validates their readiness for the next level of scale-up. In general, integrated biorefineries employ various combinations of feedstocks and conversion technologies to produce a variety of products, with the main focus on producing biofuels and bioproducts.
Co- or by-products can include additional fuels, chemicals (or other materials), and heat and power. For the purpose of this FOA, the term integrated biorefinery is a facility that uses an acceptable feedstock (as defined in the FOA), to produce a biofuel or bioproduct as the primary product (as defined in the FOA) and may produce other products including additional fuels, chemicals (or other materials), and heat and power as co-products.
These integrated biorefineries would produce, as their primary product, a liquid transportation fuel that supports, depending on topic area, meeting the advanced, renewable or advanced biofuels portion of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) or, depending on topic area, a bioproduct that substitutes for petroleum-based feedstocks and products.
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=47227
Recovery Act: ARPA-E
Title: RECOVERY ACT-Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy(ARPA-E)
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000065
Sponsor: Department of Energy
Awards: up to $20M
Date Posted: 04/29/2009
Due Date: 06/02/2009
Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E). ARPA-E is a new organization within the Department of Energy, created specifically to foster research and development of transformational energy-related technologies. Transformational technologies are by definition technologies that disrupt the status quo. They are not merely better than current technologies, they are significantly better. This FOA supports the Nation's need for transformational energy-related technologies to overcome the threats posed by climate change and energy security, arising from its reliance on traditional uses of fossil fuels and the dominant use of oil in transportation.
Smart Grid Demonstrations
Title: Recovery Act - Smart Grid Demonstrations
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000036
Sponsor: National Energy Technology Lab
Awards:
Date Posted: 04/16/2009
Due Date: 05/06/2009
Smart Grid projects will include regionally unique demonstrations to verify smart grid technology viability, quantify smart grid costs and benefits, and validate new smart grid business models, at a scale that can be readily adapted and replicated around the country.
The goal of this FOA is to demonstrate technologies in regions across the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America that embody essential and salient characteristics of each region and present a suite of use cases for national implementation and replication. From these use cases, the goal is to collect and provide the optimal amount of information necessary for customers, distributors, and generators to change their behavior in a way that reduces system demands and costs, increases energy efficiency, optimally allocates and matches demand and resources to meet that demand, and increases the reliability of the grid.
The social benefits of a smart grid are reduced emissions, lower costs, increased reliability, greater security and flexibility to accommodate new energy technologies, including renewable, intermittent and distributed sources.
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=R9d7KQTFbJGwQ71pN2kvzqxnQQ48Qfvlh2FTWxTsQZrLSDv5GQwy!-1575494556?oppId=46836&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Large Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility
Title: Large Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000112
Sponsor: Department of Energy
Awards: $45M
Anticipated RFP Post Date: June 2009
Date Posted: 07/07/2009
Due Date: 08/13/2009
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is for the design and construction of a large dynamometer facility for testing 5 to 15 MW rated drivetrains, with supporting systems, and the operation and maintenance of these facilities for the benefit of wind stakeholders nationwide. The proposed facility can be new construction or involve the design and modification of an existing building suitable for electrical, mechanical, and other physical needs associated with a dynamometer test stand.
Applicants will be required to submit detailed multi-phase plans including concept designs, preliminary designs, engineering procurement and construction contract management, and operation and maintenance.
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48091
Advanced Water Power Technologies
Title: Advanced Water Power Technologies
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000069
Sponsor: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awards: up to $12M
Date Posted: 04/08/2009
Due Date: 05/06/2009 - letters of intent, 6/04/2009 - completed applications
This Funding Opportunity Announcement is directed at industry partners and industry-led teams to support the research and development of water power technologies. This opportunity includes three topic areas:
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Conversion Device or Component Design and Development
- Marine and Hydrokinetic Site-specific Environmental Studies/Information
- Advanced Water Power Market Acceleration Projects/Analysis and Assessments
On the Web:http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/solicitations_detail.html?sol_id=234
Sensors and Controls for Power and Fuel Systems
Title: Fundamental Developments in Sensors and Controls for Power and Fuel Systems
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000059
Sponsor: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards:
Date Posted: 04/01/2009
Due Date: 05/12/2009
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking innovative research and development of sensor and control systems to support the full-scale implementation and operation of highly efficient, near zero emission power generation technologies. These technologies include advanced combustion, gasification, turbines, fuel cells, gas cleaning and separation technologies, and carbon capture. Technology development is also in place for the concurrent production of synthetic fuels from coal and other domestic resources.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Gsy2Jkkf7hdgvs2kTpkv1NFhl6WQgWwhrRB8LyQsY6xnQ2JBLp3L!29717242?oppId=46545&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Solar Policy and Analysis Regional Centers
Title: Request for Information - Solar Policy and Analysis Regional Centers (SPARCs)
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS36-09GO39007-RFI
Sponsor: Department of Energy (DOE)
Awards: n/a
Date Posted: 04/03/2009
Due Date: 05/07/2009
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, DOE is not accepting applications and is instead seeking information regarding the creation of Solar Policy and Analysis Regional Centers (SPARCs) to develop and disseminate accurate and timely local, state and regional policy research and analysis that supports solar commercialization to benefit stakeholders nationwide
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Gsy2Jkkf7hdgvs2kTpkv1NFhl6WQgWwhrRB8LyQsY6xnQ2JBLp3L!29717242?oppId=46602&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Energy RDT&E - Division A, Title III of the Recovery Act
Title: Energy RDT&E - Division A, Title III of the Recovery Act
Sponsor: DoD
Awards: See below
Date Posted: 03/25/2009
Download pdf with details : http://www.defenselink.mil/recovery/plans_reports/2009/march/ARRA_DoD_Expenditure_Plans.pdf
On the web: http://www.defenselink.mil/recovery/
Transportation Electrification
Title: Recovery Act-Transportation Electrification
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000028
Sponsor: DOE - National Energy Technology Laboratory, EERE
Awards:
Date Posted: 03/19/2009
Due Date: 05/13/2009
The Department of Energy is seeking applications for grants to establish development, demonstration, evaluation, and education projects to accelerate the market introduction and penetration of advanced electric drive vehicles. One of the electric drive technologies that will be emphasized in this project are Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV).
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46161
Nuclear Energy University Programs
Title: Nuclear Energy University Programs - Infrastructure Support
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000040
Sponsor:DOE - Idaho Field Office
Awards: 20 awards, $300,000 award ceiling
Date Posted: 03/11/2009
Due Date: 04/15/2009
This funding opportunity is for development of Nuclear Scientific Engineering (NSE) infrastructure capabilities at U.S. universities and colleges. Infrastructure is defined as equipment and instrumentation that supports NSE Research Development and education programs at U.S. universities and colleges.
On the Web: http://www.ne.doe.gov/universityPrograms/neUniversity2a.html orhttp://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=qxp2JS6RfRp9YSn7J2XnTppf1yr8GmsxHJNL7Z48rrQP3J4VTJLl!1080975809?oppId=46002&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Petroleum Reduction Technologies
Title: Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS26-09NT01236-04
Sponsor: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 15M ceiling, 5M floor
Date Posted: 03/09/2009
Due Date: 05/29/2009
Under this Area of Interest funds are being offered for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support an alternative fueled vehicle or advanced technology vehicle is also eligible. Operation and maintenance of vehicles, infrastructure and other associated equipment acquired through the program are also allowable within specified limits.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/9FEFD7404BACF12F8525757400701AFE?OpenDocument
20% Wind by 2030
Title: 20% Wind by 2030: Overcoming the Challenges: DE-PS36-09GO99009
Sponsors: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: 6M over 2 years
Date Posted: 01/09/2009
Due Date: 03/03/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $6 million over two years (FY09-FY10) to address wind development technical challenges and market acceptance barriers as outlined in the "20% Wind Energy by 2030" report. The announcement will address six topic areas: (1) turbine research, development and testing; (2) distributed wind technologies; (3) market acceptance efforts; (4) environmental research and sitting strategies; (5) transmission analysis, planning and assessments; and (6) workforce development.
Completed FOA applications are due by March 3, 2009. The complete FOA can be viewed on the Grants.gov Web site. DOE anticipates notifying applicants selected for award by the end of April 2009 and making awards by the end of September 2009. Funding is subject to annual Congressional appropriations.
On the Web:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/93B941D47CFE4AF885257539007EFD14?OpenDocument
National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) TIP Competition
Title: National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) TIP Competition in Energy and Nanomaterials
Due Date: January 15, March 9, May 11, and July 13, 2009
In this call for white papers, TIP is seeking information in all areas of critical national need, but also seeks information to assist TIP in further defining several topic areas under development. White papers may discuss any area of critical national need of interest to the submitter, or may address any of the following topic areas: civil infrastructure, complex networks and complex systems, energy, ensuring future water supply, manufacturing, nanomaterials/nanotechnology, personalized medicine, and sustainable chemistry.
On the Web: http://www.nist.gov/tip/frn_seeking_whitepapers.pdf and http://www.nist.gov/tip/guide_for_white_papers.pdf
Clean Coal Power Initiative, Round 3
Title: Clean Coal Power Initiative, Round 3 DE-PS26-08NT43181
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy – National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: Multiple awards; $340M total funding; Cost share – 50%
Date Posted: 08/11/08
Due Date: 1/15/2009
This announcement is seeking advanced coal-based projects that have progressed beyond the research and development stage to a point of readiness for operation at a scale that, once demonstrated, can be readily replicated and deployed into commercial practice within the electric power industry. This announcement is specifically targeting advanced coal-based systems and subsystems that capture and sequester, or put to beneficial reuse, carbon dioxide emissions. The announcement is also open to any coal-based, advanced carbon capture technologies that result in co-benefits with respect to efficiency, environmental, or economic improvements potentially capable of achieving CCPI coal technology performance levels specified in the EPACT 2005, Title IV, Subtitle A, Section 402 (Table 1).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/381D0BFF0BCDDEFD852572E60065938E?OpenDocument
Novel Non-Precious Metal Hydrogen Separation and Production R D
Title: Novel Non-Precious Metal Hydrogen Separation and Production R D
Funding Opportunity: DE-FOA-0000103
Sponsor: DOE - National Energy Technology Lab
Awards: 5 awards, totalling $5M
Date Posted: 06/01/2009
Letter of Intent Due Date: 07/01/2009
This program is designed to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Strategic Plan by providing core competencies related to Hydrogen Separations Technologies. The specific objective of this activity is to competitively solicit projects under the the Hydrogen and Clean Fuels program area to develop novel Hydrogen Production technologies.
Applications are sought in the following areas:
- Topic 1: Novel, Non-precious Metal Hydrogen Separation
- Topic 2: Hydrogen Production R&D
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=BJTsKlyG6Mm19dGlPz26LPFjwQTp5xQ2mqhN75VRhBH1kRwpfplP!850854691?oppId=47701&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Instrumentation for Materials Research
Title: Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Projects (IMR-MIP)
Funding Opportunity: NSF 09-547
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: 2 to 3 (1 or 2 CED awards and up to 1 CNST award), 3M total in FY2009 pending the availability of funds.
Date Posted:
Due Date: 06/29/2009
The Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major Instrumentation Project (IMR-MIP) program in the Division of Materials Research provides support for the design and construction of major instruments costing more than $4 million but less than $20 million.
The program also supports the development of detailed conceptual and engineering design for new tools for materials preparation or characterization at major user facilities. Such instruments may include, for example, neutron beam lines, synchrotron beam lines, and high field magnets, as well as development of detectors and preparation environments necessary to support materials research.
The program supports two types of awards: Conceptual and Engineering Design (CED) awards and Construction (CNST) awards. A CED award will enable the proposer to do the necessary engineering design of the instrument. A CNST proposal may only be submitted after a satisfactory engineering design of the instrument has been completed and has been approved by both the facility at which the instrument will be situated and by NSF.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09547/nsf09547.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
Geothermal Systems Research
Title: Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS36-09GO99018
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Awards: 10M FY'2009
Date Posted: 03/04/2009
Due Date: 04/30/2009
Supporting technological improvements and overall geothermal systems analysis to establish critical energy, environmental and economic baseline information are needed in the following topic areas: air cooling; drilling systems; high temperature downhole tools; high-volume lifting and pumping; zonal isolation; integrated chemical, thermal and hydrological modeling; image fluid flow; induced seismicity; geophysical exploration technologies; stimulation Prediction Models; geothermal analysis; smart tracers; supercritical carbon dioxide/reservoir rock chemical interactions; tracers and tracer interpretation; and working fluids for binary power plants.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4EDA21A799697B508525756F0061D4FF?OpenDocument
Hydrogen Sensor Technologies
Title: Research and Development of Hydrogen Sensor Technologies
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS36-09GO99004
Sponsor: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awards: $2.5 million
Date Posted: 03/09/2009
Due Date: 04/30/2009
The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to develop low-cost sensor technologies that can be directly integrated with hydrogen systems and are resistant to contaminants. The sensor must detect/measure hydrogen in situ. For each sensor project, an applicant must explain how a proposed technology will exceed the current state of the art. The goal is to develop a sensing technology for determination of hydrogen presence prior to reaching a flammable mixture. Sensors should be suitable for at least one of the following applications: stationary systems, portable devices, transportation, or infrastructure.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/422B208A9600A5F685257574007E9B62?OpenDocument
Scale Biorefinery Projects
Title: Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations: DE-PS36-09GO99038
Sponsors: DOE - Golden Field Office
Awards: 200M over 6 years with 5 - 12 awards
Date Posted: 12/22/2008
Due Date: 04/30/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $200 million over six years (FY 2009 – FY 2014), to support the development of pilot and demonstration-scale biorefineries including the use of feedstocks such as algae and production of advanced biofuels such as bio-butanol, green gasoline and other innovative biofuels.
The FOA has two topic areas for biorefinery development:
- Pilot-scale, minimum throughput of one dry tonne of feedstock per day with a minimum non-federal cost-share at 30 percent.
- Demonstration-scale minimum throughput of 50 dry tonnes of feedstock per day, with a minimum non-federal cost-share at 50 percent.
DOE anticipates making approximately 5-12 awards under this announcement, depending on the topic area, and size of awards. Projects selected under this FOA will provide operational data that reduces the risk associated with commercialization. The intent of this FOA is to have integrated biorefinery projects at the pilot and demonstration scale levels operational within three to four years after applicants are selected. All projects must be located within the U.S., use feedstock from domestic biomass resources, and demonstrate significant greenhouse gas reductions on a lifecycle basis. This FOA adds to over $1 billion DOE has committed to research, development, and demonstration of cellulosic biofuels technology. This is funding number DE-PS36-09GO99038.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Jg1dWSP23sn1wT1qhhlf9ZcvsWttKl9x24FH4fBMGQnrWZWrJYnD!-1104271278?oppId=18707&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
National Geothermal Database
Title: National Geothermal Database (DE-PS36-08GO98020)
Sponsor:U. S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: total 5M over 3 years
Due Date: 02/03/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office is soliciting research proposals (DE-PS36-08GO98020) to create a web-based National Geothermal Database that will serve as a central repository for all publicly accessible geothermal data. The National Geothermal Database will store critical geothermal site attribute information such as temperature at depth, seismicity/microseismicity, fracture maps, drilling data, permeability data, well logs, geophysical surveys, etc. The database should be inclusive of all types of geothermal resources such as hydrothermal, geopressured, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, geothermal fluids coproduced with oil and/or gas, etc.
On the Web:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/7CAC4E5E3DA165D9852574D30071183E?OpenDocument
Surface Catalysis for Energy (SurfCat)
Title: DARPA-BAA-08-48 Surface Catalysis for Energy (SurfCat)
Sponsor: DARPA
Date Posted: 05/15/2008
Initial Full Proposal Due: 07/02/2008
Closing Date: 05/15/2009
DARPA is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of heterogeneous chemical catalysis that will enable more energy efficient reactions. Specifically, DARPA is interested in catalysts that will ultimately facilitate the mainstream use of alternative energy sources.
- Technical Area 1: Fuel Flexible Fuel Cells
- Technical Area 2: Catalysts for Biomass Fuels
- Technical Area 3: Solar Fuel Catalysts
Hydrogen (and Fuel Cell) Market Transformation
Title: Request for Information: Hydrogen Market Transformation
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS36-09GO39003-RFI
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awards:
Date Posted: 02/04/2009
Due Date:03/31/2009
This is a Request for Information (RFI) and not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA); therefore, DOE is not accepting applications and is instead seeking stakeholder and public input on potential early markets and deployment opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells. The information collected will help guide the Program’s efforts to identify key early markets and related green domestic jobs, validate hydrogen and fuel cell system performance through data collection and communicate results, cultivate demand and accelerate market development, and reduce non-technical barriers that hinder market penetration.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/5589E5EC2959756385257553006E80C1?OpenDocument
Energy Upgrades for Michigan Schools
Title: Energy Efficiency Grants - Energy Upgrades for Michigan Schools
Funding Opportunity: Energy Efficiency Fund. Case No. U-13129
Sponsor: Michigan Public Service Commission
Awards: up to 5.5M
Date Posted: 02/13/2009
Due Date:03/13/2009
The Michigan Public Service Commission invites proposals from non-profit and public organizations that will design and coordinate a means to facilitate the successful installation and operation of small scale, on-site energy systems using renewable energy sources and energy efficiency upgrades at Michigan public and private K-12 schools, community colleges, junior colleges and universities. Up to 5.5 million will be allocated for the grants. The RFP is located on the MPSC's web site: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Renewable_Shools_RFP_267316_7.pdf.
Contact: Judy Palnau (517) 241-3323
On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc
Michigan Saves - Administrative Structure Development
Title: Energy Efficiency Grants - Michigan Saves
Funding Opportunity: Energy Efficiency Fund. Case No. U-13129
Sponsor: Michigan Public Service Commission
Awards: up to 8.1M
Date Posted: 02/13/2009
Due Date:03/13/2009
The Michigan Public Service Commission released a RFP for a Michigan energy efficiency grant for all customer classes. The grant makes available up to $8.1 million for the creation of a statewide, innovative energy efficiency and distributed renewable energy financing system called Michigan Saves. The grant will be used to develop the administrative structure for the Michigan Saves system, and to create a trust fund that will serve as an initial capital pool to finance the installation of energy efficiency measures with no up-front cost to utility customers. The RFP is located on the MPSC's Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/Michigan_Saves_RFP_267313_7.pdf.
Contact: Judy Palnau (517) 241-3323
On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc
Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Title: Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS36-09GO99016
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: total award 25M over 4 years, award ceiling 5M. award floor 1M
Date Posted: 01/30/2009
Due Date:03/06/2009
The purpose of the initiative is to competitively award grants to eligible entities to carry out research on and development and demonstration of (A): biofuels and biobased products; and (B) the methods, practices and technologies, for the production of biofuels and biobased products.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4AEB086E28EB0B208525754E007294C3?OpenDocument
Environmental Sustainability
Title: Environmental Sustainability
Funding Opportunity: PD-09-7643
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: Discretionary
Date Posted: 12/05/2009
Due Date: 03/01/2009
The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. This program supports engineering research that seeks to balance society's need to provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions.
There are four principal general research areas which are supported: Industrial Ecology Green Engineering Ecological Engineering Earth Systems Engineering Topics of interest in Industrial Ecology include advancements in modeling such as life cycle assessment, materials flow analysis, input/output economic models, and novel metrics for measuring sustainable systems.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Education Grant
Title: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Nuclear Education Grant Program Announcement of Opportunity, Fiscal Year 2009
Funding Opportunity: HR-FN-1008-EDU3
Sponsors: U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Awards: $8M with $450K award ceiling and $100K award floor
Date Posted: 12/24/2008
Due Date: 02/25/2009
Faculty Development Grants Program recognizes the need to attract, recruit or retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. Funding under this announcement is intended to support faculty in the nuclear-related fields of Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry and related disciplines as determined by the NRC.
The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty in these academic areas during the first 6 years of their career. Grants may include support for developing applications for research and small amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment stipends, participation in professional society meetings, preparation of papers, travel, and support for graduate assistants, and associated expenses as related to research projects or an institution’s faculty development plan.
Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies
Title: Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies
Funding Opportunity: DE-PS26-09NT01236-01
Sponsors: National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 4 years with $6M in funds for up to 22 projects
Date Posted: 01/21/2009
Due Date: 02/27/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy ( DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory ( NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ( EERE) Vehicle Technologies is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.
Areas of Interest
- Refueling Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels
- Incremental Costs of Dedicated Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs)
- Education, Outreach, & Workshops for Petroleum Reduction Fuels and Technologies
Questions
Questions relating to the registration process, system requirements, how an application form works, or the submittal process must be directed to Grants.gov at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Part VII of this announcement explains how to submit other questions to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=18705
Nuclear Energy University Programs (NEUP) R&D Announcement
Title: University Research in Advanced Combustion and Emissions Control
Sponsors:DOE - Office of Nuclear Energy
Awards: 13-15M
Due Date: 01/19/2009
The Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy has announced its 2009 University Programs (NEUP) research and development (R&D) solicitation. The solicitation is open to all U.S. colleges and universities. R&D awards under this solicitation are expected to total between $13M -$50M, based on available funding. Only pre-applications for proposed projects are being requested at this time. The full solicitation is expected to be issued in the February 2009 timeframe.
NEUP will fund R&D that facilitates achievement of NE programmatic objectives in the following program areas: 1) Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative (AFCI); 2) Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems Initiative (Next Generation Nuclear Plant); 3) Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative (NHI); 4) Light Water Reactor Sustainability (LWRS) program; and 5) Plutonium 238 (Pu238) Development program. Investigator-initiated,mission-specific applied R&D and basic nuclear science and engineering research and development pre-applications are also being requested through this solicitation.
This announcement is available at http://www.ne.doe.gov/universityPrograms/neUniversity2l.html. Also available at this site is a copy of the full solicitation (pdf.), a log-in to the NEUP Proposal website, and a "Log-in Request" tool where interested parties may request log-in credentials. Pre-applications are due by 12:00AM midnight Mountain Standard Time on January 19, 2009.
Contracting Office Address:
2525 Fremont
P.O. Box 1625
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83415-3920
Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy
Title: Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research FOA USDA, DOE
Sponsors:FOA USDA, DOE
Awards: not available
Date Posted: 11/12/2008
Pre-application due date: 12/09/2008
Due Date: 02/18/2009
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. This is funding opportunity DE-PS02-09ER09-03.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/57206B3A42BC5EA7852574FF006BA8E6?OpenDocument
CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative
Title: CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative (SOLAR 08-598)
Sponsor:National Science Foundation (NSF)
Awards: multiple grants of $500,000/year with funding duration up to three years
Date Posted: 07/30/08
Preliminary Due Date: 10/16/2008
Full Proposal Deadline: 03/09/2009
NSF (program solicitation 08-598) is requesting proposals to support interdisciplinary efforts by groups of researchers to address the scientific challenges of highly efficient harvesting, conversion, and storage of solar energy. Groups must include three or more co-Principal Investigators; one must have demonstrated high expertise in chemistry, a second in materials research, and a third in mathematical sciences. Cost Sharing is not required under this solicitation.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08598/nsf08598.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
Advanced Combustion and Emissions Control
Title: University Research in Advanced Combustion and Emissions Control
Sponsors:DOE - National Energy Labs
Awards: 3M
Date Posted: 11/14/2008
Due Date: 01/16/2009
The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Center (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Vehicle Technologies Program (VT) is seeking applications from U.S. Colleges and Universities and University-Affiliated Research Institutions for cost shared technology development projects. (DE-PS26-09NT0001227) One goal of the technology development is to enable an increase in the efficiency of internal combustion engines while minimizing the energy penalty of meeting emissions regulations. Another goal is to develop fundamental science and engineering which will support the development and commercialization of clean, efficient internal combustion engine powertrains operating on both nonpetroleum-based and petroleum-based fuels.
On the Web: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/8df825feb86675de852564650046faea/403067e381e05b34852575010068271d?OpenDocument
Save Energy Now: State, Regional and Local Delivery
Title: Save Energy Now: State, Regional and Local Delivery DE-PS36-08GO98033
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy – Golden Field Office
Awards: $300K floor; $900K ceiling; up to 16 awards; approx. $9.5M total funding
Date Posted: 07/30/08
Due Date: 10/16/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) is seeking applications for the development and delivery of Industrial Energy Efficiency programs implemented at the local, state and/or regional level. These localized Industrial Energy Efficiency programs may be modeled after the current ITP Save Energy Now (SEN) efforts while identifying innovative and creative means to implement these programs. ITP’s ultimate goal is to transition responsibility for these efforts from the federal/public level to the local/private level; applications should include a discussion of the Applicant’s ability to take responsibility for these activities. Successful applications will need to demonstrate a significant contribution to the target of a 2.5 percent annual reduction in industrial energy intensity as outlined in EPACT, Section 106.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/8373d2fc6d83b66685256452007963f5/6033dd40bb42cf468525749600668dc3?OpenDocument
Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium
Title: Transit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Management Compendium - D2008-GHG-TRI
Sponsor: FTA, DOT
Awards: $50,000 tp $175,000
Date Posted: 09/16/08
Due Date: 11/03/08
This U.S. Department of Transportation FTA (program solicitation D2008-GHG-TRI) requests proposals to create a compendium of strategies for transit agencies to reduce the GHG (green house gas) intensity of their services. FTA may fund one application under this program.
On the Web: http://www.fta.dot.gov/funding/grants_financing_7829.html
Pre-Combustion Carbon Capture Technologies
Title: Pre-combustion Carbon Capture Technologies for Coal-Based Gasification Plants (DE-PS26-08NT00699-00
Sponsor: DOE - National Energy Technology Lab
Awards: Not available
Date Posted: 08/15/2008
Due Date: 10/14/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Lab( DE-PS26-08NT00699-00) is seeking applications to develop science and technologies that address specific technical challenges and barriers for de-carbonizing turbine fuel feeds.
Applications are sought in four topic areas:
- Topic Area 1: High-Temperature, High-Pressure Membranes. (DE-PS26-08NT00699-01)
- Topic Area 2: High-Efficiency Solvents. (DE-PS26-08NT00699-02),
- Topic Area 3: Solid Sorbents with commercially relevant separation capacity and regenerable. (DE-PS26-08NT00699-03)
- Topic Area 4: Advanced separation devices for separating CO2 or H2 from shifted syngas and novel approaches for pre-combustion removal and capture of the carbon content of fuels for storage, other than topic areas 1, 2, and 3. (DE-PS26-08NT00699-04).
Energy Storage Demonstration for Rail Transit Vehicle Operation
Title: Energy Storage Demonstration for Rail Transit Vehicle Operation (D2008-ENR-TRV-TRI)
Sponsor: Department of Transportation - National Energy Technology Lab
Awards: $300,000 total program funding
Date Posted: 08/29/08
Due Date: 10/03/08
The DOT/Federal Transit Administration requests proposals (D2008-ENR-TRV-TRI) that may result in the award of one cooperative agreement to demonstrate regenerative braking and energy storage technologies (on-board or/and wayside) for rail transit propulsion systems. All proposals must include a transit agency partner operating an existing rail transit system (an existing rail system is one carrying passengers in revenue service).
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks
Title:PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
New Closing Date:10/07/2008
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Title: PD 08-1401 Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and applied research on kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials, and other things.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360
Chemical and Biological Separations
Title: PD 08-1417 Chemical and Biological Separations
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date:09/15/2008
The Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Much of the current work involves the investigation of new membrane materials.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
New Closing Date: 09/15/2008
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00360-01 (Round 1); DE-PS26-08NT00360-02 (Round 2) Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Sponsor:The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energys (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program
Awards: $10,000,000 floor
New Closing Date:09/15/2008
Seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and building across the United States.
On the Web: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/1ef6282dd8cd010c852573b6006b6742?OpenDocument
FY 2008 Environmental Studies Program
Title: FY 2008 Environmental Studies Program - (MMS08HQPA0009)
Sponsor: Minerals Management Services
Awards: 1 award, $200,000
Date Posted: 08/13/2008
Due Date: 09/15/08
This announcement from the Minerals Management Service, is specifically to announce intent to undertake the following project: •Workshop on environmental research needs in support of potential Virginia offshore oil and gas activities (College of William & Mary) No other proposals are requested at this time, although additional opportunities may be announced in the future. Additional information describing the ESP focus can be found in the Annual Study Plans available on the world wide web at: http://www.mms.gov/eppd/sciences/esp/index.htm
On the Web: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=18228
Michigan Energy Office: Biomass Energy Grants
Title: Michigan Biomass Energy Program (MBEP)
Sponsor: State of Michign and US Department of Energy
Awards: multiple grants of $24,950 each with 1:1 match with applicant
Date Posted: 07/30/08
Due Date: 08/29/2008
This Michigan Biomass Energy Program (MBEP) Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to obtain proposals for state projects that contribute to the deployment/enhanced performance of fully commercialized biomass energy technologies. Examples of fundable projects could be the following: a product or strategy to improve production efficiency or apply biomass to energy conversion technology in a new or lower-cost manner; a plan to address the management and conversion of agriculture crops/waste, energy crops, animal waste, or organic municipal solid waste to energy at a host site or in cooperation with potential users of the technology; expanding the market for biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel; advancing the expansion of wood-to-energy use; or developing emission factors for stationary energy units such as corn and wood-fired boilers.
On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dleg/RFPannouncement_243809_7.pdf and http://www.michigan.gov/dleg/0,1607,7-154-25676_25753---,00.html
State Energy Program Competitive Activities
Title: DE-PS26-08NT000319-00 Fiscal Year 2008 State Energy Program Competitve Activities
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: $7.5M total funding; $500K ceiling; 25% minimum cost share; 5-7 awards
Date Posted: 06/04/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2008
The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), through the Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program (OWIP), is announcing a competitive grant Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeking innovative state programs designed to foster energy efficiency and renewable energy policies, practices, technologies and programs.
- Area of Interest 1: Advanced Building Energy Codes ($3.5M) (DE-PS26-08NT00319-01)
- Area of Interest 2: Utility-scale Clean Energy Capacity ($4.0M) (DE-PS26-08NT00319-02)
US-China Clean Energy Partnership
Title:US-China Clean Energy Partnership USAID-RDMA-CHINA-486-08-008-RFA
Sponsor: United States Agency for International Development (USAIS) Regional Development Mission for Asia (RDMA)
Awards: $2M total funding
Due Date: 07/17/2008
The goal of the US-China Energy Partnership program is to support public-private partnership activities that assis China in achieving its national energy efficiency goals and reduce its growing contributuions to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while a the same time addressing China's local and regional air pollution and unsustainable energy conuption patterns.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=LJrZwzdL2dhBfKXtHTfHhdqLP9vGsvZ6D1HRGQVKwwJQHm0FHLQF!-1460463101?oppId=41898&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Fuel/Feedstock Flexibility and Combined Heat and Power
Title: DE-PS26-08NT0004312-00 Fuel/Feedstock Flexibility and Combined Heat and Power
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: $2,000,000
Date Posted: 05/14/2008
Due Date: 07/14/2008
This goal of this DOE announcement (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-00) to provide research funding for technologies that enable utilization of opportunity fuels and non traditional feedstocks in industrial processes, as well as enable the use of combined heat and power (CHP) in under utilized applications. Industrial processes generate by products containing more than 2 quads of energy per year. This energy is either not used at all or is used in inefficient, out moded processes. Better use of these under utilized streams could replace major amounts of natural gas in entire industries. To maximize overall energy efficiency, these opportunity fuels can be utilized as alternative feedstocks, or combusted as fuels. The areas of interest are: Fuel Flexibility, Feedstock Flexibility in the Chemical Industry and Clean Distributed Generation. There are three areas of interest:
- Area of Interest 1: Fuel Flexibility (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-01)
- Area of Interest 2: Feedstock flexibility in the chemical industry (PSDE-26-08NT0004312-02)
- Area of Interest 3: Clean Distributed Generation (DE-PS26-08NT0004312-03)
Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98009 Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, and Portable Power Applications
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Awards: $130,500,000, Total awards: 54, Award Ceiling: $10M
Date Posted: 05/27/2008
Due Date: 08/27/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to fund research that will lead to the development of cost-competitive and durable automotive, stationary, and portable fuel cell power systems. This Funding Opportunity Announcement is requesting applications for hydrogen fuel cell systems in seven topic areas:
- Topic 1: Catalyst Studies
- Topic 2: Innovative Concepts
- Topic 3: Fuel Cell Degradation Studies
- Topic 4: Transport within the PEM Stack
- Topic 5: Portable Power
- Topic 6: Fuel Cell System Demonstrations
- Topic 7: Market Transformation Activities
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/5D460E4864EDB2D68525745600818A00?OpenDocument
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD-08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: $100,000; 3-5 years
Due Date: 09/15/2008
This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable such as sunlight, wind, biomass, hydrogen and alcohols
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Thermal Transport Processes
Title: PD-08-1406 Thermal Transport Processes
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Awards: $90,000; 1-5 years
Due Date:September 15, 2008
This program supports research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic levels of thermal phenomena underlying energy conversion, the synthesis and processing of materials, cooling and heating of buildings and equipment, the interaction of industrial processes with the environment, the propulsion of air and land-based vehicles, and thermal phenomena in biological and environmental systems. This program also supports fundamental research and education in transport processes that occur by thermal gradients and thermal history, and their manipulation to achieve engineering goals.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13367
Novel Thermal Storage Concepts for Solar Power Generation
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98032 Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage Concepts for Concentrating Solar Power Generation
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 25 awards, Total Funding $60,000,000, Award Ceiling $7M
Date Posted: 04/30/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2008
This Funding Opportunity Announcement, FOA, will identify and support long term research activities and near term demonstration in two areas: 1. improved heat transfer fluids, advanced HTF, and 2. novel thermal energy storage concepts, novel TES systems, that may increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of this promising, renewable technology. Work that includes a consortium of solar technology providers is encouraged.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/8DEFBC0157F43F198525743B00535BE0?OpenDocument
Solid State Lighting Product Development Funding Opportunity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00291 Solid State Lighting Product Development Funding Opportunity Round V
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: Not Available
Date Posted: 05/12/2008
Due Date: 06/27/2008
The purpose of the funding opportunity is to develop advanced solid-state lighting technologies that compared to conventional lighting technologies, are much more energy efficient, longer lasting, and cost-competitive by targeting a product system efficiency of 50 percent with lighting that accurately reproduces the sunlight spectrum and to support the development of SSL general illumination products that represent the state of the art in SSL performance.There are six areas of interest:
- Area of Interst 1: LED Based Integrated Luminaire (DE-PS26-08NT00291-01)
- Area of Interst 2: High Efficiency LEDs or Arrays (DE-PS26-08NT00291-02)
- Area of Interst 3: Phosphors or Encapsulants (DE-PS26-08NT00291-03)
- Area of Interst 4: Electronics Development (DE-PS26-08NT00291-04)
- Area of Interst 5: OLED Lighting Panel (DE-PS26-08NT00291-05)
- Area of Interst 6: Low cost substrates and encapsulation for OLEDs (DE-PS26-08NT00291-06)
- Topic Area 1: Advanced Water Power Renewable Energy In-Water Testing and Development Projects. Restricted to Industrial-led partnerships with at least one other industrial, university, or national laboratory partner.
- Topic Area 2: Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Market Acceleration Projects
- Topic Area 3: National Marine Renewable Energy Centers. Restricted to institutions of higher education or a university led consortium.
Advanced Water Power Projects
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98030 Advanced Water Power Projects
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 17 awards, Total Funding $18.5M, Award Ceiling $6.25M
Date Posted: 04/15/08
Due Date: 06/16/08
This multi-Topic Area FOA solicits partnerships with U.S. industry for the testing, demonstration, validation and development of advanced waterpower systems, through projects led by U.S. industry and universities. The purpose of this FOA is to advance the commercial viability, cost-competitiveness, and market acceptance of these novel systems. Applicants will compete for DOE funding within the following Topic Areas:
Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil (Bio-oil) Stabilization
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98018 Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil (Bio-oil) Stabilization
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 7 awards, Total Funding $7M, Award Ceiling $1.5M
Date Posted: 04/16/08
Due Date: 05/29/08
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, (EERE) announces a notice of availability of funds for financial assistance addressing the development of technology capable of stabilizing biomass fast pyrolysis oil (a.k.a. bio-oil or flash pyrolysis oil).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/B30D021237DEB3068525742D0075A4D6?OpenDocument
Development of Transuranic Fuel for High-Temperature Helium-Cooled Reactors
Title: DE-PS07-08ID14907 Deep Burn: Development of Transuranic Fuel for High-Temperature Helium-Cooled Reactors
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Nuclear Energy Research Initiative
Awards: 2 awards, Total Funding $7.3M, Award Ceiling $7.3M
Date Posted: 04/23/08
Due Date: 05/22/08
This request aims at establishing the technological foundations to support the role of the VHTR in the nuclear fuel cycle and to enable a quantitative assessment of the scope, cost and schedule implications of adding this mission to the Next Generation Nuclear Plant. There are two parts to this financial assistance opportunity . Part 1 initiates the development and application of a code system that will employ and leverage modeling and simulation capabilities (e.g., for radiation physics and materials behavior) such as those sponsored by the NNSA in its Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) Program, and computer science and software engineering advances such as sponsored by the Department’s Office of Science Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) Program. Part 2 aims at establishing the technological foundations to support the role of the VHTR in the nuclear fuel cycle and to enable a quantitative assessment of the scope, cost and schedule implications of adding this mission to the NGNP.
Highly Insulating Windows
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00318 Production Engineering and Commercialization of Residential R-5 Highly Insulating Windows
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 3 awards, Total Funding $2M
Date Posted: 04/28/08
Due Date: 07/08/08
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Building Technologies Program (BTP), is seeking applications for the development or selection of innovative technologies, accompanying production design and engineering, and commercialization strategies to accelerate the market introduction and widespread consumer adoptionof highly-insulating windows. The focus is on cost effective, highly insulating windows for residential buildings in cold climates, which may also have the potential for application in light commercial buildings. A key requirement of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to achieve energy performance targets (for example, R-5 or greater) at a market acceptable cost premium (< $4/ft2) and thereby increase adoption and national energy savings through widespread use. If the Applicant is not a domestic window, glass, production equipment manufacturer, or component
supplier, it is strongly encouraged that they team with at least one of these entities.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/6F81C3AC43B0D9ED852574390040563A?OpenDocument
Advanced Research – Coal Utilization Science
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00440-00 Advanced Research – Coal Utilization Science: Process Monitoring, Modeling, and Simulation of Next Generation Fossil Energy Power Systems
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: Number of awards unavailable, Award Ceiling $900,000
Date Posted: 04/18/08
Due Date: 05/29/08
This financial assistance Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is soliciting applications for projects in the Advanced Coal Utilization Science (CUS) areas of Sensors and Controls as well as Computational System Dynamics for the improvement of next generation fossil energy power systems. National Energy Technology Laboratory's CUS program is crosscutting research and development aimed towards expanding the basic understanding of the underlying chemical and physical processes involved in the utilization of coal as well as the barriers to such utilization.
- Topic Area 1 - Sensors and Controls
- 1.1 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-1A) Novel Approaches to Monitoring the Integrity of Refractory used in Coal Gasifier
- 1.2 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-1B) Novel Monitoring Approaches to Enhance Plant and Component Reliability
- Topic Area 2 - Computational System Dynamics
- 2.1 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-2A) Multiphase Flow Research
- 2.2 - (DE-PS26-08NT00440-2B) Process/Equipment Co-Simulation of Advanced Fossil Energy Plant
Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants
Title: Michigan Energy Efficiency Grants - Energy Efficient Technology Progrm
Sponsor: Michigan Public Service Commision
Awards: $12M
Date Posted: 04/10/08
Due Date: 05/01/2008
The purpose of these grants is to develop or improve energy efficient technologies including the use of alternate fuels;improve energy consumption efficiency; advance development of emerging technologies;expand renewable energy technologies; and improve energy production and distribution: increase the availability, distribution, and market share of energy efficient technologies. as well as demonstrate the application of energy efficient technologies.
On the Web: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mpsc/miee-rd22_4-9-08_230977_7.pdf and http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,1607,7-159-16370_27289---,00.html
University Research in Biomass Technologies
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98017 University Research in Biomass Technologies: Applied Research in Conversion of Biomass to Advanced Fuels
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 12 awards, $4M Total Funding
Date Posted: 03/31/08
Letter of Intent Date: 04/28/08
Due Date: 06/02/08
This funding opportunity is intended to solicit innovative and unique approaches to addressing the needs of biochemical and thermochemical processing of biomass as implemented in integrated biorefinery operations.This FOA includes two topic areas:
- Area of Interest 1: Biochemical Conversions
- Pretreatment Technologies
- Hydrolysis and Saccharification Technologies
- Fermentation Technologies
- Advanced Bioprocessing Technologies
- Advanced Lipid Production from Algae
- Area of Interest 2: Thermochemical and Chemical Conversions
- Gasification
- Pyrolysis
- Chemical systems
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/13B8E16283A2C33F8525741D00768121?OpenDocument
Support Of Advanced Coal Research At U.S. Colleges And Universities
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00260-00 Support Of Advanced Coal Research At U.S. Colleges And Universities
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: $300,000 award ceiling
Date Posted: 04/07/08
Due Date: 06/10/2008
The objective of the University Coal Research Program is threefold: (1) to improve our understanding of the chemical and physical processes involved in the conversion and utilization of coal in an environmentally acceptable manner; (2) to maintain and upgrade the coal research capabilities at facilities of U.S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education of students in the area of coal science.
- Area of Interest 1A: Multiphase Flow Research (DE-PS26-08NT00260-1A)
- Area of Interest 1A: Process/Equipment Co-Simulation Advanced Fossil Energy Plants (DE-PS26-08NT00260-1B)
- Area of Interest 2A: Novel New Materials for Energy Conversion from Coal (DE-PS26-08NT00260-2A)
- Area of Interest 2B: Computer-Aided Development of Materials (DE-PS26-08NT00260-2B)
- Area of Interest 3 - Novel Materials For Sensing or Monitoring in Extreme Environments of Fossil Energy Systems (DE-PS26-08NT00260-3)
Coal and Biomass to Liquid Fuels: Research and Development Needs
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00258-00 Coal And Biomass To Liquid Fuels: Research And Development Needs
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 1-5 awards; up to 3 years; $7.2 M total award; 20-35% cost share
Date Posted: 03/24/08
Letter of Intent Date: 04/11/08
Due Date: 05/16/2008
This announcement requests applications for research and development in producing liquid hydrocarbon fuels from coal/biomass mixtures
- Area of Interest 1: – Feeding Coal/Biomass Mixtures Across a Pressure Gradient (DE-PS26-08NT00258-01)
- Area of Interest 2: – Characterization of the Products from Gasifying Coal/Biomass Mixtures (DE-PS26-08NT00258-02).
- Area of Interest 3:Optimization of the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) and Water-Gas-Shift (WGS) Processes (DE-PS26-08NT00258-03).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4D88556326BE9DD685257416005E10ED?OpenDocument
Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98015 Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing Industry
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 10 awards; $7 M ceiling; $35M Total; 30-50% cost share
Date Posted: 03/06/08
Due Date: 05/07/2008
DoE seeks to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry. The emphasis is on new processes and technologies that can be commercialized within the next five to seven years. Four areas are of interest: transformational iron and steel technologies, alternative chemical process technologies, forest products technologies, and energy intensive processes.
On the Web:http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/25dd5c4c7fa3d070852574040072f711?OpenDocumentment
Environmental and Unconventional Oil – Technology Solutions for Oil and Gas Resource Development
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00209-01 - Environmental and Unconventional Oil - Technology Solutions for Oil and Gas Resource Development
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 7-13 awards. $13.5M total funding; 20% cost share
Date Posted: 03/03/2008
Due Date: 05/02/2008
This announcement is in support program goals to:(1) develop technologies for reducing the cost of environmental compliance while improving environmental protection; and (2) maximize recovery from domestic (unconventional) oil resources.
- Topic Area 1 Environmental R&D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-01):
- Area 1.1 Produced water and other natural gas and oil environmental issues;
- Area 1.2 Water management solutions to enable oil shale resource development;
- Area 1.3 Alaska Environmental Issues.
- Topic Area 2 Unconventional Oil R&D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-02):
- Area 2.1 Unconventional resources;
- Area 2.2 Alaska North Slope heavy oil.
FY08 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA
Title: DE-PS26-08NT01045 - Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: Multiple 3 yr awards; $26M toal funding; 50% cost share
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Due Date: 06/04/08
The DoE Vehicle Technologies Program seeks proposals in the following areas of interest:
- Area of Interest 1: Solid State Energy Conversion for Vehicular Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Waste Heat Recovery (DE-PS26-08NT01045-01).
- Area of Interest 2: Materials and Manufacturing Technologies for High Energy Lithium-ion Batteries (DE-PS26-08NT01045-02).
- Area of Interest 3: Fleet Evaluation and Factory Installation of Aerodynamic Heavy Duty Truck Trailers (DE-PS26-08NT01045-03).
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573FC0064020F?OpenDocumen
Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98006 - Renewable Energy Research and Development
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: 16 awards totaling $40,000,000
Date Posted: 02/27/2008
Due Date: 06/04/2008
The Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is requesting applications to fund one multidisciplinary Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This CoE team will complement the work of existing independent projects and the three materials-based hydrogen storage CoEs (adsorbents, metal hydrides and chemical hydrogen storage materials) by researching and developing onboard vehicular hydrogen storage systems and components that will allow for a driving range of greater than 300 miles while meeting vehicular packaging, safety, cost and performance requirements. The specific objectives of the CoE are to develop and test innovative concepts, components and systems to meet DOE hydrogen storage system performance and cost targets. The CoE will develop engineering, design, and system models that address on-board subsystems, including refueling, thermal management, hydrogen discharge, and the storage-delivery interface. The CoE will also design, construct, test, evaluate and decommission subscale prototypes based upon adsorbents, metal hydrides and chemical hydrogen storage materials.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573FC0064020F?OpenDocument
Research and Development of Advanced Technologies and Concepts for Minimization of Freshwater Withdrawal and Consumption in Coal-Based Thermoelectric Power Plants
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00233 - Renewable Energy Research and Development of Advanced Technologies and Concepts for Minimization of Freshwater Withdrawal and Consumption in Coal-Based Thermoelectric Power Plants
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Laboratory
Awards: 7-9 awards; up to 3 yrs; $9M-$14M total funding; 20% cost share
Date Posted: 03/05/2008
Due Date: 04/21/2008
DoE seeks proposals for advanced technologies and concepts to reduce/minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption by coal-based power systems.
- Area of Interest 1: Advanced Cooling Technology (DE-PS26-08NT00233-01).
- Area of Interest 2: Innovative Water Reuse and Recovery (DE-PS26-08NT00233-02).
- Area of Interest 3: Non-Traditional Sources of Process and Cooling Water (DE-PS26-08NT00233-03)
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/0ba000b968a07c9885256c3f0067b90d/7b8685b8f9d9f815852574030043842c?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,DE-PS26-08NT00233-00
University Turbine Systems Research Program Enabling Technologies for High-Hydrogen [Syngas] Fueled Turbines
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00165 - University Turbine Systems Research Porgram Enabling Technologies for High-Hdrogen Fueled Turbines
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 3-4 awards of 1-3 yrs; $100-$500k awards, $1.2M-$1.4M total funding; 20% cost sharing
Date Posted: 03/11/2008
Due Date: 04/16/2008
DoE is soliciting applications from universities for investigation of high-hydrogen content (HHC) fuels (decarbonized coal-derived syngas) used as a turbine fuel. Three topic areas are identified, combustion, aero/heat transfer, and materials with associated subtopics.
- Topic Area 1 Combustion:
- 1.1 Mixing processes (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1A)
- 1.2 Kinetics data (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1B)
- 1.3 Kinetics models (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1C)
- 1.4 Dynamic stability (DE-PS26-08NT00165-1D)
- Topic Area 2 Aero/Heat Transfer:
- 2.1 Hot gas path design (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2A)
- 2.2 Film cooling and innovative cooling approaches (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2B)
- 2.3 Environments in turbines operating with syngas and high hydrogen fuels from coal (DE-PS26-08NT00165-2C)
- Topic Area 3 Materials:
- 3.1 Mechanisms of degradation and resistant syngas turbine materials (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3A)
- 3.2 Degradation of IGCC turbine TBC’s from deposits (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3B)
- 3.3 Effects of sulfur and water vapor on alloys and environmental coatings (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3C)
- 3.4 Effects of sulfur and water vapor on TBC’s coatings (DE-PS26-08NT00165-3D)
Methane Hydrates 2008
The objective of this DoE funding opportunity announcement is to assess methane hydrate exploration / production systems, technologies and methodologies, and develop tools or technologies for remote detection and characterization of deep marine hydrates and has three topic areas.
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-01 Technical Topic Area 1 - Gas Hydrate Resource Assessment and Field Testing on the Alaska North SlopeResource Assessment and Field Testing on the Alaska North Slope
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date: 05/01/2008
DOE desires to add projects that will recommend opportunities and/or conduct field testing programs designed to determine the recoverability of natural gas hydrates on the North Slope of Alaska. Proposed efforts should include direct application to field programs to which the applicant has either direct access or access through existing partnerships. As part of a proposal, research in this area may include scoping studies designed to identify optimal production system testing locations or may extend to include drilling and testing operations in the field. The projects may include laboratory and/or pilot-scale studies and testing to prove concept feasibility. All lab- and pilot-scale testing proposed should directly lead to field testing of production from hydrates in Alaska.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/380CDD08E44C9C2C852573E7006C183F?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-02 Technical Topic Area 2 - Hydrate Production Systems Research
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date:03/17/2008
DOE desires to add new production system related projects to the program’s portfolio. Applications are sought to develop, modify, and evaluate, cost-effective tools, technologies and approaches for producing methane from high saturation subsurface gas hydrate accumulations within sandstone reservoirs. This research will be designed to develop technologies/systems that will lead to technically viable production methods and/or provide information on the production rates obtainable from gas hydrate deposits and the most effective suites of drilling, completion, and stimulation methods (including injection of CO2) to optimize production viability for given geologic settings. Research proposed in this area may be supported by modeling and numerical simulation but stand alone Applications based solely on modeling and/or numerical simulation will not be considered. The primary focus is to be the physical development and testing of production technologies and methodologies.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/3C0F95060A1D5A7B852573E7006C5BC0?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT43260-03 Technical Topic Area 3 - Hydrate Detection and Characterization via Remote Sensing Tools
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Date Posted: 01/30/2008
Due Date:03/17/2008
Applications are sought for research on improved remote sensing methods for predicting, detecting, and /or appraising hydrate distribution in the natural environment and the nature of associated sediments and structures. Particularly, advanced geophysical methods such as deep sea electromagnetics (EM) that can be applied to broad regions are desired. DOE emphasis will be on those efforts that include direct calibration of geophysical interpretations through reference to data collected in situ.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/3250420FE902016E852573E7006C704F?OpenDocument
Carbon Dioxide Capture and Separation Technology Development
There are seven topic areas for this research project.
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134
Sponsor: US Department of Energy
Awards: Award ceiling $5,000,000 for each area of interest
Due Date: 03/20/2008
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-01 Area of Interest 1 - Membranes
Membrane-based capture uses permeable or semi-permeable materials that allow for the selective transport/separation of CO2 from flue gas. Key technical challenges to the use of membranes to capture CO2 from coal-fired power plant flue gas include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration (less than 15% by volume); (3) low flue gas pressure (i.e., driving force); (4) flue gas contaminants (e.g., SO2, trace elements, uncollected flyash); and (5) the need for high membrane surface area.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/016ABDD80E7CC5DE852573EE0074AEB7?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-02 Area of Interest 2 - Solvents
Solvent-based systems, typically using amines, are in commercial use in scrubbing CO2 from industrial flue gases and process gases. However, they have not been applied to removing large volumes of CO2 as would be encountered in a PC-fired utility boiler flue gas. Key technical challenges to solvent based systems for capturing CO2 from coal-fired power plants include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration; (3) flue gas contaminants; and (4) high parasitic power demand for solvent recovery.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/77EDB5604FDF08E4852573EE00754448?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-03 Area of Interest 3 - Solid Sorbents
Solid particles can be used to capture CO2 from flue gas through chemical absorption, physical adsorption, or a combination of the two effects. Possible configurations for contacting the flue gas with the solid particles include fixed, moving, and fluidized beds. Key technical challenges to sorbent based systems for capturing CO2 from coal-fired power plants include: (1) large flue gas volume; (2) relatively low CO2 concentration; (3) flue gas contaminants; and (4) high parasitic power demand for sorbent recovery.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/75006A0ADA295749852573EE0075AD0A?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-04 Area of Interest 4 -Oxy-Combustion System Development
While the key technical components of oxy-combustion systems are commercially available, an integrated commercially operated oxy-combustion power plant has yet to be demonstrated. To support the development of this technology several technical hurdles exist. Research is required to optimize oxy-combustion burners so that flue gas recirculation is minimized and boiler efficiency is maximized. Corrosion characteristics of existing boiler materials under conditions created due to flue gas recycle need to be determined.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/7CF50422CAFFD9C2852573EE00761726?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-05 Area of Interest 5 - Flue Gas Purification
Oxy-combustion systems produce a flue gas that has a high CO2 concentration but may also includes water, excess O2, N2, SOx, NOx, Hg, and other contaminants. Depending on transportation and sequestration requirements, the levels of these compounds present in the flue gas may need to be reduced to acceptable levels.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/A0FAD008B9106050852573EE00768006?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-06 Area of Interest 6 -Oxy-Combustion Boiler Development
The characteristics of oxy-combustion as compared to air fired combustion have not yet been fully developed. Applications addressing laboratory and bench scale research into oxy-combustion boiler characteristics and innovative oxy-burner design are of interest. Oxy-combustion flame characteristics, burner and coal feed design, and analyses of the interaction of oxy-combustion products with boiler materials are all areas of research sought for coal based combustion systems.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/13C0990C42D0BA46852573EE0076D30B?OpenDocument
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00134-07 Area of Interest 7 - Chemical Looping Combustion
Chemical looping involves the use of a solid O2 carrier particle in the combustion of fuels. The O2 carrier particle is oxidized in one reactor and is used to combust the fuel in another reactor. This funding opportunity announcement is interested in developing systems and O2 carriers for use in chemical looping combustion of coal. Key issues for chemical looping combustion of coal include solids handling along with O2 carrier capacity, reactivity, and chemical and/or physical attrition resistance.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/CF0970AB9DA99498852573EE00772392?OpenDocument
URC Funding Opportunity in Energy Science and Technology
Title: URC Alternative Energy Funding Opportunity
Sponsor: University Research Corridor (Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University)
Awards: $900,000 for a maximum period of three years for full time faculty in the above-listed URC institutions
Due Date: April 14, 2008
Funded projects to be considered will include research in materials (including nanomaterials), clean energy sources, transmission and storage that is environmentally safe, cost-effective, and secure, and energy policy. Preference will be given to projects with excellent potential for innovation and feasibility that span two or more URC institutions and are multidisciplinary in nature.
On the Web: http://www.urcmich.org/commentary/urc_est_2008.pdf
Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98004P Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: Total funding $6,000,000, award ceiling $6,000,000, up to 6 awards.
Pre-application Date: February 28, 2008
Due Date: 04/18/2008 (Invitation Only)
DOE seeks to fund research and development on viable hydrogen storage technologies for on-board vehicular applications. The technical topic of Materials Discovery is the only eligible research area under this announcement. Development and application of new processes that can aid in the development of unique material properties are also applicable. The scope includes approaches for high throughput/combinatorial synthesis, screening and testing of storage materials and other novel characterization techniques that can aid in and be applied to the efficient discovery of new materials. Novel concepts for conformable tanks and approaches for moderate pressure (d 150 bar) hybrid systems may be proposed.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/EA28431B05C4D981852573CC0070C077?OpenDocument
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD 08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, such as sunlight, wind and biomass. Carriers such as hydrogen and alcohols are of interest, as are fuel cells; this covers basic science through engineering of these technologies.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 03/01/2008
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Title: DE-PS26-08NT00360-01 (Round 1); DE-PS26-08NT00360-02 (Round 2) Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Technology Acceleration And Deployment Activity
Sponsor:The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energys (EERE) Office of Vehicle Technologies (OVT) Program
Awards: $10,000,000 floor
Due Date: Round 1: 02/13/2008; Round 2: 04/30/2008
Seeking applications for cost-shared development and demonstration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The vehicle shall be capable of charging by using the standard 110 volt outlet found in every home and building across the United States.
On the Web: http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/1be0f2271893ba198525644b006bc0be/1ef6282dd8cd010c852573b6006b6742?OpenDocument
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Title:PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
Due Date:02/07/2008
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Title: DE-PS02-08ER08-01 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
Sponsor: US Department of Energy - Office of Science
Awards: Total funding up to $400M
Due Date: Ongoing until September 30, 2008
The Office of Science of the Department of Energy has reissued its standing solicitation for grant applications for support of work in the following program areas: Basic Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear Physics, Advanced Scientific Computing, Fusion Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/40E56992874167AC852573690049C661?OpenDocument
Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2008
Title:USDA-FS-WERC-2008 Wood Education and Resource Center Competitive Grants Program for Fiscal Year 2008
Sponsor: Forest Service
Sponsor: 20 awards between $10,000 and $100,000.
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 02/04/2008
Cost-share demonstration projects that (among other things) increase the sustainable use of woody biomass to meet our nation’s energy and raw materials needs. Examples include public/private partnerships for the use of woody biomass in heating and cooling, process energy, cogeneration, district energy systems, and solid and liquid fuel production.
On the Web: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGyJ7ll1kDzcLPQPpG8ll9MMjxLyVppbC9CXbNyr7ZwnzvgRH7Qc!282313889?oppId=40138&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Activities that Advance Methane Recovery and Use as a Clean Energy Source
Title: EPA-OAR-CCD-08-01 Activities that Advance Methane Recovery as a Clean Energy Source
Sponsor: US Environmental Protection Agency
Awards: 40 awards between $100,000 and $700,000
Due Date: February 22, 2008
As part of the Methane to Markets Partnership, the EPA is funding proposals to reduce methane emissions from coal mines, landfills, oil and gas installations, and agricultural land in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Acceptable proposals include methane capture and use technologies, cost effective methane recovery for energy production, emissions improvement estimates for the largest methane sources, improving industry and local awareness, and developing international country-wide methane reduction programs. Proposals may also identify legal, regulatory, financial, and institutional conditions necessary to attract investment in international methane recovery. In order to be considered, proposals must be consistent with the Methane to Markets Partnership Action Plans as listed online.
On the Web: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants/08-01.pdf
Planned Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, Portable Power, and Early Market Applications
Title: DE-PS36-08GO38002-Request for Information and Notice of Pre-Solicitation Workshop: Planned Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research, Development, and Demonstration of Fuel Cell Technologies for Automotive, Stationary, Portable Power, and Early Market Applications
Sponsor: Golden Field Office—US Department of Energy
Due Date: Workshop Registration requested by 12/21/2007 (Pre-registration is not required for attendance)
The purpose of this RFI is to gather feedback from the research community and relevant stakeholders prior to DOE issuing a planned Fuel Cell FOA for anticipated awards in FY2009. Final details, including the anticipated award size, quantity, and timing of DOE funded awards, will be subject to Congressional appropriations.
DOE is also planning a Pre-Solicitation Workshop which will help to determine the topics and scope of the FOA. This Workshop is planned for January 23 - 24, 2008, in Golden, CO.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/62F5563AD79B55868525739900615279?OpenDocument
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Core Technology and Innovative Concepts
Title: DE-PS26-07NT43208-00 Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Core Technology and Innovative Concepts
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy
Awards: $12M available in FY08-FY10; up to 8 awards for up to $700k over three years
Due Date: 01/15/2008
DOE is seeking proposals to develop science and technologies that address specific technical challenges and barriers faced by the SECA Industry Teams in the Cost Reduction and Coal Based Systems program. Topic areas are: 1) Theory, Investigation and Stability of Cathode Electrocatalytic Activity; 2) Performance Degradation of Lanthanum Strontium Cobalt Ferrite (LSCF) Cathodes; 3) Novel Fuel Cells for Coal-Based Systems; and 4) Sealing Systems Based on Viscous Glass.
Hydrogen Education Development
Title: DE-PS36-08GO98000 Hydrogen Education Development
Sponsor: Golden Field Office—US Department of Energy
Awards: $4.55M to be available, 6-13 awards, $100k-$2.75M, up to 3 yrs, cost sharing required
Due Date: 12/12/2007
Current public knowledge and awareness levels of hydrogen and fuel cells are low and prevalent misunderstandings of hydrogen properties have affected negative opinions about the safe use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. The DOE’s Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies (HFCIT) Program seeks to facilitate near-term market transformation and future commercialization by providing technically accurate and objective information to key target audiences. Three topics: Topic 1, State and Local Government Outreach, Topic 2, Early Deployment and Education, and Topic 3, University Programs.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/928BA8B5D517AA5585257377005EFA4B?OpenDocument
DOE Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Title: DE-PS02-07ER07-36 Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy—Office of Science
Due Date: 11/27/07
This notice describes Phase I funding opportunities for the Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for Fiscal Year 2008. This notice also includes some aspects of the Phase II process as reference information.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/DFA3C9C3F152538A8525735C004633BB?OpenDocument
Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Solicitation; USDA, DOE
Title: DE-PS02-08ER08-03 Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Solicitation; USDA, DOE
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Award: $4M available in FY08, expected award $100k-500k/yr
Due Date: 1/23/2008 (Pre-application 11/13/2007)
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1A749FE781C1AA8C8525736F00611D99?OpenDocument
Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Program
Title: USDA-FS-2008-01 Woody Biomass Utilization Program
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forrest Service
Awards: 20 awards between $50K-$250K with cost sharing requirement.
Due Date: 11/02/07
The USDA Forest Service seeks proposals for forest product projects that increase the use of woody biomass from National Forest System lands. The woody biomass utilization grant program is intended to help improve forest restoration activities by using and creating markets for small-diameter material and low-valued trees removed from forest restoration activities, such as reducing hazardous fuels, handling insect and diseased conditions, or treating forestlands impacted by catastrophic weather events.
On the Web: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu/grant-2008/biomass-2008/index.html
Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Title: RD-RBP-BIOMASS-2007-FULL Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Sponsor: Business and Cooperative Programs Office—USDA & DOE
Awards: 16 $1M awards with cost sharing requirement.
Due Date: 11/1/2007
This funding opportunity is by invitation only. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) jointly solicit applications for financial assistance addressing research and development of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels and related processes. This joint USDA/DOE solicitation for FY07 reflects the technical areas identified in the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000 as amended by the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
On the Web: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/FY07Notice9008.pdf
Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97027 Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Solar Energy Technologies Program
Funding: $30M
Awards: $1.5M for 3 years, 25 awards
Due Date: 10/16/2007
Description: The primary goals of the Solar America Initiative are to reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) to below 10¢/kWh while scaling up manufacturing capacity to supply 5 to 10 GW/year by 2015. These milestones will be achieved by partnerships between industry, universities, state governments, federal agencies, and other non-governmental agencies. There are 8 main topics for research: Cadmium Telluride PV, Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide PV, Concentrator PV, Dye-Sensitized, Film-Silicon, Organic PV, Wafer- Silicon, and Multi-Disciplinary/Cross-cutting Devices or Processes Addressing Multiple PV Technologies.
Manufacturing Research and Development for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Systems
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97012 Manufacturing Research and Development for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Systems
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 15 awards of $1.5M-$4M over 3-5 years (35% cost share required)
Due Date: 10/15/2007
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) concentrates on the major topics that need to be addressed through hydrogen and fuel cell systems manufacturing R&D, focusing primarily on technologies that are near commercialization. Longer-term technologies under development by the DOE Hydrogen Program will be addressed in later manufacturing R&D efforts. Near-term strategies that could result in high volume production and lower cost of fuel cell technologies and components need to be adopted to set the stage for a fully developed hydrogen infrastructure. Topic areas include: Alternative Electrode Deposition Processes, Gas Diffusion Layer Fabrication, Novel MEA Manufacturing, Process Modeling for Fuel Cell Stacks, Process and Device for Cost Effective Testing of Cell Stacks, Manufacturing Technologies for High Pressure Composite Tanks.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4CC1C3F1822CF93A8525731D004E29DB?OpenDocument
Development of Saccharifying Enzymes for Commercial Use
Title: DE-PS36-07GO97034 Development of Saccharifying Enzymes for Commercial Use
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - Golden Field Office
Awards: 3-5 awards of $5M-$12M over 4 years (50% cost share required)
Due Date: 10/15/2007 (Letter of Intent 09/10/2007)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is requesting applications for the development of hydrolytic enzymes or enzyme system preparations that can effectively saccharify pretreated lignocellulosics to produce fermentable sugars under process relevant conditions.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/F8893BAA92573BCA8525733A006A9F14?OpenDocument
Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Title: PD 05-1518 Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 3 years (approx)
Due Date: 10/07/2007 (Next Window 01/07/2008-02/07/2008)
The Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) program invests in the analysis and design of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks including sensing, imaging, controls and computational technologies for a variety of application domains. The program places a strong emphasis on the national power grid including all aspects of transmission distribution and generation of electric power, power electronics and drives, and understanding of associative regulatory and economic structures. The program will focus on integration of renewable and distributed energy systems, such as fuel cells, solar cells, and micro-turbines into large power networks. The program will also place emphasis on energy scavenging and alternative energy, including solar cells, ocean waves, geothermal, low-head hydro, and the hydrogen economy. In addition, the program supports innovative test beds, and laboratory and curriculum development to integrate research and education.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13380
Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Coal-Based Systems
Title: DE-PS26-07NT43136 Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Coal-Based Systems
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy - National Energy Technology Laboratory
Awards: 2 awards of $12.5M for Phase I
Due Date: 10/02/2007
This is a follow-on to the Fuel Cell Coal-Based Systems FOA released in FY05. The goal of this FOA is to aid in the development of large (>100 MWe) fuel cell systems that will produce affordable, efficient and environmentally-friendly electrical power at greater than forty-five percent (45%) overall efficiency from coal (HHV) to electrical power, to include CO2 separation preparatory to sequestration. The system may contain any combination of existing or "near-term" power generation technologies (e.g., gas turbines or steam cycles). One of these components must be a fuel cell which will provide the majority of the gross electrical power output of the system.
On the Web: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/D5116028D0AC8FB185257340004C8BC1?OpenDocument
Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation 2008 (EFRI)
Title: NSF 07579 EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION 2008 (EFRI)
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
Awards: $500k/yr for 4 years
Due Dates: Letter of Intent: 9/25/2007; Preliminary Proposal: 10/26/2007; Full Proposal: 4/30/2008
The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on important emerging areas in a timely manner. The EFRI Office is launching a new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following two specific research areas: (1) Cognitive Optimization and Prediction: From Neural Systems to Neurotechnology (COPN), and (2) Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructures (RESIN). An information webcast about the EFRI program solicitation NSF 07-579 will be held on September 5, 2007, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13708
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Title: PD 08-1407 Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education on the title subjects.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366
Chemical and Biological Separations
Title: PD 08-1417 Chemical and Biological Separations
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $80k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Much of the current work involves the investigation of new membrane materials.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Title: PD 08-1414 Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena and solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics. Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, and the microelectronics industries.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362
Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Title: PD 08-1401 Catalysis and Biocatalysis
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and applied research on kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and specialized materials, and other things.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360
Energy for Sustainability
Title: PD 08-7644 Energy for Sustainability
Sponsor: US. National Science Foundation - Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems
Awards: $100k/yr for 1-3 years
Due Date: 09/15/2007 (Next Window 02/01/2008-03/01/2008)
The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, such as sunlight, wind and biomass. Carriers such as hydrogen and alcohols are of interest, as are fuel cells; this covers basic science through engineering of these technologies.
On the Web: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026
Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Title: Solar America Initiative - University Photovoltaic Process and Product Development Support
Sponsor: US. Department of Energy - Solar Energy Technologies Program
Funding: $30M
Awards: $1.5M for 3 years, 25 awards
Due Date: 09/12/2007
DOE is soliciting applications from U.S. universities for projects that offer direct, near-term improvements in photovoltaic products and development processes. Universities may choose to develop a project through a partnership with a U.S. industrial partner currently positioned to achieve the 2015 Solar America Initiative (SAI) goals. Applicants should focus on near-term system development and manufacturing technologies rather than higher risk, longer term prototype and proof of concept R&D. Alternatively, U.S. universities may apply without an industry partnership. All project applications should have sufficient focus to clearly illustrate the connection between the application and the SAI objectives.
Biomass Synthesis Gas to Liquid Fuels Validation
Title: Synthesis Gas to Liquid Fuels Validation
Sponsor: US. Department of Energy - Renewable Energy Research and Development
Funding: $7.7M
Awards: $2M for 3-4 years, 4 awards
Due Date: 07/23/2007
DOE is seeking applications to both validate the performance efficacy of existing biomass syngas cleanup technologies (Phase I) and demonstrate conversion of the cleaned syngas to liquid transportation fuels (Phase II). Specified performance targets must be achieved before the successful applicant(s) can proceed to the second phase where the cleaned syngas will be catalytically converted to liquid fuel.