Residential Wood Heater In-Situ Testing Request for Information (RFI)
ID: 355643Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$0 - $1

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355643
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) focused on in-situ testing of residential wood heaters to gather stakeholder feedback on improving their design and performance in real-world settings. The RFI aims to collect data on emissions and efficiency, emphasizing the importance of understanding how various factors, such as operator behavior and chimney design, influence wood heater performance. With approximately 13 million American households using wood heaters, this initiative seeks to drive innovation for cleaner-burning options while addressing significant particulate matter emissions. Responses to the RFI must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM ET on September 6, 2024, to woodheat@ee.doe.gov, and should include detailed organizational information and insights on testing methodologies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    woodheat@ee.doe.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003416
    DE-FOA-0003416.bin
    DE-FOA-0003416.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on in-situ testing of residential wood heaters. Wood heaters serve approximately 13 million American households, contributing significantly to particulate matter emissions. The RFI seeks stakeholder input on improving wood heater designs and performance in real-world settings rather than controlled laboratory conditions. The purpose is to collect data on emissions and efficiency to drive innovation for cleaner-burning heaters. EERE is particularly interested in the most critical parameters for testing, data collection methods, and the influence of operator behavior and chimney designs on performance. The document emphasizes that this RFI is solely informational and does not solicit funding applications. Responses are due by September 6, 2024, and must detail organizational information and address specific questions regarding testing methodologies, emissions measurement, and data management. The aim is to leverage the feedback to inform potential future funding opportunities while ensuring transparency and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
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