Connected Communities 2.0: Innovations to Manage Growing Transportation, Building, and Industrial Loads to the Grid
ID: 355571Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$3M - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355571

Additional Information

EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov.
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is offering a funding opportunity titled "Connected Communities 2.0: Innovations to Manage Growing Transportation, Building, and Industrial Loads to the Grid." This initiative aims to address the increasing demands on the electric grid from various sectors by providing innovative tools and strategies for managing these loads, particularly focusing on grid-edge technical measures and Smart Charge Management (SCM) for electric vehicles. The program is crucial for enhancing grid resilience, integrating distributed energy resources, and ensuring efficient load management in the face of growing electrification and climate challenges. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $65 million, with individual awards ranging from $3 million to $6 million. Interested applicants must submit a Concept Paper by August 20, 2024, followed by full proposals due by October 10, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Mary Cecilia Johnson at 301-820-2681 or via email at Cecilia.Johnson@ee.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cecilia.Johnson@ee.doe.gov
    Files
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    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003136.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced the "Connected Communities 2.0" funding opportunity to support research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects addressing new loads on the electric grid from transportation, buildings, and industry. The initiative, which includes topics like Smart Charge Management and grid-edge technical measures, aims to improve grid resilience and efficiency, with a total funding of approximately $65 million available and deadlines for concept papers and full applications set for August 20 and October 10, 2024, respectively. Special emphasis is placed on projects that benefit underserved communities and advance equity in energy access.
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