DE-FOA-0003426: RFI Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Scaling for 2 Decades (EES2) R&D Roadmap — Public Feedback
ID: 356031Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

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/356031

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Golden Field Office, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Scaling for 2 Decades (EES2) R&D Roadmap" to solicit feedback from stakeholders on enhancing energy efficiency in microelectronics. The initiative aims to double energy efficiency biennially over the next two decades, ultimately achieving a 1,000-fold increase, addressing the growing energy demands from applications such as artificial intelligence. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide insights on the draft roadmap, which includes specialized working groups focusing on various aspects of the computing stack, by submitting their responses electronically by 5:00 PM EDT on September 30, 2024, to micro.electronics@ee.doe.gov. This RFI does not offer funding opportunities but may lead to future announcements based on the feedback received.

    Point(s) of Contact
    micro.electronics@ee.doe.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    DE-FOA-0003426_Request_for_Information_EES2.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback on the Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades (EES2) initiative, specifically addressing the draft Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap. The EES2 initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency in microelectronics through goals of doubling efficiency biennially for two decades, ultimately achieving a 1,000x increase in efficiency. This collaborative effort involves industry, academia, and national labs, motivated by the need to address slowing energy efficiency gains and meet rising energy demands from applications like artificial intelligence. The RFI aims to gather input from stakeholders on various aspects of energy efficiency in microelectronics, emphasizing both the technology roadmap and potential interim goals. It proposes specific questions regarding the initiative's objectives, the roadmap's contents, and future improvement plans. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide comprehensive responses by September 30, 2024, focusing on insights regarding technologies, workforce development, and additional collaborations needed. The RFI is a non-funding solicitation and does not guarantee funding opportunities despite potential future announcements.
    Draft
    Draft.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency Scaling for Two Decades (EES2) Roadmap outlines a strategic initiative to enhance microelectronics energy efficiency by a factor of 1,000 over the next 20 years. The document emphasizes the urgency in addressing the rising electricity consumption of data centers and the need for exponential improvements in energy efficiency within the semiconductor industry. Through collaborations with industry, national laboratories, and academia, the EES2 initiative aims to double efficiency biennially, addressing challenges such as diminishing returns from traditional scaling methods. The roadmap emphasizes a co-design approach that integrates hardware and software innovations, proposing strategies focused on energy optimization at various levels—from device design to full-stack software-driven solutions. Additionally, the roadmap establishes working groups to explore key focus areas including materials, circuits, algorithms, power delivery, and sustainability. By setting high efficiency benchmarks, the initiative seeks to drive technological advancements and position the U.S. at the forefront of sustainable microelectronics. The document highlights a commitment to not only advancing energy efficiency but also to developing a skilled workforce equipped to handle future challenges in microelectronics and energy sustainability.
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