Rural Electrification in Guatemala
ID: 339029Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City (USAID-GUA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/339029
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Guatemala is seeking public input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential strategies for rural electrification aimed at increasing access to renewable energy for off-grid beneficiaries. The initiative focuses on gathering insights, opinions, and recommendations to foster an enabling environment for renewable technology, promote job creation, and identify roles for the private sector in the electrification process. This effort is crucial for enhancing energy access and sustainability in rural Guatemala, addressing regional needs, and improving overall quality of life. Interested parties can submit their responses by May 6, 2022, and should direct inquiries to Carolina Villegas at cvillegas@usaid.gov or by phone at 502-2422-4126.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carolina Villegas Negotiator
    50224224126
    cvillegas@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI Amendment No. 1.pdf
    USAID has issued Amendment No. 01 to Request for Information (RFI) No. 72052022RFI00003 regarding rural electrification in Guatemala, which includes a Spanish version of the original RFI and extends the response deadline to May 6, 2022. The RFI seeks public input on feasible approaches for enhancing access to renewable energy in rural areas and encourages responses in either English or Spanish, limited to three pages. The initiative aims to facilitate rural electrification, boost job creation, and improve investment and technology in the energy sector.
    RFI.pdf
    This document serves as Amendment No. 01 to Request for Information (RFI) No. 72052022RFI00003, issued by USAID for rural electrification in Guatemala. The amendment includes a Spanish version of the original RFI and extends the response deadline from April 29, 2022, to May 6, 2022. USAID seeks public input on potential strategies for implementing rural electrification to enhance renewable energy access for off-grid beneficiaries. Their goals include fostering an enabling environment through renewable technology promotion, job creation, and identifying private sector roles. The RFI requests insights on existing initiatives, organizational capabilities for implementation, and investment opportunities within Guatemala, particularly addressing regional needs for renewable energy. Specific questions relate to current electrification activities, potential organizational partners, workforce development approaches, and challenges faced in the sector. This RFI is intended solely for information gathering and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or applications, emphasizing that all response costs are the responsibility of the respondents. The document underscores USAID's commitment to improving energy access and sustainability in rural Guatemala through informed stakeholder engagement.
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