Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Roadmap Draft
ID: 356399Type: 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/356399

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office is seeking public feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) on the draft Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection Roadmap. This initiative aims to enhance interconnection processes for DERs, such as solar and battery storage, at the distribution and sub-transmission levels, addressing the challenges posed by the rapid increase in these resources. Stakeholders, including utilities, regulators, and advocacy groups, are invited to provide insights on the roadmap's goals, proposed solutions, and barriers to implementation, with responses due by October 7, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Stephanie Hodge at 240-562-1295 or via email at stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    stephanie.hodge@ee.doe.gov
    Files
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    DE-FOA-0003463.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), dated September 6, 2024. Its primary purpose is to solicit feedback on a draft Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection Roadmap, developed under the Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program. The roadmap aims to address challenges in interconnecting DERs, such as distributed solar and battery storage, with electric distribution systems, emphasizing the need for improved interconnection processes due to increased deployment of these resources. The RFI invites diverse stakeholders—including utilities, regulators, and advocacy groups—to provide input regarding the roadmap's goals, proposed solutions, barriers to implementation, and equity considerations. Feedback will help refine the roadmap, which outlines practical strategies addressing current interconnection issues over the next five years. Respondents should submit their insights electronically by October 7, 2024, and may address multiple specific questions related to the roadmap and interconnection processes. Overall, the RFI is informational and does not involve the acceptance of proposals for financial assistance, emphasizing that responses will not guarantee future funding opportunities.
    FundOpp_DE-FOA-0003463.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a draft Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection Roadmap, aimed at enhancing interconnection processes for DERs at the distribution and sub-transmission levels. This RFI seeks public input from a broad community, including utilities, regulators, and energy justice groups, to ensure the roadmap addresses challenges and solutions effectively. The roadmap is a response to the rapid increase in DERs, such as solar and battery storage, which has caused delays in interconnection processes critical for achieving renewable energy goals. The i2X program, launched in 2022, facilitates discussions to identify barriers, knowledge gaps, and practical solutions for improving interconnection processes. Feedback is solicited on various aspects, including the roadmap's goals, proposed solutions, and potential barriers to implementation. The RFI emphasizes that no funding requests are being accepted at this stage, and submissions will be used for strategic planning only. Responses are due by October 7, 2024, guiding the DOE in developing a more effective DER interconnection framework based on community insights and regional needs.
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