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Projects funded through this FOA will have the potential to significantly reduce energy use in U. The slides to the presentation are accessible in the Documents section of the FOA posting. VTO will award only a portion of its total planned FY lab funding through this lab call process.

Some labs also have continuing multi-year projects that have already gone through the merit review process. These will continue to be reviewed through the annual peer review process and labs should work with VTO project and program managers to ensure that ongoing projects are appropriately included in the AOPs to meet AOP deadlines.

This lab call will only pertain to the new AOIs below. The purpose of this Request for Information RFI is to solicit input from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and the public on high-priority research needs, gaps and opportunities regarding environmental impacts of offshore wind energy development and related monitoring and potential mitigation technology, as outlined in the RFI Document.

BTO is requesting feedback on each of these areas. The RDO report identifies opportunities and challenges, technology development, integration, and implementation. This RFI includes guidance on how to provide feedback that will inform updates to the RDO report itself, and ultimately, the strategic direction of the portfolio moving forward. AMO invests in foundational, energy-related, advanced-manufacturing processes where energy costs are a determinant of competitive manufacturing and broadly applicable platform technologies the enabling base upon which other systems and applications can be developed.

The competitively selected projects from this FOA will focus on developing next-generation manufacturing material, information, and process technologies that improve energy efficiency in energy-intensive and energy-dependent processes, and facilitate the transition of emerging, cost-competitive energy technologies to domestic production. Topics are organized in 3 main topic areas, as described below, with subtopics in each area.

Subtopic 1. Subtopic 3. On pages 37 and 38, the table in "Subtopic 3. B of the FOA has been modified to correct information. For applications under all Topic Areas of the FOA, proposed projects must not include coal or coal-based resources. Applicants may see Section I. E for additional details for related opportunities. In addition to the Topic 1, Area of Interest 2, specific requirements below, improvements to REE separation and processing should be able to handle flexible feedstocks Figure 3.

Of particular interest are technologies that can handle both raw materials and end-of-life products. Proposed technologies cannot solely target end-of-life products, or propose end-of-life products as the material choice for demonstration of the proposed technology. For Topic 1 Area of Interest 2, proposed improvements to separation and processing of cobalt, lithium, manganese, and synthetic graphite may include the ability to handle flexible feedstocks, i.

When the United States Bureau of Mines BoM was closed in , Congress transferred certain BoM functions to DOE including research of the extraction, processing, use and disposal of mineral substances, and functions pertaining to mineral reclamation industries and the development of methods for the disposal, control, prevention, and reclamation of mineral waste products.

See Pub. Through this funding opportunity announcement FOA , the Advanced Manufacturing Office AMO seeks to address gaps in domestic supply chains for key critical materials for clean energy technologies to:. This will be accomplished through development of alternative next-generation technologies and field validation and demonstration of technologies that improve extraction, separation and processing.

Key critical materials for energy technologies as defined in this FOA include: rare earth elements: neodymium Nd , praseodymium Pr , dysprosium Dy , terbium Tb , and samarium Sm used in permanent magnets for electric vehicle motors, wind turbine generators and high temperature applications; cobalt Co used in batteries used in electric vehicles EVs and grid storage and high temperature permanent magnets; and lithium Li , manganese Mn and natural graphite used in batteries see table below.

The FOA integrates identified research opportunities across AMO into a single funding opportunity and is intended to fund high-impact, applied research and development projects. Prospective applicants to the FOA should begin developing partnerships, formulating ideas, and gathering data in anticipation of the issuance of this FOA.

Please review the full Notice of Intent, which can be accessed under the "Documents" heading below. The purpose of this Request for Information RFI is to solicit feedback from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on how to improve framing of issues and potential appropriate government roles in addressing them, so that the DOE hydropower strategy and HydroWIRES research can be most impactful for the nation.

ET on June 24, The purposes of this modification are to update the following dates located on the Cover Page of the FOA:. WETO enables growth and U. More information is available at www. WETO works with DOE National Laboratories, industry, universities, and other federal agencies to conduct research and development activities through competitively selected, directly funded, and cost-shared projects.

Topic Area 1: The overall goal of this Topic Area is to provide funding for a project that will improve wind resource modeling and predictions in offshore wind energy development areas. Using lessons-learned and information gained during the previous program work in complex-terrain wind resource modeling and prediction, this Topic Area will focus on improving wind resource model physics for foundational wind forecasts and other applications in offshore wind energy development areas.

Please note the "Submission Deadlines" below. Applicants are encouraged to submit Concept Papers and Full Applications at least 48 hours in advance of the related Submission Deadline. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from utilities, industry, academia, EV service providers, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on issues related to Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings in Connected Communities. Please do not submit questions or respond to this Notice of Intent.

Modification - This modification extends the deadline for responses to this RFI to March 4, This change is highlighted in yellow on page 5 of the RFI document. Improving solar generation prediction will better inform grid operators as they consider the impacts of solar power variability on grid planning and operations technologies, as well as the owners and operators of utility-scale plants and aggregators of distributed PV systems.

This request is focused on accelerating the commercialization of sCO 2 power cycles that are appropriate for near-term integration with concentrating solar-thermal power CSP , at temperatures that do not require significant de-risking of the cost and performance of novel materials. Department of Energy DOE invites public comment providing information and feedback on the design of a potential prize competition with a goal of increasing resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants across the United States, and in so doing, lower the ultimate cost of treatment by extracting additional value from the wastewater i.

Through this potential prize, DOE would seek novel, systems-based solutions from multidisciplinary teams to implement resource recovery at small-to-medium-sized wastewater treatment plants. Specifically, the intent is to encourage teams of wastewater treatment plants, engineering and design firms, technology developers, resource customers e.

Input from this RFI may be used to further develop the competition objectives, rules, metrics, and incentives. The desired outcome is to improve how DOE SEP delivers technical assistance that helps states improve the affordability, reliability, and resiliency of energy systems. Skip to Content. Funding Opportunities. Jump to a FOA:. Responses to this Request for Information. Specifically, this FOA will support the goals of carbon pollution-free electricity by and net zero GHG emissions by while also supporting quality jobs and economic growth by: Developing new place-based methods for targeting and delivering deep energy retrofits to benefit communities disproportionally impacted by high energy burden; Increasing the number of homes eligible for energy efficiency retrofits by making homes weatherization and electrification ready, while also ensuring healthy indoor environments; Growing community partnerships and leveraging additional funds to maximize the installation of renewable and new technologies; and, Supporting workforce development and creating pathways to careers in the home performance, energy efficiency, and renewable energy sectors by hiring and retaining individuals underrepresented in these industries.

Contact Information weatherizationfoa ee. OTT would like to learn: Your feedback on its programs Commercialization challenges that its programs do not currently address Ideas for programs that are applicable to a variety of technologies Ways to better promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all programs Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to ott.

Contact Information ott. Purpose : Through periodic funding opportunity announcements FOAs , GTO partners with industry, academia, national laboratories, industry experts, etc. The goal of ReAmplify is to establish a pilot program where the production of geothermal heat from existing hydrocarbon fields can be demonstrated for electricity production or direct use applications.

Contact Information WellsofOpportunity ee. Modification The purposes of this modification are to clarify the definition of hydropower on page 4 and to update Section I. Modification The purpose of this modification is to correct the Replies to Reviewer Comments deadline as listed on the title page.

For questions specific to the Exchange system. Decarbonization of Metals Manufacturing, including technical solutions in metallic manufacturing, improved alloy material performance and acceleration of adopting developed technologies. Contact Information Decarb-Institute ee. EERE is seeking input on: the concept and operational bounds of an energyshed, the value and uses of tracking the location of energy serving a particular load area for different stakeholders, and specific capabilities and information that would be most useful for that end, the development of tools and analyses to define and establish an energyshed and operate an energyshed management system, understanding the impact of more locally derived renewable electricity generation, how energyshed managements systems may affect grid operation on a day-to-day basis as well as long term, what business models are most appropriate to obtain more locally derived electricity generation, and how locally generated electricity will impact the development of a more resilient power system, including microgrids.

Modification The purpose of this modification is to add additional resources to Appendix G - Example performance Metrics. Modification The purpose of this modification is to amend Table 3 for Topic Area 1. Modification The purposes of this modification are to: 1. Change wording on page 12 to say between instead of at least; and 2.

Contact Information VTO ee. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from industry, investors, developers, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on potential hydrogen demonstration projects and their associated locations, including potentially ideal locations in the United States.

This FOA aims to increase recycling, upcycling, or environmentally benign degradation of films by pursuing two approaches: Development of recycling and upcycling pathways that yield clear and economically favorable pathways for waste film will incentivize waste film collection and recycling; and Redesign of multi-layer films to be inherently recyclable or biodegradable, enabling this complex material to be included in the recycling stream. Contact Information SolSmart.

For questions relate to the Exchange Website. For questions regarding the content of this Federal Agency Call. Contact Information eere-exchangesupport hq. Amendment For questions pertaining to this FOA. Contact Information pv. If an applicant is seeking to apply for funding under both topic areas, the applicant must submit one Full Application for Topic Area 1, and a separate Application for Topic Area 2.

See Section IV. Topic Areas for more information. For questions regarding the content of the FOA. Hydrogen and fuel cells represent a growing industry with potential to enable energy resiliency, energy security, emission reductions and economic growth. In recent years, the industry has delivered thousands of fuel cells across the U.

This funding opportunity announcement FOA seeks research projects to address priorities in the following areas: batteries and electrification; materials; technology integration and energy efficient mobility systems; energy-efficient commercial off-road vehicle technologies; and co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies to improve fuel economy.

For questions specific to this FOA. Mod The purpose of this modification is to update the number of pages allowed for Reply to Reviewer Comments in the text on page This FOA will support work across three Topic Areas: 1 Development of methodologies and evaluation of offshore wind impacts on wildlife in U.

Atlantic waters; 2 Development of methodologies and evaluation of offshore wind impacts on the ecology of commercially fished species in US Atlantic waters; and 3 Environmental baseline studies and environmental monitoring technology development and validation focused on U.

Documents Funding Opportunity Announcement, Modification Include FOA name and number in subject line. For questions related to this FOA and the application process through Exchange only.

The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from interested individuals and entities, such as industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and other stakeholders on the Plastics Innovation Challenge PIC Draft Roadmap. This will help to to ensure the Plastics PIC is optimally positioned to address opportunities and challenges for the development and deployment of technologies for plastic waste management and reduction.

This is solely a request for information. The PIC Draft Roadmap serves as a unifying document, providing structure and aligning activities across the offices of the Department involved in this effort. The PIC considers approaches to plastic waste management from fundamental science all the way to technology development and field validation.

By providing alignment within the Department, a framework to provide appropriate focus on select strategies to manage plastic waste, and objectives at every level of technical maturity, this roadmap will guide the Department in its efforts to meet the PIC goals. EDT on March 1, Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to this inbox. Modification The purpose of this modification is to: 1 Revise Submission Deadline for Full Applications to April 16, at 5pm ET as listed on the title page and page To be added to the Connected Communities Teaming List.

See Section I. C of the FOA document for more information. Contact Information BioEnergizeMe ee. EERE is specifically interested in information on the following areas: Topic Area 1 - Residential Wood Heater Technology Advancement: Identifying the critical technology gaps and resources required to significantly reduce emissions and improve efficiency of residential wood heaters.

Changes from modification are highlighted in yellow Informational Webinar An informational webinar was held to provide information on the FOA to potential applicants on Friday, August 21, , pm ET. Contact Information seto. ET on September 15, It is recommended that attachments with file sizes exceeding 25 MB be compressed i. Contact Information rticstorage hq.

For questions about the Exchange System or submitting an application through Exchange. To be added to the Proving Ground Teaming List. Gov Technical questions regarding the Exchange system. Programmatic questions about the Lab Call. For technical questions concerning the Exchange website.

C of the FOA. Battery Critical Materials For Topic 1 Area of Interest 2, proposed improvements to separation and processing of cobalt, lithium, manganese, and synthetic graphite may include the ability to handle flexible feedstocks, i.

For questions about the content of the FOA document. All questions must be received at least 3 business days prior to the submission deadline. Only complete the number of Budget Periods required for your project. For example, a project with 4 Budget Periods would leave information for Budget Period 5 empty. For technical questions concerning Exchange. Improving the energy efficiency and demand flexibility of buildings alleviates pressure on the electric grid and extends our energy resources.

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Building Technologies BTO. Vehicle Technologies VTO. Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Climate Technology. Department of Energy DOE Weatherization Assistance Program WAP reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety.

The program supports 8, jobs and provides weatherization services to approximately 35, homes every year using DOE funds. Since the program began in , WAP has helped improve the lives of more than 7 million families through weatherization services.

If you're interested in learning more about applying for weatherization services, contact your state WAP program and they can assist in identifying the local organization that serves your area. Find voter registration options in your state. For more information, see the Voting Rights Fact Sheet. Curriculum Vitae is required with the application. CV must include the following:.

Applicants are required to provide contact information for three recommendations in order to complete the application. Letters of recommendation are not required to complete an application. Selected candidates will be notified to submit letters of recommendation as part of the final selection process.

Letters must come from three professional or scientific individuals familiar with the applicant's qualifications. Recommenders should provide comments preferably with specific examples regarding the applicant's personal characteristics and scientific capabilities that will assist in providing a complete picture of the applicant's abilities and qualifications.

Program Description. Program Areas. Review Criteria. Current Opportunities. How to Apply. Contact Us. As a result of their participation on this program, participants are expected to: Gain deep insight into the federal government's role in the creation and implementation of policies that affect energy technology development. Contribute to the implementation of energy policies by applying their scientific and technical expertise to the development of solutions for problems in areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Continue their education and involvement in areas that support the EERE mission either in a technical or policy-related role. Introduce policy-related knowledge and interest into research facilities supporting the EERE mission. Ideal Candidates will: Have a superior academic performance and publication record. Have strong analytical, research and communication oral and written skills and demonstrated capacity for creative thinking. Have a strong technical background and expertise in an energy-technology-related field.

Be interested in being part of a multi-disciplinary, fast-paced environment, focused on energy technology research and development. Required Qualifications for Level 3: Doctorate or Master's degree for more than 3 years in an energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics.

If more than five years since receipt of graduate degree, applicant must have at least three years of post-degree experience in a technical or research position in a field related to energy innovation. Experience and knowledge in technology commercialization is desirable, but not required.

Required Qualifications for Level 2: Hold a Ph. Required Qualifications for Level 1: Bachelor's degree for less than five years in an energy-relevant field of science, engineering or other highly quantitative field such as economics.

Matriculated undergraduates may be considered for short term appointments. Other Important Information: Applicants enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application may not begin the program until all degree obligations have been met.

This will be an equal opportunity program open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or covered veteran's status.