Green Energy News | RFP and Funding Opportunities

--- Constellation Energy is taking applications for its annual EcoStar Grant program, which provides qualifying nonprofit organizations with funds to implement projects that support Constellation Energy’s continuing commitment to environmental stewardship. Grant awards will be up to $5,000, with funds provided by the Constellation Energy Foundation.

The EcoStar Grant program is one of a range of initiatives, donations and grants targeting Constellation Energy’s key areas of focus for community outreach – energy, education, economic growth, the environment and employee involvement. Since the program’s inception in 2010, Constellation Energy has awarded 147 EcoStar Grants totaling $655,000.

To qualify for an EcoStar Grant, a project should be located in an area where Constellation Energy does business. Applicants must have a board of directors and be designated a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Applications should include a project budget that details how the grant award will be spent, with no more than 20 percent allocated to administrative and office expenses.

http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/eco-star-grants.aspx

--- The California Energy Commission is seeking proposals to provide funding for the development of new, California-based biofuel production facilities that can sustainably produce low carbon transportation fuels.

The intent of this solicitation is to encourage production of alternative and renewable transportation fuels in California that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and petroleum fuel demand, and stimulate economic development in the state.

Funding will be available for new, low carbon facilities, or for projects that lower the carbon intensity of fuels produced at existing facilities. Projects must demonstrate economically competitive yields and lower GHG potential than Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathways for corn ethanol or soy biodiesel.

Deadline to submit proposals: February 21, 2012, no later than 4:00 pm.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/transportation.html#PON-11-601

--- The City of Port Angeles, Washington has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified developers to finance, design, permit, construct, own, operate, manage, and maintain an LFG energy or other beneficial use project at the City's landfill located in Clallam County, Washington. The City is interested in proposals that can provide unique solutions for utilizing the LFG.

Proposals are due by 5:00 PM (PDT) on Friday, May 11, 2012. Their are other deadlines prior to that date.

http://www.cityofpa.us/pw-bids.htm

--- The City of Denton, Texas seeks proposals to contract with individuals and/or businesses with considerable experience, for a power purchase agreement (PPA) that will supply solar generated electricity from facilities located within a 50 mile radius of Denton, Texas and the north Dallas Metroplex. Proposal due date is February 21, 2012.

http://www.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=397

--- Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) seeking at least 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy projects for Oahu. The RFP is open to any commercially viable renewable technology that can generate electricity on Oahu or on another island from where energy can reasonably be transmitted to Oahu via undersea cable system, no later than December 31, 2018. The formal RFP is expected to be released March 31, 2012.

http://generationbidding.heco.com

--- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking pre-proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for the Fiscal Year 2012. This year’s CIG projects focus on nutrient management, energy conservation, soil health, wildlife and CIG projects assessment.

CIG funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. At least 50 percent of the total cost of CIG projects must come from non-Federal matching funds, including cash and in-kind contributions provided by the grant recipient. The deadline for pre-proposals is January 31, 2012

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig

--- Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers interested in installing solar-powered upgrades to their homes and businesses can apply for 2012 incentive funding beginning October 27, 2011.

As part of an ongoing pilot program approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) to help reduce energy consumption and peak demand, rebates for 2012 will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for residential and business customers who choose to install solar water heating or solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.

-- Residential Solar Water Heating - FPL's residential solar water heating program will provide $1,000 per installed solar water heater.

-- Business Solar Water Heating - Business customers will be eligible for avariable rebate based on the size of the system installed that willequal $30 per 1,000 BTUh/day of the maximum rated output of the installed system. The maximum incentive during the life of the program is $50,000 per site. Businesses with multiple locations can receive a maximum combined rebate of up to $150,000 per funding year.

-- Residential Solar PV - The residential solar PV program will provide an incentive of $2,000 per kW of the rated direct-current (DC) output of a PV system up to a maximum of $20,000.

-- Business Solar PV - The business PV program will provide a variable incentive depending on the output of the system. The rebate will be up to $50,000 per site during the life of the program and will be calculated as follows: $2 per DC watt nameplate rating of the solar panel up to the first 10 kW; $1.50 per DC watt nameplate rating of the solar panel from 10 kW up to 25 kW; and, $1 per DC watt nameplate rating of the solar panel greater than 25 kW. Businesses with multiple locations can receive a maximum combined rebate of up to $150,000 per funding year.

The PSC has authorized $15.5 million for FPL's 2012 solar rebate program. The program will run from Oct. 27, 2011, through September 2012. Reservations for approximately half of the funds are planned to be issued on Oct. 27, 2011, and reservations for the remaining balance of funds are planned to be issued in the spring of 2012.

http://www.FPL.com/solarrebates (posted 10/30/11)

--- The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Sustainable Energy Pathways. This RFP will support interdisciplinary efforts by teams of researchers to address the challenges of developing efficient pathways towards a sustainable energy future. $34 million expected to be available. Responses due 2/1/12.

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11590 (posted 10/7/11)(***)

--- The U.S. Department of Energy announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Basic Energy Sciences and Biological and Environmental Research, and Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists. Subtopics include Solar Photochemistry Research, and Climate Sciences. $400 million expected to be available, multiple awards anticipated. Responses due 9/30/12.

https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000660&agency=DOE (posted 10/7/11)(***)

--- The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Fellowships. This program will provide fellowships to pre- and postdoctoral students in the agricultural, forestry, and food sciences. Priority research areas include, but are not limited to, securing America’s energy future through renewable biofuels, and mitigating and adapting agriculture to variations in climate. $12 million expected to be available. Letters of Intent are required and are due 11/8/11, final proposals due 1/19/12.

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri.html (posted 10/7/11)(***)

--- The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Sustainability Research Networks Competition. Through this competition, NSF, in partnership with other agencies, international efforts, and the private sector, aims to support members of the academic research community for projects which produce discoveries and knowledge that will inform decisions leading to environmental, energy, social and cultural sustainability. $36 million expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated. Preliminary proposals due 12/1/11, final proposals due 4/1/12.

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11574 (posted 9/6/11)(***)

--- The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Energy and Environment; Advanced Manufacturing; Biotechnology; Advanced Materials; and Fabrication and Process Technology. $1.6 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. Responses due 2/1/12.

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11570 (posted 9/6/11)(***)

(***) Funding/RFP notice provided by Laurie Brown, formerly of the US Department of Energy. For a complete monthly e-mailing of energy and environmental funding opportunities contact:

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