Green Energy News | RFP and Funding Opportunities

--- The Climate Trust announces its intent to purchase carbon credits from an anaerobic biodigester on an Oregon dairy farm. The Climate Trust will buy these avoided methane emissions as carbon credits. Value of carbon credits from a digester estimated to be worth between $300K and $1 million. The Climate Trust anticipates that funding will be available in late 2008 or early 2009. For more info, contact Peter Weisberg at pweisberg((at))climatetrust.org. (***)

--- The California Energy Commission requests proposals for Technology Innovations for Buildings and Communities. The purpose of this RFP is to identify and select one or more contractors to conduct and direct integrated RD&D projects in the following targeted areas: Building Envelope; HVAC, Controls and Diagnostics; Lighting and Lighting Controls; Appliances, Consumer Electronics and Office Equipment; Whole Building and Community Systems Integration; and Codes and Standards Support, Information Resources, and Market Connections. $9.3 million expected to be available, maximum award NTE $2 million. Initial proposals due 8/1/08, final proposals due 10/3/08.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html#500-07-503 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests proposals for the Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Program. The objectives of this solicitation are to: 1) To demonstrate a wide array of technologies that improve the performance of the electric power delivery system in NY State, and 2) To develop innovative strategies that support sustainable investment and continued improvement of the electric power delivery infrastructure. $3.6 million available for 2 rounds. Tthe second round is due 12/3/08.
http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2

--- Rio Tinto Alcan and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF): The $1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2008 is now open for entries.The Prize is open to all not-for-profit, non-governmental, and civil society organizations based anywhere in the world that are working to advance the goals of economic, environmental, and socialsustainability.

In addition nine grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to the shortlisted NGOs to invest in one of the following three approved courses: the postgraduate certificate in cross-sector partnership at Cambridge University, the LEAD Fellows training programme or the postgraduate certificate in sustainable development from the University of London.

The closing date for receipt of entries is midnight, 12 September 2008 (GMT).

http://www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com

--- The California Energy Commission has announced the release of its first Energy Innovations Small Grants (EISG) for transportation-related research.

The EISG Transportation Program provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects to small businesses, non-profits, individuals, and academic institutions to conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts.

Research projects must target an Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) transportation subject area, address a California energy problem, and provide a potential benefit to California ratepayers.

http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/smallgrant/index.html

--- Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) and affiliate UNS Electric (UNSE) have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy and associated credits through power purchase agreements and/or the ownership of generation assets.

The annual aggregate renewable energy purchase and delivery target under this RFP is 150,000 MWh. Although TEP/UNSE prefers to have the renewable generation resource supplied from a site located in Arizona, it will consider proposals that include energy produced outside of Arizona and delivered exclusively to customers in the state.

A bidder teleconference is scheduled for June 19 at 1:30 (MST). Final proposals are due September 5, 2008.

http://www.uesaz.com/Wholesale

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority requests proposals for Advanced Energy Systems for NYC Passenger Mass Transit. This RFP will support activities leading to the study, development, qualification and/or demonstration of innovative products and systems that reduce the energy use of passenger transit systems under the jurisdiction of the NYC Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Responses due 7/24/08 and 1/7/09.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks proposals for Environmentally Preferred Power Systems & Energy Storage Technologies. This program will support the development, demonstration, and commercialization of environmentally preferred power systems and energy storage technologies. $12 million expected to be available. Responses due 7/16/08 and 1/14/09.

http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The Energy Foundation accepts proposals on a continuous basis in the areas of Power, Building, Transportation, and Climate. The Foundation's mission is to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy, an essential components of a clean energy future.

http://www.ef.org/ (***)

--- The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) to accelerate the rate of scientific breakthroughs needed to create advanced energy technologies for the 21st century. The EFRCs will pursue the fundamental understanding necessary to meet the global need for abundant, clean, and economical energy. Through this initiative, DOE seeks to bring together the skills and talents of multiple investigators to enable fundamental research of a scope and complexity that would not be possible with the standard individual investigator or small group research project. $500 million expected to be available, up to 50 awards anticipated. Responses due 10/1/08.

https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/
UNID/933104E42D0185E58525742100694C78?OpenDocument (***)

--- The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Energy for Sustainability Program. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage, and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, including solar, wind and biomass. Responses due 9/15/08.

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026

--- The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Cooperative Science, Technology, Research and Development Opportunities in Naval and Marine Machinery. NSWCCD is interested in projects which offer potential for advancement and improvements of Naval machinery operations and the scientific knowledge necessary to create such advancements. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: R&D of advanced power generation and transmission systems such as engines, fuel cells, batteries, and alternative energy and power sources; the development, implementation and demonstration of future electric power; energy storage devices, and electric motors. This BAA will remain open until 1/13/09.

http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00167/N0016708BAA02/listing.html (***)

--- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings. EPA seeks applicants for the planning, arranging, administering and/or conducting of conferences and workshops in areas including, but not limited to: Economics and sustainability; air and global climate change; and technology. $500K expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated. Proposals due 1/7/08, 6/5/08 and 12/9/08.

http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2008/2008_baa.html (***)

--- Go Solar: Solar Program to Assist Ontario, Canada Homeowners. Go Solar is a Clean Air Foundation program providing a single stop source of information on current incentives for the purchase and installation of solar energy systems for heating water and generating electricity. The program is designed to assist Ontarians in achieving the Ontario government's goal of 100,000 solar roofs.

New solar water heating incentives and rebates total more than $1,300 through provincial and federal government programs. Ontario's incentives for generating photovoltaic (PV) electricity are currently the most generous in Canada. The retail sales tax rebate on qualifying solar, wind, micro hydroelectric and geothermal equipment has also been extended to January 1, 2010.

http://www.gosolarontario.ca

--- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office (STO) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for research, development, design, and testing that directly supports the STO. Areas of interest include but are not limited to power harvesting technologies and devices, and next generation power generation systems, including electrodynamics and momentum tethers, and advanced solar systems. Responses accepted through 12/31/08.

http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D01/SynopsisP.html (***)

--- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for proposals for Defense Sciences Research & Technology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: New approaches to engine designs to improve performance and efficiency; new approaches to harvesting solar energy; materials and enabling technologies for power generation, energy storage at all scales; and new non-carbon-based fuel sources. Responses due 2/27/09.

http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA08-22/SynopsisP.html (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for the Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Program. Through this program, NYSERDA seeks projects to demonstrate a wide array of technologies that improve the performance of the electric power delivery system in NY, and to develop innovative strategies that support sustainable investment and continued improvement of the electric power delivery infrastructure. $3.6 million expected to be available, proposals due 6/4/08 and 12/3/08.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Data Center and Server Efficiency. Though this program, NYSERDA will support the development and/or demonstration of innovative and emerging data center and server technologies. Preferred technologies are those that can increase end-use energy efficiency, reduce electric demand or are of strategic importance to NY’s energy, economic and environmental future. $3 million expected to be available, responses due 5/1/08 and 11/13/08.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for Improved Environmental Performance for Power Generation. Though this program, NYSERDA seeks projects to mitigate the environmental impacts of power generation critical to maintaining fuel diversity and system reliability in NY. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 5/20/08 and 10/15/08.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) requests proposals for the Municipal Water and Wastewater Research, Development and Demonstration Program. Through this program, NYSERDA seeks projects that result in quantifiable energy, economic and environmental benefits to New York State’s municipal water and wastewater treatment sector. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 03/27/08 and 09/25/08.

http://www.nyserda.org/funding/funding.asp?i=2 (***)

--- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks proposals for the Next Generation Emerging Technologies for Residential Buildings, for product development and demonstration projects that benefit residential buildings. The technologies should improve the containment, production, distribution and/or durability of the energy systems in the building. $1.5 million expected to be available, responses due 5/15/08 and 9/10/08.

http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp (***)

(***) 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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