RFP / Contracting Opportunity

Collaborations Advancing Rapid Load Additions (CARLA)

ConnectWerx, a Partnership Intermediary under a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office has opened an initial funding opportunity for collaboratives to develop new approaches and frameworks for system planning, cost recovery, and risk allocation for electricity demand growth.

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Pilot-scale Rapid Operational Validation of key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (PROVE IT) – SBIR Program

OCED has announced a new Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for pilot-scale projects that has a separate streamlined submission process from the DOE’s traditional SBIR/STTR program. The Pilot-scale Rapid Operational Validation of key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (PROVE IT) program supports the validation of existing pilot projects or subsystems in a relevant industrial environment to increase their technology readiness to the point of being able to be integrated in a large clean energy infrastructure project and increase their adoption readiness level to medium/high. Applicants can be awarded up to $4.3 million under two topic areas: point source carbon capture and long-duration energy storage.

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Energy Social Science Research Projects (NYSERDA)

The Energy Social Science Research Projects (E-SSRP) will support social science research that investigates the social and cultural contexts of energy systems and energy transition. Projects funded by this solicitation will contribute to the interdisciplinary field of energy social science, build meaningful engagement with disadvantaged communities, and produce policy-relevant knowledge that can support NYSERDA’s efforts to advance an inclusive clean energy transition.

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Participation in Term-DLM Program and Auto-DLM Program RFP

National Grid is pursuing the potential procurement of resources in its Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (the “Company”) service territory both system-wide and in specific areas where there is an electric system need to provide load relief when events are called by the Company. This competitive procurement describes the Term-Dynamic Load Management (“Term-DLM”) Program and AutoDynamic Load Management (“Auto-DLM”) Program that the Company will be offering to supplement its portfolio of existing demand response programs. In accordance with the Procurement Order, the Term-DLM Program will be offered system-wide in the Company’s electric service territory. Term-DLM resources will offer peak-shaving benefits to the Company’s system and will be
called on upon no less than 21 hours’ advance notice.

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Non-Wires Alternatives Solutions Project Development Services RFP

Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (National Grid or the Company)is an electric and gas investorowned utility committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to all customers throughout its service territory
in Upstate New York. As a part of providing this service, National Grid is pursuing the potential implementation of NonWires Alternatives (NWA) solutions in its service territory. This request for proposal (RFP) is open to all NWA approaches that have the potential to provide NWA solutions in the area(s) identified in the problem description. National Grid has several long-term goals in consideration (in alignment
with state, federal, and Company ambitions) that impact the viability of any given proposal.

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Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Technical Assistance Provider Opportunity

Through this R-STEP Opportunity, The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is requesting applications from TA providers who have a deep understanding of renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting topics (e.g., environmental impacts, tax policies, land use, zoning ordinance development) and demonstrated experience providing advisory, educational, or technical assistance services. Selected TA providers will provide technical support to R-STEP collaboratives to improve their understanding of priority LSRE siting topics, inform the development of state-based resources, and strengthen the ability of collaboratives to serve as a trusted source of information within their states.

Eligible applicants for this opportunity include for-profit organizations (e.g., consulting firms, law firms), nonprofit organizations (e.g., environmental nonprofits, trade associations, and community-based organizations), and academic institutions (i.e., colleges and universities).

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FY25 Core Laboratory Infrastructure for Market Readiness (CLIMR)

The FY25 CLIMR Lab Call allocates part of the DOE’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF), whose mission is to support technologies with commercial potential that originate at DOE national laboratories by attracting partners who will develop products and sell them into viable markets. This process fills a key need for many labs as they assess their own portfolios, identify the highest-quality prospective partners, and assist those industry partners in evaluating technologies for their business models. While only DOE national laboratories are eligible for funding from this lab call, every funded project must include at least one private sector partner. Incubators, accelerators, manufacturers, and trade associations are among the range of partner types encouraged to partner with national labs through the CLIMR lab call, as they are well positioned to help energy-related national lab-developed technology advance toward commercialization.

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Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) RFP-II

Requests for proposals (RFPs) will be released at least annually and the Ocean Energy Safety Institute (OESI) anticipates awarding numerous projects each year. RFP-II released on July 19, 2024, seeks projects from offshore Oil and Gas, Wind Energy, and Marine Energy sectors. To submit a proposal, the proposal team lead must be a member of OESI, submit a Conflict of Interest form, and have a consortium agreement on file.
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Solicitation 4.0 – Innovations in Floating Offshore Wind

This solicitation will fund up to $10.6 million of projects that address several major areas of need for floating offshore wind, including innovation in ports and vessels, transmission technology, and uncrewed underwater vehicles for environmental monitoring. NOWRDC intends to support projects in partnership with the best research and innovation organizations to achieve maximum impact. Proposals are welcomed from all geographic locations within the United States, with additional eligibility parameters outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Clean Energy Training (NY)

Through this funding opportunity, and in working with labor organizations and registered pre-apprenticeship programs across the State, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks to grow a diverse, equitable, and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent for the clean energy labor market. Projects funded through this solicitation are intended to create and/or expand the capacity of Direct Entry Pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship programs as a pathway to high-quality, family supporting jobs. Eligible initiatives must include clean energy technical training in target areas (developing new or expanding existing clean energy training capacity) and hands-on experience for pre-apprentices, apprentices, and/or journey workers, ensuring they have the skills and qualifications required to meet the demands of a clean energy economy.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DATA PLATFORM (MA)

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is seeking qualified vendors to develop a Workforce Solutions Data Platform. This Platform will support a growing portfolio of workforce development initiatives, including programs directly administered by MassCEC and those supported by grantees. This platform will be integral in helping Massachusetts ensure the workforce needed to meet the state’s climate goals, and as such, will need to capture key program components and outcomes, including the recruitment, onboarding, training, retention, and advancement of many individuals and in the clean energy workforce across Massachusetts. The objective is to enable grantees to coordinate with job and internship seekers and employers, facilitating their progress through various stages such as eligibility validation, job training, onboarding, and retention. The platform will utilize a CRM-style approach for communication and reporting, support data-driven decisions, and provide learning materials through a learning management system (LMS).

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: ON-STREET CHARGING SOLUTIONS (MA)

Through this Request For Proposals (RFP), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center seeks qualified consultants or professionals with experience in clean transportation, municipal procurement, on-street electric vehicle charging, and utility coordination to serve as a technical consultant and project manager under MassCEC’s On-Street Charging Program. The program will provide technical and financial support for municipalities across Massachusetts interested in piloting On-Street Charging projects.

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