Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis (81.122)
Program
81.122 Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, Research, Development and Analysis
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ELECTRICITY DELIVERY AND ENERGY RELIABLITY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91; Energy Tax Act of 1978, Public Law 95-618; Energy Security Act of 1980, Public Law 96-294; Superconductivity and Competitiveness Act of 1988, Public Law 100-697; Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Public Law 102-486.
Program Number
81.122
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Through research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, and education and outreach activities, modernize and expand America's electric delivery system to ensure a more reliable and robust electricity supply, and enhance economic and national security. Assure the security of the nation's energy infrastructure through research and programs to assess the critical functions of the nation's energy infrastructure and reduce its vulnerability, and to develop an effective emergency response system to protect and restore its capabilities in case of disruption or attack.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance may be used in the form of cost-shared contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants to nonprofit institutions and organizations to develop and transfer technologies or information developed through analysis and research to utilities, energy companies, energy regulators, state and local governments and other stakeholders.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, State and local governments may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, State and local governments benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
The standard application forms as furnished by DOE and required by 10 CFR Part 600 must be used to apply for financial assistance, as further specified in competitive solicitation(s). Application forms and instructions are available on the World Wide Web at http://doe-iips.pr.doe.gov.
Award Procedure
All applications which pass an initial review will receive an objective merit review. The objective merit review will be based on evaluation criteria set forth in the competitive solicitation(s) or criteria set forth in 10 CFR Part 600 for Unsolicited Proposals. Evaluations will be conducted by Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability personnel at DOE Headquarters in Washington, DC. This responsibility may also be delegated to DOE Operations and Regional Offices. Final decisions will be made by the Director, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Grants may be modified or extended.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula, but cost sharing is encouraged.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is available for up to 3 years.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly progress and expenditure reports, and a final report at the conclusion of the grant time period.
Audits
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements that year, except as noted in Circular No. A- 133.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
This program CFDA number was established in 2005, so there is no award history or past accomplishments under this specific program number.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0224-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Project Grants, Cooperative Agreements) FY 04 $0; FY 05 est $4,200,000; and FY 06 est $4,200,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Expected to average $2,500,000 over 3 years, ranging as low as $2,000,000 and as high as $3,000,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature: Office of Electricity Delivery and Reliability homepage, under Financial Opportunities at http://www.electricity.doe.gov ;" DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR 600); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, both of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Procurement and Assistance Management http://professionals.pr.doe.gov/.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, 202-586-1411, http://www.electricity.doe.gov under Contact Us for e-mail addresses.
Web Site Address
http://www.electricity.doe.gov
Examples of Funded Projects
None. New program in FY 2005.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection will be based on an objective merit review, program policy factors, the availability of funds, provisions of appropriation law and reports and as otherwise specified in specific solicitation document(s).
