Renewable Energy Research and Development (81.087)
Program
81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Authorization
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, Public Law 95-238, Section 207; Public Law 101-218.
Program Number
81.087
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To conduct balanced research and development efforts in the following energy technologies: solar, distributed energy and electric reliability, biomass, hydrogen, fuel cells and infrastructure, wind and hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal. Grants will be offered to develop and transfer to the nonfederal sector various renewable energy technologies.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance may be used to develop and transfer renewable energy technologies to the scientific and industrial communities, State, and local governments.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, intrastate, interstate, and local agencies and universities may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, intrastate, interstate, State and local agencies and universities will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
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 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 Renewable Energy Technology program 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 EERE Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, and the Director of the Federal Energy Management Program.
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 from 2 months to 1 year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly progress and expenditure reports, and a final report at the conclusion of the grant time period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 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
Under the State Cooperative Reservoir Analysis Program, a broad range of research, technical, and resource studies were carried out.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0224-0-1-271.
Obligations
(Grants) Not Separately Identified. (Note: Discretionary funds for grants are not specifically contained in the President's request for Renewable Energy Research and Development Programs. However, the Department does issue grants as a result of competitive solicitations and unsolicited proposals, that clearly are consistent with program objectives and meet the criteria and requirements set forth in 10 CFR Part 600.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$10,000 to $100,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature: EERE Federal Register notices; EERE Solicitations, which may be accessed through the EERE homepage at: http://www.eren.doe.gov; "Federal Financial Assistance Opportunities at DOE;" DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (10 CFR 600); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, all of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Procurement and Assistance Management homepage at: http://www.pr.doe.gov.
Related Programs
81.079, Regional Biomass Energy Programs.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program offices: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure; Solar; Wind and Hydropower; Geothermal; Distributed Energy and Electric Reliability; and Biomass.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
American Institute of Architects Foundation-Determination of solar building technology research and development needs.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection will be based on an objective merit review, program policy factors, the availability of funds, provisions of appropriation laws, reports, and as otherwise specified in specific solicitation document(s).
