Electricity Research, Development and Analysis

 

Through research, development, demonstration, technology transfer, and education and outreach activities, lead national efforts to modernize the electric grid; enhance security and reliability of the energy infrastructure; and mitigate the impact of, and facilitate recovery from, disruptions to the energy supply. Develop cost-effective technology that enhances the reliability, efficiency, and resiliency of the electric grid, while enabling the effective utilization of emerging and renewable generation sources and promoting the rapid deployment and integration of advanced digital "Smart Grid" technology that is needed to modernize the nations electric delivery network for enhanced operational intelligence and connectivity. Also, leverage scientific research in mathematics for application to power system models and software tools to foster strategic, power systems research capabilities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
81.122
Federal Agency/Office
Department of Energy
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPACT), Public Law 102-486
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), Public Law 110-140
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT), Public Law 109-58
Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-91
Public Law 114-94, "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act" 2015
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, such as profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, universities, research organizations, and state and local governments. All information regarding eligibility requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement
Beneficiary Eligibility
Profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, universities, research organizations, and state and local governments benefit. All information regarding eligibility requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement
Credentials/Documentation
All information regarding credentials and documentation will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. All information regarding application requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement
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 2 CFR Part 200 for Unsolicited Proposals.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 60 to 120 days
Appeals
All information regarding appeals will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement.
Renewals
Grants and cooperative agreements may be modified or extended.
How are proposals selected?
All information regarding application requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement
How may assistance be used?
Assistance provided as cost-shared cooperative agreements or grants to nonprofit and profit institutions and organizations to develop, demonstrate and transfer technologies, tools, techniques or information developed to utilities, energy companies, energy regulators, state and local governments and other stakeholders.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 Other than for-profit recipients are subject to the audit requirements at 2 CFR 200 subpart F. For-profit recipients are subject to the audit requirements at 2 CFR 910.501
Records
Records retention per 2 CFR 200.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. Matching Requirements: Percent: Other All information regarding matching requirements will be included in the specific funding opportunity announcement; however, the program follows Section 988 of the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 to determine the specific requirements.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The time period is dependent upon funding opportunity announcement (FOA) requirements and the individual project award Method of awarding/releasing assistance: financial assistance grant and cooperative agreement award documents Electronic funds transfer.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Raelynn Honkus, National Energy Technology Laboratory, Federal Acquisition Center; 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. For Unsolicited Proposals, E-mail DOEUSP@netl.doe.gov
Headquarters Office
Russell Perrin
Office of Electricity
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20585
washington, DC 20585 USA
Rusty.Perrin@hq.doe.gov
Phone: 2025864936
Website Address
http://www.energy/oe.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0318-0-1-999
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$4,181,724.00; FY 23 est $16,400,000.00; FY 24 est $87,000,000.00; FY 21$1,000,000.00; FY 20$26,599,997.00; FY 19$7,000,000.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000-$5,000,000; Average $2,500,000
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The following list represents an overview of regulations, guidelines, and literature: Office of Electricity Delivery and Reliability homepage, at http://www.energy.gov/oe; DOE Financial Assistance Regulations (2 CFR 200); and the DOE Guide to Financial Assistance, both of which may be accessed through the DOE Office of Management home page or directly at: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/04/f34/FA%20GUIDE%20April2017.pdf https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/04/f34/MRG%20Apr2017.pdf
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2018 https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-invests-75-million-strengthen-resilience-nation-s-power-grid
Fiscal Year 2019 https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2019/04/f61/Big%20Data%20Awards%20Fact%20Sheet%20FINAL_1.pdf

 



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