U.S. Department of Energy’s i2X Program Seeks Feedback on Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap in Request for Information (RFI)
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program is seeking feedback on the “Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap” through a request for information (RFI). This roadmap focuses on interconnection solutions for the transmission system and bulk power system. The RFI aims to gather input from various stakeholders, including utilities, grid operators, government entities, clean energy developers, and nonprofits, to enhance the final version of the roadmap.
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DE-FOA-0003220 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap Draft |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Energy |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 22, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Golden Field Office |
| Description: | This request for information (RFI) solicits feedback on a draft Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program. This roadmap covers interconnection solutions for the transmission system/bulk power system only. Feedback from interconnection stakeholders regarding the Roadmap’s content (e.g., challenges, solution sets and key actions) will ensure the final version provides a comprehensive set of strategies to improve the interconnection process. Interconnection stakeholders include, but are not limited to, utilities, grid operators, grid reliability organizations, Tribal governments and utilities, Federal and state regulators, state and local governments, clean energy developers, energy justice groups, nonprofits, and trade associations. Read the draft i2X Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/Draft i2X Transmission Roadmap.pdf |
| Link to Additional Information: | EERE Funding Opportunity Exchange |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: To respond to this RFI:
i2x@ee.doe.gov For EERE-Exchange Support: EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov |