U.S. Department of Energy Grants: Advancing Offshore Wind Technology

This department is offering grants to advance offshore wind technology through Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects. The goal is to install innovative offshore wind systems in U.S. waters rapidly, lower the cost of energy, and overcome challenges to deployment. With the potential to reduce emissions, diversify energy supply, and boost the economy, these projects will receive funding, technical assistance, and government coordination. Applicants can find the full Funding Opportunity Announcement on the EERE eXCHANGE website and submit their applications there before the closing date on May 31, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 148294

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	DE-FOA-0000410
Funding Opportunity Title::	U.S. Offshore Wind: Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
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Category of Funding Activity::	Energy
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	81.087 — Renewable Energy Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	Yes
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Mar 01, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 31, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	May 31, 2012
Archive Date::	Aug 31, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 0
Award Ceiling::	$0
Award Floor::	$0

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::	All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply as prime applicants, excluding other Federal agencies, DOE and non-DOE Federally Funded Research and Development Center Contractors (FFRDC), and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Golden Field Office
Description::	The U.S Department of Energy seeks to provide support for regionally-diverse Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects through collaborative partnerships. By providing funding, technical assistance, and government coordination to accelerate deployment of these demonstration projects, DOE can help eliminate uncertainties, mitigate risks, and help create a robust U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Industry. The primary goals of the Advanced Technology Demonstration Projects are to: 1. Install innovative offshore wind systems in U.S. waters in the most rapid and responsible manner possible, and 2. Expedite the development and deployment of innovative offshore wind energy systems with a credible potential for lowering the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) below 10 cents / kWh or the local hurdle price at which offshore wind can compete with other regional generation sources without subsidies. With over 4,000 GW of gross potential that is relatively close to key load centers, offshore wind energy can help the nation reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, diversify its energy supply, provide cost-competitive electricity to key coastal regions, and stimulate economic revitalization of key sectors of the economy. However, if the nation is to realize these benefits, key challenges to the development and deployment of offshore wind technology must be overcome, including the relatively high current cost of energy, technical challenges surrounding installation and grid interconnection, and the untested permitting or approval processes. DOE seeks technology demonstration projects that combine innovation with pathways for substantial cost reduction opportunities. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE eXCHANGE website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE eXCHANGE website. A User Guide for the EERE eXCHANGE can be found on the EERE website http://eere.energy.gov/financing/exchangeExchange/Manuals.aspx after logging in to the system. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE Exchange website.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Package No: 1