Department of Energy Grant: Enhancing Global Consensus on Fossil Energy Technologies

Question 1: Please provide a definition and examples of Clean Energy systems and Clean Energy Technology as used in the FOA. What technologies are included? Excluded?

Response 1: Clean Energy Systems/Technologies, as mentioned in the FOA, are systems and technologies that improve the efficiency of power generation and conversion systems to liquids and chemicals from fossil based fuels, enabling affordable CO2 capture, increasing plant availability, and maintaining the highest environmental standards.

Clean Energy Systems/Technologies, will include technologies required to reduce the capital and operating cost and to meet zero emission targets in power systems (e.g., turbines, fuel cells, hybrids, novel power generation cycles), coal conversion (e.g., gasification) and beneficiation, advanced combustion (e.g., oxy-combustion, chemical looping, ultra super critical steam), and hydrogen and fuels. Additionally, the requirement includes efforts on enabling technology (e.g., sensors and controls) energy conversion, water issues, advanced modeling, and simulation materials. Of significant importance in the carbon capture and storage area are DOE?s research and development activities on post-combustion and pre-combustion capture, carbon utilization, and carbon storage activities, including the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships, the Carbon Capture Simulation Initiative (CCSI), and National Risk Assessment Program (NRAP). There are no technologies excluded.

Question 2: Is the ?statement of substantial involvement? specific to this proposal or something that FE often includes?

Response 2: Yes, the Statement of Substantial Involvement (SOSI) is specific to the FOA. The SOSI is required when the Department will be substantially involved in the accomplishing project requirements.

Question 3: We note that international engagement is in the title and mentioned in the text. What percentage of effort should be toward international audiences? What percentage of funding can be committed to international participants (e.g. organizations with home office outside of US)?

Response 3: There is no set percentage for international participation. It will be the responsibility of the Applicant to determine the level international involvement necessary to accomplish the project and meet the requirements of the Funding Opportunity Announcement. However, based on historical information the international effort has been less than fifty percent.

Question 4: Will there be a separate cost evaluation on the proposals? We noticed cost was not one of the evaluation criteria.

Response 4: Cost is not one of the evaluation criteria. However, the Applicant?s budget and budget justification will be reviewed to determine the allowability, allocability and reasonableness of the proposed costs in accordance with Federal costs principles referenced in 10 CFR 600.

Question 5: For organizations located in Washington D.C., what is the congressional district number to be used in the application in Grants.gov?

Response 5: Please input DC-000 for the congressional district number.

Within the Office of Fossil Energy, The Office of Clean Coal is responsible for developing the strategic policy and direction of research, development and demonstration (RD&D) related to clean coal technologies, and interacting with other elements of the Department, the Administration, Congress and the public on coal and electric power policy, programs and budget for those programs under its purview.

Throughout the United States and globally, there exists a lack of domestic and international knowledge and consensus on the two most promising approaches to reducing CO2 and improving power production: carbon capture and storage and clean energy systems. Compared with other CO2 reduction options and disregarding local circumstances, commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Clean Energy Systems (CES) appear to be the cheapest mitigation options. However, CCS and CES require effective cost and risk assessments, improved policy and regulatory frameworks, and improved monitoring systems.

One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to, ?ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection.? To accomplish this mission, it is imperative that the Office of Fossil Energy provide outreach and education to many stakeholders, including the general public in order to allow them to make educated choices about energy. Towards this end, the Office of Fossil Energy seeks to partner with organizations with similar goals to help improve understanding and develop cooperative action on CCS and CES by reaching out to additional international and national organizations to conduct a series of co-related tasks that mutually serve the mission of the public as well as the Office of Fossil Energy.

The DOE?s Office of Fossil Energy?s Office of Oil and Natural Gas (FE Oil & Gas) works to achieve a more secure energy future through the diversified supply of oil and natural gas resources while minimizing environmental impacts. FE Oil & Gas seeks to promote its mission in general and specifically promote safe and responsible development of oil and natural gas in the United States and in other countries, by sharing best practices and advanced technology. This will benefit the public by ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable supplies of oil and natural gas in the United States.

Within the Office of Fossil Energy, The Office of Clean Coal is responsible for developing the strategic policy and direction of research, development and demonstration (RD&D) related to clean coal technologies, and interacting with other elements of the Department, the Administration, Congress and the public on coal and electric power policy, programs and budget for those programs under its purview.

Throughout the United States and globally, there exists a lack of domestic and international knowledge and consensus on the two most promising approaches to reducing CO2 and improving power production: carbon capture and storage and clean energy systems. Compared with other CO2 reduction options and disregarding local circumstances, commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Clean Energy Systems (CES) appear to be the cheapest mitigation options. However, CCS and CES require effective cost and risk assessments, improved policy and regulatory frameworks, and improved monitoring systems.

One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to, ?ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection.? To accomplish this mission, it is imperative that the Office of Fossil Energy provide outreach and education to many stakeholders, including the general public in order to allow them to make educated choices about energy. Towards this end, the Office of Fossil Energy seeks to partner with organizations with similar goals to help improve understanding and develop cooperative action on CCS and CES by reaching out to additional international and national organizations to conduct a series of co-related tasks that mutually serve the mission of the public as well as the Office of Fossil Energy.

The DOE?s Office of Fossil Energy?s Office of Oil and Natural Gas (FE Oil & Gas) works to achieve a more secure energy future through the diversified supply of oil and natural gas resources while minimizing environmental impacts. FE Oil & Gas seeks to promote its mission in general and specifically promote safe and responsible development of oil and natural gas in the United States and in other countries, by sharing best practices and advanced technology. This will benefit the public by ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable supplies of oil and natural gas in the United States.

Within the Office of Fossil Energy, The Office of Clean Coal is responsible for developing the strategic policy and direction of research, development and demonstration (RD&D) related to clean coal technologies, and interacting with other elements of the Department, the Administration, Congress and the public on coal and electric power policy, programs and budget for those programs under its purview.

Throughout the United States and globally, there exists a lack of domestic and international knowledge and consensus on the two most promising approaches to reducing CO2 and improving power production: carbon capture and storage and clean energy systems. Compared with other CO2 reduction options and disregarding local circumstances, commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Clean Energy Systems (CES) appear to be the cheapest mitigation options. However, CCS and CES require effective cost and risk assessments, improved policy and regulatory frameworks, and improved monitoring systems.

One of the key missions of the Office of Fossil Energy is to, ?ensure the nation can continue to rely on traditional resources for clean, secure and affordable energy while enhancing environmental protection.? To accomplish this mission, it is imperative that the Office of Fossil Energy provide outreach and education to many stakeholders, including the general public in order to allow them to make educated choices about energy. Towards this end, the Office of Fossil Energy seeks to partner with organizations with similar goals to help improve understanding and develop cooperative action on CCS and CES by reaching out to additional international and national organizations to conduct a series of co-related tasks that mutually serve the mission of the public as well as the Office of Fossil Energy.

The DOE?s Office of Fossil Energy?s Office of Oil and Natural Gas (FE Oil & Gas) works to achieve a more secure energy future through the diversified supply of oil and natural gas resources while minimizing environmental impacts. FE Oil & Gas seeks to promote its mission in general and specifically promote safe and responsible development of oil and natural gas in the United States and in other countries, by sharing best practices and advanced technology. This will benefit the public by ensuring reliable, clean, and affordable supplies of oil and natural gas in the United States.