Department of Energy: Fuel Cell Technologies Early Market Opportunities – RFI

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on technology deployment activities for verifying the commercial readiness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. This Request for Information (RFI) focuses on innovative fuel cell systems for specific applications like Auxiliary Power Units for Refrigerated Trucks and Fuel Cell Recharging Systems for Electric Trucks. Additionally, technology deployment projects for transportation markets are of interest. The RFI aims to gather input prior to potentially issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Please note the extended deadline for submissions is March 9, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 142133

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	DE-FOA-0000655
Funding Opportunity Title::	Fuel Cell Technologies Early Market Opportunities – RFI
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
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::	No
Version::	Synopsis 2
Posted Date::	Feb 02, 2012
Last Updated Date::	Feb 29, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 02, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 09, 2012
Archive Date::	Jun 09, 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::

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Golden Field Office
Description::	Please note, the RFI submission deadline has been extended to March 9, 2012. The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks feedback from stakeholders for technology deployment activities aimed at verifying the commercial readiness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, consistent with DOE?s on-going efforts and mission. Areas of interest include the following: Area of Interest 1: Innovative, Commercially Ready Fuel Cell Systems for Specific Applications Subtopic 1A: Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for Refrigerated Trucks Subtopic 1B: Fuel Cell Recharging Systems for All-Electric Light- or Heavy-Duty Trucks Area of Interest 2: Technology Deployment Projects for Other On- or Off-Road Transportation Markets The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather feedback from stakeholders prior to DOE potentially issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). This RFI is not a FOA; therefore, DOE is not accepting applications at this time. DOE may issue a FOA in the future, providing approximately 45 calendar days for applicants to prepare and submit applications. However, DOE may also elect not to issue a FOA. There is no guarantee that a FOA will be issued as a result of this RFI. Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential applicants if DOE chooses to issue a FOA regarding the subject matter. Final details, including the anticipated award size, quantity, and timing of DOE funded awards, will be subject to Congressional appropriations and direction.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 2		Feb 29, 2012
Synopsis 1

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