Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001107
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- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Advanced Turbine Components for Combined Cycle and Supercritical CO2 Based Power Cycle Applications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.089 Fossil Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2014 and posted on Apr 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 22, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) are not eligible for an award as a Prime Recipient under this announcement, but may be proposed as a team member subject to the following The FFRDC(s) effort, in aggregate, shall not exceed 25 of the total estimated cost of the project, including the applicants and the FFRDC contractors portions of the effort. Note Federal Agencies and government owned and operated (GOGO) laboratories are not considered eligible for award as a Prime Recipient under this announcement and may not be proposed as a team member on another entitys application.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Advanced Turbine Components for Combined Cycle and Supercritical CO2 Based Power Cycle Applications" is a competitive federal grant program run through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the U.S. Department of Energy. It sits within DOE's broader Clean Coal Research and Carbon Capture Research efforts, with a practical emphasis on applied research, development, and demonstration (RD and D) rather than basic science. The central idea is straightforward: if future fossil-fueled power plants can run at higher efficiency, they generate more electricity per unit of fuel, which in turn lowers the amount of carbon dioxide produced per megawatt-hour. That efficiency gain also reduces the amount of CO2 that must be captured, compressed, transported, and stored, which can bring down overall capture costs and the cost of electricity.
This announcement specifically targets innovation in turbomachinery components, meaning the key mechanical and aerodynamic hardware used in advanced turbine systems. The FOA is aimed at two major application areas. First are advanced combustion turbines used in combined cycle power plants, with the stated performance target of 65 percent or greater combined cycle efficiency. Combined cycle systems pair a gas turbine (topping cycle) with a steam turbine (bottoming cycle) to recover waste heat, so component improvements that increase firing temperature capability, reduce cooling losses, improve sealing, reduce aerodynamic losses, or enhance durability can directly translate into better overall plant efficiency. The second application area is supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) based power cycles for fossil-fuel applications, including systems that are directly heated (where the working fluid is heated more directly by the heat source) or indirectly heated (where heat is transferred through a heat exchanger). sCO2 power cycles are attractive because they can achieve high efficiency in compact turbomachinery, but they also pose demanding materials, sealing, and high-pressure design challenges. This FOA is meant to push forward component-level solutions that make these advanced cycles practical and cost-effective.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means DOE expects substantial involvement during the project, such as technical oversight, milestone reviews, and active collaboration to keep the work aligned with program goals. The estimated total funding available is $7,000,000, and DOE anticipated making about 14 awards, indicating the agency was likely looking for multiple smaller, focused projects rather than a small number of very large projects. The listing shows no formal award floor or ceiling, which generally means award sizes could vary based on merit, scope, and the specific budget justification for each application, subject to the total program amount. A cost-sharing requirement applies, so applicants were expected to contribute non-federal cost share as part of the total project cost, which is common for applied energy technology demonstrations and late-stage development work.
Eligibility is broadly open (listed as unrestricted), meaning universities, private companies, nonprofits, and other organizations could apply as prime recipients as long as they meet the detailed requirements in the full announcement. However, there are important limitations for certain federally affiliated entities. Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) cannot serve as the prime recipient, but they may participate as team members with a strict cap: their combined effort cannot exceed 25 percent of the total estimated project cost when both the applicant and FFRDC portions are counted. Federal agencies and government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) laboratories are not eligible as prime recipients and also cannot participate as team members under another entity's application, which is a notable restriction compared with some other DOE solicitations.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity in the energy category under CFDA number 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development). It was posted on April 11, 2014, with an application deadline of May 22, 2014, and later archived on August 25, 2014. For access to the full announcement and submission details, the opportunity pointed applicants to FedConnect, and it provided a point of contact at NETL: Meghaan D. Hampton (Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov), who could assist if applicants had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
Overall, the FOA is best understood as a targeted push to modernize and de-risk the most performance-critical turbine and turbomachinery components needed for next-generation high-efficiency fossil power systems with carbon capture. By focusing on component innovations that enable 65 percent-plus combined cycle performance and viable sCO2 power cycles in fossil contexts, the program aimed to cut emissions per unit electricity and reduce the scale and cost of carbon capture required to meet DOE's evolving goals for low-carbon coal and gas power generation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Advanced Turbine Components for Combined Cycle and Supercritical CO2 Based Power Cycle Applications."
Which federal agency is running this program?
This is a competitive federal grant program run through the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
What DOE program area does this FOA fall under?
It sits within DOE's broader Clean Coal Research and Carbon Capture Research efforts, with an emphasis on applied research, development, and demonstration (RD and D) rather than basic science.
What is the main goal of the funding opportunity?
The main goal is to advance turbomachinery component innovations that enable higher-efficiency fossil-fueled power plants. Higher efficiency means more electricity per unit of fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour and can reduce the amount (and cost) of CO2 capture, compression, transport, and storage.
What types of projects are being targeted?
The FOA targets innovation in turbomachinery components, meaning key mechanical and aerodynamic hardware used in advanced turbine systems, with a practical focus on component-level solutions.
What are the two main application areas supported by this FOA?
The FOA is aimed at (1) advanced combustion turbines used in combined cycle power plants and (2) supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) based power cycles for fossil-fuel applications.
What performance target is stated for combined cycle applications?
The stated target is 65 percent or greater combined cycle efficiency.
Why do turbine component improvements matter for combined cycle efficiency?
Combined cycle plants pair a gas turbine (topping cycle) with a steam turbine (bottoming cycle) to recover waste heat. Improvements that increase firing temperature capability, reduce cooling losses, improve sealing, reduce aerodynamic losses, or enhance durability can translate into improved overall plant efficiency.
What sCO2 power cycle configurations are included?
The FOA includes sCO2 power cycles for fossil-fuel applications that are either directly heated (the working fluid is heated more directly by the heat source) or indirectly heated (heat is transferred through a heat exchanger).
Why are sCO2 power cycles of interest in this program?
sCO2 power cycles are attractive because they can achieve high efficiency in compact turbomachinery, but they present demanding challenges related to materials, sealing, and high-pressure design. This FOA is intended to push component-level solutions that make these cycles practical and cost-effective.
What funding instrument will DOE use for awards?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means DOE expects substantial involvement during the project, such as technical oversight, milestone reviews, and active collaboration to keep the work aligned with program goals.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $7,000,000.
How many awards did DOE anticipate making?
DOE anticipated making about 14 awards, suggesting multiple smaller, focused projects rather than only a few large projects.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size listed?
No formal award floor or ceiling is listed. Award sizes could vary based on merit, scope, and the budget justification for each application, subject to the total program funding amount.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A cost-sharing requirement applies, meaning applicants were expected to contribute non-federal cost share as part of the total project cost.
Who is eligible to apply as a prime recipient?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning universities, private companies, nonprofits, and other organizations could apply as prime recipients as long as they meet the detailed requirements in the full announcement.
Can Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) be the prime applicant?
No. FFRDCs cannot serve as the prime recipient for this opportunity.
Can FFRDCs participate as team members, and are there limits?
Yes, FFRDCs may participate as team members, but their combined effort is capped. The combined FFRDC effort cannot exceed 25 percent of the total estimated project cost when counting both the applicant and FFRDC portions.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply or participate?
No. Federal agencies and government-owned, government-operated (GOGO) laboratories are not eligible as prime recipients and also cannot participate as team members under another entity's application.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 81.089 (Fossil Energy Research and Development).
What category is this discretionary funding opportunity listed under?
It is listed under the energy category as a discretionary funding opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 11, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 22, 2014.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on August 25, 2014, meaning it is no longer an active open solicitation in that listing.
Where were applicants directed to access the full announcement and submission details?
Applicants were directed to FedConnect to access the full announcement and submission details.
Who is the NETL point of contact for help accessing the announcement?
The point of contact listed is Meghaan D. Hampton at Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov, specifically noted as someone who could assist if applicants had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
How does this FOA connect efficiency improvements to carbon capture cost reductions?
By increasing plant efficiency, less fuel is needed per unit of electricity. That lowers CO2 emissions per megawatt-hour and reduces the amount of CO2 that must be captured and handled, which can lower overall capture costs and the cost of electricity.
In plain terms, what is the FOA trying to modernize or de-risk?
It is a targeted push to modernize and de-risk the most performance-critical turbine and turbomachinery components needed for next-generation high-efficiency fossil power systems with carbon capture, especially those enabling 65 percent-plus combined cycle performance and viable sCO2 power cycles in fossil contexts.
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