Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001117
Apply for DE FOA 0001117
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building America Industry Partnerships for High Performance Housing Innovation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.086 Conservation Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 12, 2014 and posted on Nov 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the Building Technologies Office (BTO), released Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001117 called "Building America Industry Partnerships for High Performance Housing Innovations." The purpose of the opportunity is to push forward practical, high-impact building research that makes housing more energy efficient while also improving affordability and overall performance. The work is positioned as applied research, development, and deployment, with an emphasis on solutions that can be proven in real homes rather than only in laboratory settings. In the larger context, BTO is targeting meaningful reductions in energy use in both new and existing buildings to lower national energy demand, support energy independence, and reduce environmental impacts.
The FOA is tied to the Building America Research Program and anticipates funding a small number of awards, selecting roughly 1 to 4 building science teams in 2015. These teams are expected to work directly with industry and other partners to develop and implement innovations that address a set of interconnected technical problems that show up when homes are designed to have very low heating and cooling loads. The program focus is not just on saving energy in isolation, but on making high performance housing reliable, replicable, and scalable in the real world, where construction practices, climate conditions, occupant behavior, and cost constraints all matter.
The technical scope centers on three core challenge areas. First is the building envelope: developing high performance, low-risk enclosure assemblies and systems that can deliver very low heating and cooling loads without introducing moisture problems, durability failures, or other risks that can come with tighter, more highly insulated construction. Second is space conditioning: creating optimal comfort systems, including HVAC equipment and distribution approaches, that work well in low-load homes where traditional system sizing and duct layouts can lead to inefficiency, poor humidity control, or comfort complaints. Third is ventilation and indoor air quality: designing high performance ventilation systems and IAQ strategies suitable for low-load, airtight homes, where ventilation becomes essential for health and pollutant control and must be integrated carefully to avoid energy penalties and unintended side effects.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary energy funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE involvement is typically more hands-on than with a standard grant and can include substantial collaboration, shared milestones, and ongoing technical engagement. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants need to plan for non-federal contributions as part of their project budgets and partnership structures. The FOA was posted November 12, 2014, with applications due February 4, 2015 (original and current closing date listed the same), and it later moved to archive status in April 2015. The public record fields for total funding and award ceiling/floor are listed as zero in the dataset provided, which usually indicates those figures were not populated there and applicants would need to consult the full FOA text for the actual funding ranges and anticipated award sizes.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organization types as well as individuals: state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and for-profit entities including small businesses and other-than-small businesses. The issuing/administrating office is listed as the DOE Golden Field Office, and the CFDA number referenced is 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development).
For submission, applicants must use the EERE eXCHANGE system (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). The process requires registering and creating an account before submitting an application, and DOE provides an online user guide within the system. The FOA also scheduled an informational webinar for November 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm Eastern to walk through standard application questions and EERE/FOA procedures, with registration hosted through a GoToMeeting link. Questions and official guidance are directed through channels described in the full FOA posting, and technical access issues could be routed to the listed contact, Edward W. Campbell (edward.campbell@go.doe.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0001117 titled "Building America Industry Partnerships for High Performance Housing Innovations," released through DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the Building Technologies Office (BTO).
What is the main purpose of FOA DE-FOA-0001117?
The purpose is to advance practical, high-impact building research that improves home energy efficiency while also improving affordability and overall housing performance. The work is positioned as applied research, development, and deployment, with an emphasis on solutions that can be proven in real homes (not only in laboratory settings).
How does this FOA fit into DOE's broader goals?
In the broader context, BTO is targeting meaningful reductions in energy use in new and existing buildings to lower national energy demand, support energy independence, and reduce environmental impacts.
Which DOE program is this FOA tied to?
The FOA is tied to the Building America Research Program.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The FOA anticipated funding a small number of awards, selecting roughly 1 to 4 building science teams in 2015.
What kind of teams or partnerships are expected?
Selected building science teams are expected to work directly with industry and other partners to develop and implement innovations for high performance housing in real-world conditions.
What is the emphasis: lab research or field-proven solutions?
The emphasis is on applied R&D and deployment with solutions that can be demonstrated and proven in actual homes, recognizing that construction practices, climate conditions, occupant behavior, and cost constraints all influence outcomes.
What technical problems is this FOA trying to address?
The FOA targets interconnected technical problems that arise when homes are designed for very low heating and cooling loads. The program focus includes making high performance housing reliable, replicable, and scalable in real-world housing markets and construction environments.
What are the three core technical challenge areas in the scope?
The technical scope centers on three areas: (1) building envelope, (2) space conditioning, and (3) ventilation and indoor air quality.
What is included in the "building envelope" challenge area?
The building envelope focus includes developing high performance, low-risk enclosure assemblies and systems that achieve very low heating and cooling loads without introducing moisture problems, durability failures, or other risks associated with tighter, more highly insulated construction.
What is included in the "space conditioning" challenge area?
The space conditioning focus includes creating optimal comfort systems (including HVAC equipment and distribution approaches) that work well in low-load homes, where traditional sizing and duct layouts may lead to inefficiency, poor humidity control, or comfort complaints.
What is included in the "ventilation and indoor air quality" challenge area?
This area focuses on high performance ventilation systems and indoor air quality (IAQ) strategies for low-load, airtight homes. Because airtight homes rely on intentional ventilation for health and pollutant control, the FOA emphasizes careful integration to avoid energy penalties and unintended side effects.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This is a discretionary energy funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about DOE involvement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves more hands-on DOE involvement than a standard grant, which can include substantial collaboration, shared milestones, and ongoing technical engagement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) is required, so applicants must plan for non-federal contributions in their budgets and partnership structures.
When was the FOA posted?
The FOA was posted on November 12, 2014.
When were applications due?
Applications were due February 4, 2015. The original and current closing date were listed as the same.
What is the current status of this FOA?
The FOA moved to archive status in April 2015.
How much total funding is available under this FOA?
In the dataset provided, the public record fields for total funding and the award ceiling/floor are listed as zero. That typically indicates those values were not populated in the dataset, and applicants would need to consult the full FOA text for actual funding ranges and anticipated award sizes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special districts), federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and for-profit entities including small businesses and other-than-small businesses. Individuals are also listed as eligible.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development).
Which DOE office is listed as the issuing/administrating office?
The issuing/administrating office is listed as the DOE Golden Field Office.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE system at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need to register for EERE eXCHANGE before submitting?
Yes. Applicants must register and create an account in EERE eXCHANGE before they can submit an application.
Is there guidance for using the EERE eXCHANGE system?
Yes. DOE provides an online user guide within the EERE eXCHANGE system.
Was an informational webinar offered for this FOA?
Yes. The FOA scheduled an informational webinar for November 17, 2014 at 3:00 pm Eastern to cover standard application questions and EERE/FOA procedures, with registration hosted through a GoToMeeting link.
Where should applicants direct questions and requests for official guidance?
Questions and official guidance are directed through the channels described in the full FOA posting.
Who is the contact for technical access issues?
Technical access issues could be routed to Edward W. Campbell at edward.campbell@go.doe.gov.
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