Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS26 09NT01236 02
Apply for DE PS26 09NT01236 02
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Project for Transportation Sector" 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 Mar 9, 2009 and posted on Dec 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Project for the Transportation Sector, Area of Interest 2 (DE-PS26-09NT01236-02), is a U.S. Department of Energy funding opportunity focused on cutting petroleum use by accelerating the deployment of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). The basic idea is to help fleets and other applicants overcome the higher upfront price tag that often comes with alternative fuel vehicles by paying down the incremental cost compared with conventional gasoline or diesel options. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE (through the National Energy Technology Laboratory, NETL) expects an active role in project oversight and coordination rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal involvement.
Under this area of interest, projects can request funds to offset the incremental cost of two main pathways: purchasing new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dedicated AFVs, or retrofitting/converting/repowering conventional vehicles (new or used) so they operate on an approved alternative fuel. A key restriction is that only on-road, highway-certified vehicles that operate exclusively on alternative fuels are eligible. In other words, proposals centered on non-road equipment or vehicles that are not highway certified would not fit this category, and vehicles that can operate on both petroleum and an alternative fuel (such as many flexible-fuel or dual-fuel configurations) are not the focus here. DOE also signals clear priority preferences within the eligible universe, with particular interest in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and school buses, along with light-duty vehicles that are used in high fuel-use fleet applications where petroleum reductions can add up quickly due to high annual mileage or intensive duty cycles. The opportunity additionally welcomes dedicated alternative fuel vehicles that incorporate hybrid electric or hydraulic hybrid drive systems, as long as the vehicle is still powered exclusively by alternative fuels.
For conversion-based projects, the opportunity sets an important eligibility requirement tied to emissions and regulatory compliance: retrofit or conversion systems must be certified or approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This requirement is meant to ensure conversions meet recognized emissions standards and are suitable for legal, reliable fleet deployment. Practically, it means applicants need to choose conversion vendors and systems with the appropriate certification status and be prepared to document that status in their applications.
Cost sharing is mandatory for Area of Interest 2, with a 50 percent cost share requirement. That means the federal share can cover up to half of total allowable project costs, while the applicant and/or partners must provide the remaining half through non-federal contributions consistent with the program rules. This requirement is central to project planning because it affects fleet budgeting, partner commitments, and how many vehicles can realistically be purchased or converted under the proposed scope.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding in the energy category, associated with CFDA 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development). It was posted on December 22, 2008, with key dates showing an original closing date of February 27, 2009, later extended to March 31, 2009, and an archive date of April 22, 2009. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional constraints or clarifications in the full announcement. NETL is the named agency, and the listing provides points of contact for application access and technical or submission issues, including the IIPS HelpDesk (iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov) and a NETL contact (Raymond Jarr, RJARR@NETL.DOE.GOV).
Overall, this area of interest is designed to produce direct, measurable petroleum displacement in the transportation sector by putting more dedicated alternative fuel vehicles on the road, especially in fleet contexts where fuel consumption is high and the impact of switching away from gasoline or diesel can be demonstrated clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Project for the Transportation Sector, Area of Interest 2, identified as DE-PS26-09NT01236-02. It is focused on reducing petroleum use in transportation by accelerating the deployment of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
What is the main goal of Area of Interest 2?
The goal is to achieve direct, measurable petroleum displacement by helping fleets and other applicants put more dedicated AFVs on the road. The funding is aimed at overcoming the higher upfront cost of dedicated AFVs by paying down the incremental cost compared with conventional gasoline or diesel vehicles.
How does the funding reduce the cost barrier for alternative fuel vehicles?
Projects may request federal funds specifically to offset the incremental cost difference between a dedicated AFV option and a conventional gasoline or diesel option. This is intended to make dedicated AFVs more financially feasible for fleet deployment.
What types of projects can request funding under this area of interest?
Funding can be requested for two primary pathways: (1) purchasing new original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dedicated alternative fuel vehicles, and/or (2) retrofitting, converting, or repowering conventional vehicles (new or used) so they operate on an approved alternative fuel.
Are both new purchases and vehicle conversions eligible?
Yes. The opportunity supports both purchasing new OEM dedicated AFVs and converting/retrofitting/repowering conventional vehicles, as long as all eligibility requirements are met.
What types of vehicles are eligible?
Only on-road, highway-certified vehicles that operate exclusively on alternative fuels are eligible under Area of Interest 2.
Are non-road vehicles or equipment eligible?
No. Proposals centered on non-road equipment are not a fit for this area of interest, which is limited to on-road, highway-certified vehicles.
Do vehicles have to be dedicated (exclusive) alternative fuel vehicles?
Yes. The focus is on vehicles that operate exclusively on alternative fuels. Vehicles capable of operating on both petroleum and an alternative fuel (such as many flexible-fuel or dual-fuel configurations) are not the focus of this area of interest.
Does DOE prioritize certain vehicle classes or applications?
Yes. DOE indicates priority interest in medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and school buses, as well as light-duty vehicles used in high fuel-use fleet applications where petroleum reductions are likely to be significant due to high annual mileage or intensive duty cycles.
Are school bus projects specifically of interest?
Yes. School buses are explicitly highlighted as a priority interest within the eligible universe of projects.
Can light-duty vehicles be funded under this opportunity?
Yes, particularly when they are used in high fuel-use fleet applications where petroleum reductions can accumulate quickly because of high annual mileage or intensive use.
Are hybrid vehicles eligible?
Dedicated alternative fuel vehicles that incorporate hybrid electric or hydraulic hybrid drive systems are welcomed, as long as the vehicle is still powered exclusively by alternative fuels.
What compliance requirements apply to retrofit or conversion projects?
Retrofit or conversion systems must be certified or approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Applicants should be prepared to document the certification/approval status of the selected conversion system(s).
Why is EPA and/or CARB certification important for conversions?
The certification/approval requirement is intended to ensure conversion systems meet recognized emissions standards and are suitable for legal, reliable fleet deployment.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory under Area of Interest 2.
What is the cost share percentage?
The required cost share is 50%. The federal share can cover up to half of the total allowable project costs, and the applicant and/or partners must provide the remaining half through non-federal contributions consistent with program rules.
What does a 50% cost share mean in practical terms?
It means project planning must account for matching resources equal to the federal request. This affects fleet budgeting, partner commitments, and how many vehicles can be purchased or converted under the proposed scope.
What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about DOE involvement?
Under a cooperative agreement, DOE (through the National Energy Technology Laboratory, NETL) expects an active role in project oversight and coordination, rather than providing funding with minimal involvement.
Which DOE organization is associated with this opportunity?
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is the named agency associated with this listing.
What is the CFDA number and program classification?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.086, Conservation Research and Development, and is listed as discretionary funding in the energy category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional constraints or clarifications contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The listing was posted on December 22, 2008. The original closing date was February 27, 2009, and it was later extended to March 31, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is April 22, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing or submitting an application?
For application access and technical or submission issues, the listing includes the IIPS HelpDesk at iipshelpdesk@e-center.doe.gov.
Who is a program or agency contact listed for this opportunity?
A NETL contact listed is Raymond Jarr at RJARR@NETL.DOE.GOV.
What types of outcomes is DOE seeking?
The opportunity is designed to produce direct, measurable petroleum reduction in the transportation sector by deploying dedicated alternative fuel vehicles, especially in fleet contexts where high fuel consumption makes the petroleum displacement impact easier to demonstrate.
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