Opportunity Information: Apply for DE PS36 09GO99015
Apply for DE PS36 09GO99015
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now Technical Assistance and Plant Assessment Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.117 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2009 and posted on Feb 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 2, 2009 In order for the Industrial Technologies Program to meet programmatic requirements.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now Technical Assistance and Plant Assessment Program is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity designed to help U.S. industry cut energy use, lower costs, and strengthen competitiveness. It sits under DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) and supports the Save Energy Now (SEN) initiative, which set a national goal of reducing industrial energy intensity by 25 percent over ten years. The basic idea is straightforward: DOE wants capable organizations to help industrial plants find real, measurable energy efficiency opportunities through structured assessments, then provide the support needed to turn those opportunities into implemented projects. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning DOE expects substantial involvement and coordination during the period of performance rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
The work is organized into two main task areas, and applicants can propose to do Task 1, Task 2, or both. Task 1 focuses on technical assistance and the development and delivery of plant assessments through the Energy Saving Assessment (ESA) process. Under this task, the selected organization would help coordinate, strengthen, and expand how ESAs are conducted nationwide, ensuring consistency and quality while reaching more plants. This includes connecting participating industrial facilities to DOE/ITP technical assistance resources when appropriate, building a strong communications and outreach strategy to attract industry participation, and promoting related programs such as the SEN Leader program. A major operational component of Task 1 is managing the workforce that performs the assessments: coordinating an existing cadre of Energy Experts and Qualified Specialists, while also recruiting, selecting, and training new experts and adding new skill sets as industrial needs evolve.
Task 2 shifts from identifying opportunities to actually getting projects implemented and accelerating technology deployment. DOE is looking for applicants that can build a repeatable follow-up methodology after assessments, specifically geared toward moving recommendations into action at industrial sites. This includes creating and delivering a project implementation support program, which may involve technical guidance, planning tools, or structured engagement that helps plants overcome common barriers such as limited staff time, uncertainty about savings, or difficulty prioritizing capital projects. Task 2 also emphasizes connecting implementation efforts with DOE's broader innovation pipeline by integrating new or emerging technologies coming out of the ITP research and development portfolio, so that proven or promising technologies are more likely to be adopted in real industrial settings.
From an applicant standpoint, eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets the specific requirements described in the full announcement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the energy area, tied to CFDA 81.117 (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget, with the exact structure governed by the Funding Opportunity Announcement. The award ceiling is listed at up to $50,000,000, with no stated award floor, which suggests DOE may consider a range of project sizes depending on scope and the number of awards.
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99015, with DOE's Golden Field Office listed as the agency office. The original and current closing date shown is April 2, 2009, and the archive date is June 18, 2009, indicating this specific announcement is historical rather than currently open. The notice places heavy emphasis on the administrative steps required to successfully submit through Grants.gov, including obtaining a DUNS number, registering in CCR (the predecessor to later federal registration systems), installing the PureEdge Viewer used at the time, and completing Grants.gov credentialing and registration. It also warns applicants to start registration early and allow at least 21 days, then verify registration through the Grants.gov helpdesk.
The announcement also includes very practical submission cautions that were relevant at the time, especially compatibility issues with Microsoft Vista and Office 2007. It notes that files created in Office 2007 formats (for example, .docx) might submit without triggering an error but still fail processing, preventing the application from reaching DOE unless saved in the older file formats. It further recommends using the form "Help Mode" to ensure required fields are correctly completed and provides contact points for both Grants.gov technical support and DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) for content questions. Overall, the program is best understood as a national-scale industrial energy efficiency delivery effort: build and manage assessment capacity, recruit industry participation, provide technical assistance, and then push beyond recommendations into actual project implementation and technology adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now Technical Assistance and Plant Assessment Program?
It is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity under DOE's Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) designed to help U.S. industrial plants reduce energy use, lower operating costs, and improve competitiveness. The program supports the Save Energy Now (SEN) initiative, which set a national goal of reducing industrial energy intensity by 25 percent over ten years.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund capable organizations to (1) help industrial plants identify real, measurable energy efficiency opportunities through structured plant assessments, and (2) provide follow-up support that helps plants turn assessment recommendations into implemented projects, including accelerating adoption of technologies connected to DOE/ITP efforts.
What type of award does DOE plan to make?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This means DOE expects substantial involvement and coordination with the awardee during the period of performance, rather than issuing funds with minimal federal engagement.
What are the main task areas supported by this opportunity?
The work is organized into two task areas. Applicants can propose to perform Task 1, Task 2, or both.
What is Task 1 (technical assistance and plant assessments) focused on?
Task 1 focuses on technical assistance and the development and delivery of plant assessments through the Energy Saving Assessment (ESA) process. The selected organization would help coordinate, strengthen, and expand how ESAs are conducted nationwide while maintaining consistency and quality and reaching more plants.
What activities are included under Task 1?
Task 1 includes coordinating and expanding the ESA process, connecting participating industrial facilities to DOE/ITP technical assistance resources when appropriate, developing communications and outreach to attract industry participation, and promoting related programs such as the SEN Leader program.
What workforce responsibilities are described for Task 1?
A major component of Task 1 is managing the assessment workforce by coordinating an existing cadre of Energy Experts and Qualified Specialists, and also recruiting, selecting, and training new experts while adding new skill sets as industrial needs evolve.
What is Task 2 (implementation and technology deployment) focused on?
Task 2 focuses on getting energy efficiency projects implemented after assessments and accelerating technology deployment. DOE is looking for applicants that can build a repeatable follow-up methodology designed to move assessment recommendations into action at industrial sites.
What activities are included under Task 2?
Task 2 includes creating and delivering a project implementation support program, which may involve technical guidance, planning tools, or structured engagement to help plants overcome common barriers to implementation such as limited staff time, uncertainty about savings, or difficulty prioritizing capital projects.
How does Task 2 connect to DOE's technology development efforts?
Task 2 emphasizes linking implementation efforts with DOE's broader innovation pipeline by integrating new or emerging technologies from the ITP research and development portfolio, with the goal of increasing adoption of proven or promising technologies in real industrial settings.
Can an applicant apply for only one task area?
Yes. Applicants can propose to do Task 1, Task 2, or both tasks.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets the specific requirements described in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) is required, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources as part of the total project budget. The exact structure is governed by the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
What is the funding category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the energy area and is tied to CFDA 81.117 (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is listed at up to $50,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information, suggesting DOE may consider a range of project sizes depending on scope and the number of awards.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and where was the application submitted?
Applications were submitted through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number DE-PS36-09GO99015.
Which DOE office is associated with this opportunity?
DOE's Golden Field Office is listed as the agency office.
When was the application due?
The original and current closing date shown is April 2, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is June 18, 2009, indicating this specific announcement is historical rather than currently open.
What submission system steps were emphasized for applicants?
The notice emphasizes administrative steps needed to submit through Grants.gov at the time, including obtaining a DUNS number, registering in CCR (the predecessor to later federal registration systems), installing the PureEdge Viewer, and completing Grants.gov credentialing and registration.
How much lead time did the notice recommend for registrations?
The notice warned applicants to start registration early and allow at least 21 days, and to verify registration through the Grants.gov helpdesk.
What file format and software compatibility issues were highlighted?
The announcement warned about compatibility issues with Microsoft Vista and Office 2007. It noted that Office 2007 file formats (such as .docx) might submit without an error but fail processing, preventing the application from reaching DOE unless saved in older file formats.
What tool or mode was recommended to help applicants complete the forms correctly?
The notice recommended using the form "Help Mode" to ensure required fields were correctly completed.
Who were applicants told to contact for technical versus content questions?
The notice provided contact points for Grants.gov technical support for submission/technical issues and DOE's Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS) for content questions.
In plain terms, what is DOE trying to achieve with this program?
DOE is aiming to run a national-scale industrial energy efficiency delivery effort: expand and manage assessment capacity, recruit industry participation, provide technical assistance, and push beyond recommendations into actual project implementation and broader technology adoption.
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