Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000246
Apply for DE FOA 0000246
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Industrial Technologies Program Superior Energy Performance Program Administrator Technical Assistance" 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 19, 2010 and posted on Feb 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000246) was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Golden Field Office to support the launch of the Superior Energy Performance (SEP) industrial plant/facility certification program. The main idea behind the funding is that U.S. industry represents a very large share of national energy use and carbon emissions, while also supporting a major portion of private-sector jobs. Because of that, DOE frames industrial energy efficiency as one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to cut energy use and emissions in the near term while helping manufacturers stay competitive. SEP, which is described as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program, is positioned as a structured roadmap that plants and facilities can follow to drive continuous improvement in energy efficiency rather than relying on one-time projects.
The announcement seeks to fund a single organization to act as the Superior Energy Performance Program Administrator (SEP PA) and to provide associated technical assistance. In practical terms, this means DOE wanted one awardee to develop, launch, and operate the SEP Certification Program, including the administrative backbone and support services needed for facilities to pursue certification. The SEP PA role is not just promotional; it is meant to be the central operator that makes the certification system function in the real world, ensuring the program can be implemented consistently across industrial sites and can support ongoing, repeatable performance improvement. DOE also specifies that the awardee will carry out this work in cooperation with the U.S. Council for Energy Efficient Manufacturing, indicating the program is intended to be closely aligned with industrial stakeholders and manufacturing energy-efficiency expertise.
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant. The funding activity category is Energy, and it is associated with CFDA number 81.117 (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance). No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have the ability or desire to commit non-federal dollars.
Eligibility was broad and included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses), individuals, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts), public and private institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The original and current closing date for applications was May 6, 2010, and the opportunity was posted February 24, 2010 (with a creation date of March 19, 2010). Additional details and access to the full announcement were provided through FedConnect, and a DOE grants and agreements specialist (Christina Kouch, christina.kouch@go.doe.gov) was listed as the contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full materials.
Overall, the purpose of the funding was to stand up the operational leadership and technical support capacity for an ANSI-accredited industrial energy performance certification system, with the expectation that doing so would help industrial facilities systematically improve energy performance over time, yielding economic and environmental benefits at a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOE Superior Energy Performance (SEP) Program Administrator Funding Opportunity (DE-FOA-0000246)
What is Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000246?
DE-FOA-0000246 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity issued through the Golden Field Office to support the launch of the Superior Energy Performance (SEP) industrial plant/facility certification program.
Which federal office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Golden Field Office.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to stand up the operational leadership and technical support capacity needed to develop, launch, and operate an ANSI-accredited industrial energy performance certification system (SEP). The goal is to help industrial facilities improve energy performance continuously over time.
Why is DOE focusing on industrial energy efficiency through SEP?
DOE frames industrial energy efficiency as a fast and cost-effective way to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in the near term while supporting U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. The opportunity emphasizes that U.S. industry represents a large share of national energy use and carbon emissions and supports a major portion of private-sector jobs.
What is Superior Energy Performance (SEP) as described in this announcement?
SEP is described as an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program for industrial plants and facilities. It is positioned as a structured roadmap for continuous improvement in energy efficiency, rather than a one-time energy project approach.
How many awards did DOE intend to make under this opportunity?
DOE sought to fund a single organization to serve as the Superior Energy Performance Program Administrator (SEP PA) and provide associated technical assistance.
What does it mean to be the SEP Program Administrator (SEP PA)?
The SEP PA is intended to be the central operator of the SEP Certification Program. The role includes developing, launching, and operating the certification program and providing the administrative backbone and support services that enable industrial facilities to pursue SEP certification consistently across sites.
Is the SEP PA role primarily promotional or marketing-focused?
No. The announcement indicates the SEP PA role is meant to function as the central operator that makes the certification system work in practice, including ensuring consistent implementation and supporting repeatable performance improvement.
What kinds of activities would the awardee be responsible for?
Based on the announcement, the awardee would develop, launch, and operate the SEP Certification Program and provide associated technical assistance, including the administrative backbone and support services needed for facilities to pursue certification.
Was the awardee expected to work with any specific partner organization?
Yes. DOE specifies that the awardee would carry out the work in cooperation with the U.S. Council for Energy Efficient Manufacturing.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a "cooperative agreement" imply in this context?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project period compared with a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Energy.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 81.117, titled Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses and other-than-small businesses)
- Individuals
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and independent school districts)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 24, 2010.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date for applications were both May 6, 2010.
Is there any other date information included for this opportunity?
Yes. A creation date of March 19, 2010 is also referenced in the information provided.
Where could applicants access the full announcement?
Additional details and access to the full announcement were provided through FedConnect.
Who was the DOE contact for access issues or questions about the announcement materials?
A DOE grants and agreements specialist was listed: Christina Kouch (christina.kouch@go.doe.gov). She was identified as a contact for applicants who had trouble accessing the full materials.
What broader outcomes does DOE expect from launching SEP through this funding?
The information provided indicates DOE expected that establishing an operational, ANSI-accredited industrial energy performance certification system would help facilities systematically improve energy performance over time, producing economic and environmental benefits at a national scale.
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