Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001567
Apply for DE FOA 0001567
- The DOE-GFO in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency Competition" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 06, 2016 and posted on Jun 06, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (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 $2.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE) Competition, Phase 3 (Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001567) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary grant opportunity focused on helping remote Alaska communities move from planning into on-the-ground implementation of practical energy solutions. This phase is not a broad, open competition; it is limited to a specific group of 13 “Community Efficiency Champion” (CEC) communities that previously received technical assistance during Phase 2 under Notice of Technical Assistance DE-FOA-0001479. The central purpose is to fund projects that put those community-developed energy efficiency plans into action and measurably reduce energy use.
The core performance goal that applicants are expected to work toward is the community pledge of a 15 percent reduction in energy use by 2020. DOE is looking for applications that propose one or more energy strategies capable of delivering substantial progress toward that target. Communities are allowed to combine energy efficiency measures and renewable energy integration in whatever mix makes sense locally, and they can bundle multiple projects of different sizes rather than relying on a single large effort. What matters most is that the application clearly demonstrates, using feasibility, economic, engineering, and other relevant analyses, that the proposed work is realistic and that implementation will materially advance the community toward the pledged reduction.
A key theme of the FOA is practicality and fit. DOE emphasizes that RACEE is about developing and implementing effective, reliable solutions that match each community’s actual needs and operating realities, rather than deploying new technology simply because it is novel. In this program, “innovation” is defined more by process and lasting impact than by cutting-edge hardware. Projects may be viewed as innovative if they transform how the community uses energy in a sustainable way, if they introduce strategies not currently practiced in that community, if they mobilize broad community participation to carry out the energy plan, or if they create a model that can be replicated by other Alaskan communities. Both demand-side efforts (reducing consumption through efficiency) and supply-side efforts (integrating renewables or improving generation and distribution systems) can be part of a credible pathway to the pledged reductions.
Administratively, applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov). Applicants must register and create an account in that system, and DOE provides an online user guide accessible through the portal’s manuals page. The full FOA posted on EERE eXCHANGE contains the official instructions, requirements, and points of contact for questions about the announcement and for technical questions about submitting an application.
From the provided source details, the opportunity is categorized as an energy-related grant under CFDA 81.087, administered by DOE-GFO. The FOA was posted June 6, 2016, and the submission deadline was August 31, 2016. The listed award ceiling is 2 (as provided in the source data), and the expected awards field shows 0, which likely reflects how the listing was recorded rather than the program’s overall intent. The most important eligibility constraint remains that only the 13 designated CEC communities from Phase 2 are eligible to apply for this Phase 3 implementation funding.
Remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE) Competition, Phase 3 (DE-FOA-0001567) FAQs
What is the RACEE Competition, Phase 3 funding opportunity?
The Remote Alaskan Communities Energy Efficiency (RACEE) Competition, Phase 3 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-FOA-0001567) focused on helping remote Alaska communities move from planning into on-the-ground implementation of practical energy solutions, with an emphasis on measurable reductions in energy use.
What is the main purpose of Phase 3?
The central purpose of Phase 3 is to fund projects that put community-developed energy efficiency plans into action and measurably reduce energy use. This phase emphasizes implementation rather than additional planning.
Is Phase 3 a broad, open competition?
No. Phase 3 is not a broad, open competition. It is limited to a specific group of 13 designated “Community Efficiency Champion” (CEC) communities.
Who is eligible to apply for RACEE Phase 3?
Only the 13 designated “Community Efficiency Champion” (CEC) communities that previously received technical assistance during Phase 2 under Notice of Technical Assistance DE-FOA-0001479 are eligible to apply for Phase 3 implementation funding.
What is the key performance goal communities are expected to work toward?
Applicants are expected to work toward the community pledge of a 15 percent reduction in energy use by 2020. Applications should propose strategies capable of delivering substantial progress toward that target.
Do proposed projects have to be strictly energy efficiency, or can they include renewables?
Communities are allowed to combine energy efficiency measures and renewable energy integration in whatever mix makes sense locally. Both demand-side efforts (reducing consumption through efficiency) and supply-side efforts (integrating renewables or improving generation and distribution systems) can be part of a credible pathway toward the pledged reductions.
Can an application include more than one project?
Yes. Communities can bundle multiple projects of different sizes rather than relying on a single large effort, as long as the overall application clearly supports meaningful progress toward reduced energy use.
What does DOE emphasize when evaluating proposed solutions?
DOE emphasizes practicality and fit. RACEE is about developing and implementing effective, reliable solutions that match each community’s actual needs and operating realities, rather than deploying new technology simply because it is novel.
How is “innovation” described in this FOA?
In this program, “innovation” is defined more by process and lasting impact than by cutting-edge hardware. Projects may be viewed as innovative if they transform how the community uses energy in a sustainable way, introduce strategies not currently practiced in that community, mobilize broad community participation to carry out the energy plan, or create a model that can be replicated by other Alaskan communities.
What kinds of evidence or analysis should an application include to show the project is viable?
The application should clearly demonstrate that the proposed work is realistic and that implementation will materially advance the community toward the pledged reduction. The FOA highlights feasibility, economic, engineering, and other relevant analyses as ways to support this demonstration.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through the EERE eXCHANGE portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Do applicants need an account to apply?
Yes. Applicants must register and create an account in the EERE eXCHANGE system in order to submit an application.
Is there guidance available for using EERE eXCHANGE?
Yes. DOE provides an online user guide accessible through the portal’s manuals page.
Where can applicants find the official instructions and points of contact?
The full FOA posted on EERE eXCHANGE contains the official instructions, requirements, and points of contact for questions about the announcement and for technical questions about submitting an application.
Which DOE office administers this opportunity?
From the provided source details, the opportunity is administered by DOE-GFO (U.S. Department of Energy).
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 81.087.
When was the FOA posted and what was the submission deadline?
The FOA was posted on June 6, 2016, and the submission deadline was August 31, 2016.
What does the listing say about award amounts or number of awards?
Based on the provided source details, the listing shows an award ceiling of 2 (as recorded in the source data). The expected awards field shows 0, which is noted as likely reflecting how the listing was recorded rather than the program’s overall intent.
What is the most important eligibility constraint to confirm before preparing an application?
The most important eligibility constraint is that only the 13 designated CEC communities from Phase 2 (DE-FOA-0001479 technical assistance recipients) are eligible to apply for this Phase 3 implementation funding.
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