Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001394
Apply for DE FOA 0001394
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information Building Envelope Infiltration Diagnostic Technologies" 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 Aug 17, 2015 and posted on Aug 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 2015 Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to BuildingEnvelopeRFI@ee.doe.gov no later than 500pm (ET) on September 16th, 2015.. (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: 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 U.S. Department of Energy, through EERE's Building Technologies Office (BTO) and administered by the Golden Field Office, issued this notice as a Request for Information (RFI) focused on diagnostic technologies that can detect and pinpoint air infiltration through building envelopes. The motivation is energy impact: in 2010, buildings accounted for about 41 percent of U.S. primary energy consumption, and DOE estimates roughly 10 percent of the energy used in residential and commercial buildings is lost through the envelope due to air leakage. The RFI is meant to gather practical, market-aware input that will help DOE plan future research, development, and deployment priorities for its broader windows and opaque envelope technology portfolio, including areas around fenestration (windows, doors, and related openings).
The central ask is information from the public on the current state of the art for infiltration diagnostics and where the technology is headed. DOE is specifically interested in tools and methods that can identify where air is leaking through the envelope, how those diagnostics perform in real buildings, and what technical advances are likely in the near term that could either lower costs, improve accuracy, speed up testing, reduce disruption to occupants, or otherwise improve performance. Alongside technical capabilities, DOE is also seeking insight into market implications, such as what improved diagnostics could mean for adoption by contractors, energy auditors, building owners, utilities, commissioning providers, and code or program administrators, and how better diagnostics might translate into measurable energy savings, better retrofit targeting, or stronger quality assurance.
This notice is not a grant or funding competition. It is strictly an RFI used to shape future program decisions, and DOE explicitly states it is not accepting applications under this posting and will not respond to questions. The information collected is intended to inform the development of a later funding opportunity, referenced here as the BENEFIT 2016 FOA, meaning responses could influence the scope, technical areas, and requirements of a future solicitation.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001394 with the title "Request for Information Building Envelope Infiltration Diagnostic Technologies." It is categorized as discretionary and labeled with an "Other" funding instrument type, but the expected awards and estimated total funding are both listed as zero because the purpose is information gathering rather than awarding funds. The associated CFDA number is 81.086 (Conservation Research and Development). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, and eligibility is described as unrestricted, indicating DOE was open to receiving responses from any type of entity (for example, companies, universities, labs, trade organizations, and individuals), subject to any further clarification in the full text.
Key dates and submission instructions are straightforward. The RFI was posted on August 17, 2015, and responses were due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 16, 2015. Submissions had to be sent electronically via email to BuildingEnvelopeRFI@ee.doe.gov. The archive date is December 18, 2015. For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Ryan N. McCleary using the same email address. The notice also references the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) as the platform where the announcement could be accessed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is DE-FOA-0001394?
DE-FOA-0001394 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notice titled "Request for Information Building Envelope Infiltration Diagnostic Technologies." It is a Request for Information (RFI) focused on diagnostic technologies that can detect and pinpoint air infiltration (air leakage) through building envelopes.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. This notice is strictly an RFI used to collect information. DOE states it is not accepting applications under this posting, and the expected awards and estimated total funding are listed as zero.
What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to gather practical, market-aware input from the public on the current state of the art for building envelope infiltration diagnostics and where the technology is headed. DOE intends to use this information to help plan future research, development, and deployment priorities within its broader windows and opaque envelope technology portfolio, including fenestration (windows, doors, and related openings).
Who is issuing and administering the RFI?
The RFI was issued by DOE through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically EERE's Building Technologies Office (BTO), and it is administered by the Golden Field Office.
What problem is DOE trying to address?
DOE is motivated by the energy impact of air leakage through building envelopes. The notice cites that buildings accounted for about 41 percent of U.S. primary energy consumption in 2010, and DOE estimates roughly 10 percent of the energy used in residential and commercial buildings is lost through the envelope due to air leakage.
What types of technologies or methods is DOE interested in?
DOE is specifically interested in diagnostic tools and methods that can detect and pinpoint where air is leaking through a building envelope, including how those diagnostics perform in real buildings and what technical advances are likely in the near term.
What kinds of improvements does DOE want to see in infiltration diagnostics?
DOE is looking for near-term technical advances that could lower costs, improve accuracy, speed up testing, reduce disruption to occupants, or otherwise improve diagnostic performance in real-world building settings.
Is DOE only looking for technical input?
No. In addition to technical capabilities, DOE is seeking insight on market implications, such as what improved diagnostics could mean for adoption by contractors, energy auditors, building owners, utilities, commissioning providers, and code or program administrators.
What outcomes is DOE hoping better diagnostics could support?
The RFI indicates DOE is interested in how better diagnostics might translate into measurable energy savings, better retrofit targeting, or stronger quality assurance.
How does this RFI relate to future funding?
DOE states the information collected is intended to inform the development of a later funding opportunity, referenced as the BENEFIT 2016 FOA. Responses to this RFI could influence the scope, technical areas, and requirements of a future solicitation.
What is the funding instrument type listed for this notice?
The notice is categorized as discretionary and labeled with an "Other" funding instrument type. However, the expected awards and estimated total funding are both listed as zero because it is an information-gathering RFI rather than an award competition.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The associated CFDA number is 81.086, titled Conservation Research and Development.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
Who was eligible to respond?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning DOE was open to receiving responses from any type of entity (for example, companies, universities, labs, trade organizations, and individuals), subject to any further clarification in the full text.
When was the RFI posted?
The RFI was posted on August 17, 2015.
What was the deadline for submitting responses?
Responses were due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 16, 2015.
How were responses submitted?
Submissions had to be sent electronically via email to BuildingEnvelopeRFI@ee.doe.gov.
Where could the full announcement be accessed?
The notice references the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) as the platform where the announcement could be accessed.
Will DOE respond to questions about this RFI?
No. DOE explicitly states it will not respond to questions regarding this posting.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Ryan N. McCleary, using the email address BuildingEnvelopeRFI@ee.doe.gov.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed is December 18, 2015.
Does this RFI focus only on windows?
No. While the RFI is part of DOE's broader windows and opaque envelope technology portfolio and includes areas around fenestration, it is generally focused on air infiltration through building envelopes.
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