Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001187
Apply for DE FOA 0001187
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Information (RFI) Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Workshop Report Public Comment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 23, 2014 and posted on Oct 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2014. (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:
This opportunity (DE-FOA-0001187) is a Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on hydrogen transmission and distribution, specifically in response to the Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Workshop Report. The workshop took place February 25-26, 2014 in Golden, Colorado, and DOE is using this RFI to gather feedback from a wide range of stakeholders including industry, universities, national laboratories, government agencies, and other interested parties. The core purpose is to help DOE better understand the real-world status of hydrogen delivery pathways and technologies, and to refine or validate the research priorities identified during the workshop.
The RFI is focused on two main types of feedback. First, DOE is asking for current, practical information about hydrogen transmission and distribution pathways and enabling technologies, including how mature they are, what performance and cost look like today, and how plausible it is that these options can meet DOE cost goals over time. That includes the kinds of delivery approaches and infrastructure elements typically involved in moving hydrogen from production sites to end users, and the technical or economic barriers that still limit broader deployment. Second, DOE is explicitly requesting comments on the workshop report itself: whether it accurately reflects the state of the field, whether the conclusions are reasonable, and whether the key Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD and D) needs identified by workshop participants are complete and correctly prioritized.
Although it is posted in a format that resembles other DOE opportunities, this is not a funding announcement and there is no grant money attached. The estimated total funding is listed as $0, and DOE is not accepting applications. Instead, organizations and individuals are being invited to submit written responses and questions as part of a public comment and information-gathering process. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement because nothing is being awarded; the value here is in informing DOE planning, analysis, and potential future program directions.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" instrument type, with the activity category listed as Energy under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). Eligibility is essentially unrestricted, meaning any type of entity can respond, subject to any clarifications in the full RFI text. It was posted on October 23, 2014 and closed on December 5, 2014, with the record later archived on February 28, 2017. The sponsoring DOE office is listed as the Golden Field Office.
The workshop report and related meeting materials are referenced on DOE's Fuel Cells website (http://energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/workshop). Submission instructions and the official RFI document were made available through the EERE Exchange portal (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov), which is where DOE typically hosts formal requests for stakeholder input. For access issues or administrative help, the contact listed is Carlo Difranco, Grants Management Specialist, and the email associated with the workshop/RFI is h2workshop@ee.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DE-FOA-0001187?
DE-FOA-0001187 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) Request for Information (RFI) focused on hydrogen transmission and distribution. It is a public input process tied to the Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Workshop Report.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. Although it is posted in a format similar to other DOE opportunities, this RFI is not a funding announcement. The estimated total program funding is listed as $0, and DOE is not accepting applications for awards under this notice.
If there is no funding, what is DOE asking for?
DOE is asking stakeholders to submit written responses and questions to provide practical, real-world input on hydrogen delivery pathways and technologies and to comment on the Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Workshop Report.
What is the main purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to help DOE better understand the current status of hydrogen transmission and distribution in practice and to refine or validate the research priorities identified during the referenced workshop.
What workshop is this RFI responding to?
This RFI is in response to the Hydrogen Transmission and Distribution Workshop held February 25-26, 2014 in Golden, Colorado.
Who is DOE trying to hear from?
DOE is seeking feedback from a wide range of stakeholders, including industry, universities, national laboratories, government agencies, and other interested parties.
What topics should a response cover?
Based on the RFI description, responses are intended to cover two main areas: (1) practical information on hydrogen transmission and distribution pathways and enabling technologies, and (2) comments on the workshop report itself, including its accuracy and prioritization of RD and D needs.
What kind of practical information is DOE requesting about hydrogen delivery?
DOE is requesting current, practical information on hydrogen transmission and distribution pathways and enabling technologies, including maturity, current performance, current cost, and the plausibility of meeting DOE cost goals over time.
Does DOE want input on technical and economic barriers?
Yes. DOE is seeking input on the technical or economic barriers that still limit broader deployment of hydrogen delivery approaches and related infrastructure.
What does DOE mean by "hydrogen transmission and distribution pathways and enabling technologies"?
In this RFI context, it refers to the delivery approaches and infrastructure elements typically involved in moving hydrogen from production sites to end users, along with the technologies that enable those pathways.
Is DOE also requesting feedback on the workshop report itself?
Yes. DOE explicitly requests comments on whether the workshop report accurately reflects the state of the field, whether its conclusions are reasonable, and whether the key Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD and D) needs identified by workshop participants are complete and correctly prioritized.
Are there cost sharing or matching requirements?
No. Because no funding is being awarded under this RFI, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of opportunity is this administratively?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses an "Other" instrument type, with the activity category listed as Energy under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
Who is eligible to submit a response?
Eligibility is essentially unrestricted, meaning any type of entity can respond, subject to any clarifications contained in the official RFI text.
When was this RFI posted and when did it close?
It was posted on October 23, 2014 and closed on December 5, 2014.
What does it mean that the record was archived?
The opportunity record was later archived on February 28, 2017, indicating the listing was moved to an archived status after the original response window had already closed.
Which DOE office sponsored this RFI?
The sponsoring DOE office is listed as the Golden Field Office.
Where can I find the workshop report and related meeting materials?
The workshop report and related meeting materials are referenced on DOE's Fuel Cells website at http://energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/workshop.
Where were the submission instructions and official RFI document provided?
Submission instructions and the official RFI document were made available through the EERE Exchange portal at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov.
Who can help with access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed for access issues or administrative help is Carlo Difranco, Grants Management Specialist.
What email address is associated with this workshop/RFI?
The email associated with the workshop/RFI is h2workshop@ee.doe.gov.
Is DOE accepting applications through EERE Exchange for this notice?
No. The notice states DOE is not accepting applications and that the purpose is to gather written responses and questions as part of an information-gathering and public comment process.
What is the value of participating if there is no award?
The stated value is in informing DOE planning, analysis, and potential future program directions related to hydrogen transmission and distribution research priorities.
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