Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000855
Apply for DE FOA 0000855
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "(RFI) Automotive Fuel Cell Cost and Durability Targets" 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 Apr 18, 2013 and posted on Feb 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2013. (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 notice is a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), issued through the Golden Field Office, focused on setting realistic cost and durability targets for automotive fuel cell systems. It is not a funding program and it is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). In other words, DOE is not soliciting grant applications, no awards will be made, and the listed funding amounts are effectively zero because the purpose is strictly to gather stakeholder input that can inform DOE planning and target-setting.
The RFI is aimed at collecting perspectives from a broad set of stakeholders, including fuel cell developers, component and system manufacturers, automakers and other end users, and anyone else with relevant technical or market insight. DOE is specifically asking for feedback on proposed performance targets that are meant to reflect what would be required to satisfy end-user expectations for mass-market automotive use, rather than what any single technology can currently achieve. The emphasis is on targets that would make fuel cell electric vehicles more competitive and viable at scale.
DOE proposes two main categories of targets: cost and durability. On cost, the RFI asks stakeholders to comment on a proposed automotive fuel cell system cost target of $40 per kilowatt (kW) by 2020 and an ultimate cost target of $30/kW by 2030. On durability, DOE proposes a target of 5,000 operating hours, or approximately 150,000 miles, which aligns with typical consumer expectations for vehicle lifetime and warranty-relevant service life. The feedback DOE is seeking would help validate whether these numbers are appropriate, too aggressive, not ambitious enough, or missing important assumptions such as production volume, operating conditions, duty cycles, or system boundaries included in the cost calculation.
The submission process is straightforward and entirely electronic. Responses must be sent as an attachment to an email addressed to FCcosttargets@go.doe.gov. DOE indicates a preference for responses no longer than five pages, suggesting they want concise but substantive input (for example, clear reasoning, key assumptions, data sources where possible, and specific recommendations). Questions about the RFI are also directed to the same email address, and the full announcement was posted on the EERE Exchange website.
Timing-wise, the RFI originally listed an earlier closing date but the submission deadline was extended to June 1, 2013. The opportunity was posted February 1, 2013, with an archive date of February 1, 2014. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could submit comments, assuming they follow any instructions contained in the full text of the RFI.
A notable detail is DOE’s statement that it will not publish a report or compiled summary of the responses it receives. That means submitted input is intended to inform DOE internally rather than produce a public consensus document. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000855, categorized under discretionary energy-related activity (CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development), but again it functions as an information-gathering request rather than a solicitation for financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this DOE opportunity?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Golden Field Office. The purpose is to gather stakeholder input on realistic cost and durability targets for automotive fuel cell systems.
Is this a grant or funding program?
No. This RFI is not a funding program and it is not a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE is not soliciting grant applications, no awards will be made, and the effective funding amount is zero because the goal is strictly to collect information.
What is DOE trying to accomplish with this RFI?
DOE is seeking feedback to help validate and refine proposed performance targets (cost and durability) intended to reflect what would be needed to meet end-user expectations for mass-market automotive fuel cell electric vehicle use. The intent is to inform DOE planning and target-setting, not to evaluate proposals for funding.
Who is this RFI intended for?
DOE is looking for perspectives from a broad group of stakeholders, including fuel cell developers, component and system manufacturers, automakers and other end users, and anyone else with relevant technical or market insight.
Is eligibility restricted?
No. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may submit comments as long as they follow the instructions in the RFI.
What topics is DOE asking stakeholders to comment on?
DOE is specifically requesting input on proposed automotive fuel cell system targets in two main categories: cost and durability. DOE also wants feedback on assumptions that affect those targets, such as production volume, operating conditions, duty cycles, and the system boundaries used for cost calculations.
What cost targets are included in the RFI?
DOE asks stakeholders to comment on a proposed cost target of $40 per kilowatt (kW) by 2020, and an ultimate cost target of $30/kW by 2030 for an automotive fuel cell system.
What durability target is included in the RFI?
DOE proposes a durability target of 5,000 operating hours, which is approximately 150,000 miles. This is described as aligning with typical consumer expectations for vehicle lifetime and warranty-relevant service life.
Are the proposed targets meant to reflect current technology performance?
Not necessarily. DOE indicates the targets are intended to reflect what would be required to satisfy end-user expectations for mass-market automotive use, rather than what any single technology can currently achieve.
What kind of feedback does DOE want on the targets?
DOE is seeking input on whether the proposed numbers are appropriate, too aggressive, not ambitious enough, or missing important assumptions. DOE also wants the reasoning behind stakeholder positions, including key assumptions and (where possible) data sources and specific recommendations.
How do you submit a response?
Responses must be submitted electronically by email. DOE requests that responses be sent as an attachment to FCcosttargets@go.doe.gov.
Is there a preferred format or length for responses?
DOE indicates a preference for responses no longer than five pages, suggesting concise but substantive input.
Where can questions about the RFI be sent?
Questions about the RFI are directed to the same email address used for submissions: FCcosttargets@go.doe.gov.
What is the submission deadline?
The submission deadline was extended to June 1, 2013. The RFI originally listed an earlier closing date, but DOE extended it to that date.
When was this RFI posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on February 1, 2013, and it lists an archive date of February 1, 2014.
Will DOE publish a report or summary of the responses it receives?
No. DOE states that it will not publish a report or compiled summary of the responses. The input is intended to inform DOE internally rather than to produce a public consensus document.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was posted on the EERE Exchange website.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number associated with this notice?
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000855.
Does the presence of a Funding Opportunity Number mean DOE is making awards?
No. Even though a Funding Opportunity Number is provided (DE-FOA-0000855) and the notice is categorized under a DOE program area, this specific notice functions as an information-gathering RFI and does not solicit applications or make awards.
What CFDA listing is associated with this RFI?
The notice is categorized under CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development, described as a discretionary energy-related activity.
What should stakeholders consider when discussing cost calculations?
DOE highlights that assumptions may matter, including production volume, operating conditions, duty cycles, and what system boundaries are included in the cost calculation. Stakeholders are encouraged to address these factors in their responses.
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