Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001024
Apply for DE FOA 0001024
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFI Building Technologies Office Prioritization Tool" 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 Oct 25, 2013 and posted on Oct 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 24, 2013 Responses required by 12/24/13. This RFI is not a FOA therefore, DOE is not accepting applications at this time.. (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:
The Department of Energy (DOE), through its Building Technologies Office (BTO) and administered by the Golden Field Office, issued a Request for Information (RFI) focused on the BTO Prioritization Tool, a planning and analysis model BTO uses to strengthen program decision-making around building energy efficiency. The central goal of the tool is to estimate and compare the long-term impacts of different technologies and program activities on energy consumption, using a consistent and objective framework. In practical terms, it is meant to help BTO evaluate energy-saving measures and scenarios across different markets and end uses, while also weighing long-term benefits against end-user costs over relevant equipment lifetimes. By standardizing how impacts and costs are assessed, the tool is intended to guide which technologies and activities deserve greater emphasis in BTOs technology planning and portfolio choices.
This RFI is specifically asking stakeholders to review and comment on the Prioritization Tool itself, with an emphasis on improving its accuracy, applicability, and usefulness for internal BTO planning. DOE is looking for input on the data, assumptions, and outputs that the tool relies on when analyzing various energy efficiency technologies and activities. That includes, for example, whether the underlying market data are current, whether key assumptions about performance, adoption, lifetime, and costs are reasonable, and whether the outputs produced by the tool are presented in ways that are meaningful and decision-relevant. The notice makes clear that DOE is seeking practical, technical feedback that can refine the methodology and strengthen confidence in the comparisons the tool produces across different technology pathways.
Even though this opportunity appears in a grant-style posting format (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001024, CFDA 81.086 Conservation Research and Development), it is not an invitation to apply for funding. It is strictly an information-gathering step intended to shape a possible future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). DOE explicitly states that it is not accepting applications at this time, and the listed funding levels are effectively placeholders (estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all shown as 0). No cost sharing or matching is required because respondents are not submitting project proposals; they are providing comments and information to help DOE improve the tool.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond (subject to any clarifications in the full text). Responses were required to be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment emailed to BTOPToolRFI@go.doe.gov, and the deadline for receipt was 5:00 PM EDT on December 24, 2013. The full announcement was posted on the EERE Exchange website, and the same email address is used for both submissions and questions, with Edward W. Campbell listed as the grants management specialist contact for access issues or administrative help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity about?
This notice is a Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) focused on the Building Technologies Office (BTO) Prioritization Tool. DOE is collecting stakeholder input to improve the tool and strengthen BTO internal planning and decision-making related to building energy efficiency.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity I can apply for?
No. Even though it is presented in a grant-style format (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001024, CFDA 81.086 Conservation Research and Development), DOE states it is not accepting applications. This is an information-gathering step intended to inform a possible future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
What is the BTO Prioritization Tool?
The BTO Prioritization Tool is a planning and analysis model used by BTO to estimate and compare the long-term impacts of different technologies and program activities on energy consumption. It uses a consistent and objective framework to help evaluate energy-saving measures and scenarios across markets and end uses, while weighing long-term benefits against end-user costs over relevant equipment lifetimes.
Why is DOE seeking input on the Prioritization Tool?
DOE is seeking practical, technical feedback to improve the tool's accuracy, applicability, and usefulness for internal BTO technology planning and portfolio decisions. The intent is to refine methodology and increase confidence in comparisons across different technology pathways.
What types of feedback is DOE looking for?
DOE is asking stakeholders to review and comment on the tool itself, including its data, assumptions, and outputs. Examples referenced include whether underlying market data are current; whether assumptions about performance, adoption, lifetime, and costs are reasonable; and whether outputs are presented in meaningful, decision-relevant ways.
What is the central goal of the Prioritization Tool as described in the notice?
The central goal is to estimate and compare long-term impacts of different technologies and program activities on energy consumption using a consistent, objective framework, and to support BTO decisions by standardizing how impacts and costs are assessed.
Does DOE want comments on specific technologies, or on the model framework?
The RFI emphasizes reviewing and commenting on the Prioritization Tool itself. The feedback areas described focus on the tool's underlying data, assumptions, and outputs used to analyze various energy efficiency technologies and activities.
Who can respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may respond (subject to any clarifications contained in the full text of the announcement).
Is cost sharing or matching required to respond?
No. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching is required because respondents are not submitting project proposals; they are providing comments and information.
Is any funding available under this RFI?
No funding is being awarded under this RFI. DOE states it is not accepting applications at this time, and the listed funding levels (estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor) are shown as 0 and function as placeholders.
How were responses required to be submitted?
Responses were required to be submitted as a Microsoft Word attachment via email to BTOPToolRFI@go.doe.gov.
What was the submission deadline?
The deadline for receipt of responses was 5:00 PM EDT on December 24, 2013.
Where was the full announcement posted?
The full announcement was posted on the EERE Exchange website.
What email address was used for questions and submissions?
The same email address was used for both submissions and questions: BTOPToolRFI@go.doe.gov.
Who is listed as the contact for access issues or administrative help?
Edward W. Campbell is listed as the grants management specialist contact for access issues or administrative help.
What does DOE intend to do with the information collected?
DOE intends to use the feedback to refine the Prioritization Tool and to shape a possible future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). The RFI is described as a step to improve the methodology and the confidence in the tool's comparisons.
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