Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001350
Apply for DE FOA 0001350
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFI Facilitating the Development of the Offshore Wind Industry in the United States" 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 Jun 19, 2015 and posted on May 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 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 $1.00 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:
This opportunity is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI), not a traditional grant solicitation with funding attached. It is titled "RFI Facilitating the Development of the Offshore Wind Industry in the United States" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001350) and was issued through DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO), with administration tied to the Golden Field Office. The main administrative update in the notice is a deadline extension: responses to the RFI were due by July 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (extended from the original June 22, 2015 date). Full details and submission instructions were provided through the EERE Exchange website.
The purpose of the RFI was to collect public and stakeholder input to help DOE shape its strategy for advancing offshore wind in the United States. WWPTO framed the request around two major federal strategy documents: the 2011 report "A National Offshore Wind Strategy: Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Industry in the United States" and the 2015 report "Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States." In practical terms, DOE was asking the offshore wind community to weigh in on how well the recommendations and follow-on projects tied to the 2011 Offshore Wind Strategy had been working, what gaps still remained, and what the most pressing challenges were for building a viable U.S. offshore wind sector.
The RFI specifically sought feedback on DOE's overall portfolio and priorities, with an emphasis on understanding the relative value of three broad categories of effort. First was Technology Advancement, meaning research, development, demonstration, and technology improvements that could lower cost, improve performance, increase reliability, or address technical hurdles unique to offshore wind. Second was Market Barrier Removal, which generally refers to non-technical obstacles that slow deployment, such as regulatory complexity, permitting and siting issues, supply chain constraints, financing challenges, grid integration and transmission planning, port and vessel infrastructure, workforce needs, and other factors that can make projects difficult to develop even when the technology is available. Third was Crosscutting Activities, which typically includes work that supports multiple parts of the industry at once, such as data collection and resource assessment, standards and best practices, environmental and stakeholder engagement approaches, analysis and modeling, coordination across agencies and regions, and efforts that help translate R&D progress into real-world deployment.
In terms of who could respond, eligibility was intentionally broad: the RFI was open to any stakeholder across the wider U.S. offshore wind community, without restriction to a particular entity type. That includes developers, manufacturers, shipbuilders, ports, utilities, grid operators, state and local governments, tribal entities, universities, national labs, nonprofits, environmental groups, and other interested parties. Because this was an RFI, there were no expected awards and no estimated total funding; the listing shows expected awards as zero and does not include cost-sharing requirements. The intent was to inform DOE planning and decision-making rather than to select projects for immediate funding under this specific notice.
The RFI also emphasized continuity with prior federal efforts by referencing projects carried out after publication of the 2011 National Offshore Wind Strategy and by pointing respondents back to actions recommended in the 2015 Wind Vision report. In other words, DOE was not only asking for general opinions about offshore wind, but also trying to pressure-test where federal activity had made a difference, where it had not, and what mix of technical work, market-focused interventions, and crosscutting support would be most effective going forward.
Key administrative details included the posting date (May 18, 2015), a creation/modification date (June 19, 2015), the extended closing date (July 2, 2015), and an archive date (September 22, 2015). The CFDA program referenced was 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact point was the OffshoreRFI1350 mailbox (OffshoreRFI1350@ee.doe.gov) with a phone number provided, and submissions were directed as RFI responses only, consistent with the information-gathering nature of the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DE-FOA-0001350?
DE-FOA-0001350 is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) titled "RFI Facilitating the Development of the Offshore Wind Industry in the United States." It was issued by DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO), with administration tied to the Golden Field Office.
Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. This notice is an RFI and is not a traditional grant solicitation. It does not have funding attached, does not plan to make awards under this notice, and lists expected awards as zero.
What is the purpose of this RFI?
The purpose is to collect public and stakeholder input to help DOE shape its strategy for advancing offshore wind in the United States. DOE sought input on how well earlier recommendations and follow-on projects were working, what gaps remained, and what challenges were most pressing for building a viable U.S. offshore wind industry.
Which DOE offices are involved?
The RFI was issued through DOE's EERE, specifically the Wind and Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO). Administration is tied to the Golden Field Office.
Who can submit a response to this RFI?
Eligibility is broad and open to any stakeholder across the wider U.S. offshore wind community, without restriction to a particular entity type. Examples include developers, manufacturers, shipbuilders, ports, utilities, grid operators, state and local governments, tribal entities, universities, national laboratories, nonprofits, environmental groups, and other interested parties.
What types of input was DOE asking for?
DOE asked the offshore wind community to provide feedback on DOE's overall portfolio and priorities and to help evaluate what has worked, what has not, and what should be prioritized going forward to accelerate offshore wind in the United States.
What are the main topic areas DOE emphasized?
The RFI emphasized three broad categories of effort: Technology Advancement, Market Barrier Removal, and Crosscutting Activities. DOE was interested in understanding the relative value of efforts across these categories.
What does "Technology Advancement" mean in this RFI?
"Technology Advancement" refers to research, development, demonstration, and other technology improvements that could lower costs, improve performance, increase reliability, or address technical hurdles unique to offshore wind.
What does "Market Barrier Removal" mean in this RFI?
"Market Barrier Removal" refers to non-technical obstacles that slow offshore wind deployment. Examples listed include regulatory complexity, permitting and siting issues, supply chain constraints, financing challenges, grid integration and transmission planning, port and vessel infrastructure, and workforce needs.
What does "Crosscutting Activities" mean in this RFI?
"Crosscutting Activities" generally include work that supports multiple parts of the industry at once, such as data collection and resource assessment, standards and best practices, environmental and stakeholder engagement approaches, analysis and modeling, coordination across agencies and regions, and efforts that help translate R&D progress into real-world deployment.
Which federal strategy documents does this RFI reference?
The RFI is framed around two federal strategy documents: the 2011 report "A National Offshore Wind Strategy: Creating an Offshore Wind Energy Industry in the United States" and the 2015 report "Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States."
Why did DOE reference the 2011 Offshore Wind Strategy?
DOE used the 2011 strategy as a basis for asking respondents to evaluate how well the strategy's recommendations and related follow-on projects had been working, and to identify remaining gaps and challenges.
Why did DOE reference the 2015 Wind Vision report?
DOE pointed respondents to actions recommended in the 2015 Wind Vision report to help focus input on priorities and strategies that could advance offshore wind, including lessons learned and where federal action could be most effective.
Does this RFI require cost sharing?
No. Because this is an RFI with no awards and no funding attached, it does not include cost-sharing requirements.
What were the key dates for this RFI?
Key dates listed include a posting date of May 18, 2015; a creation/modification date of June 19, 2015; an extended closing date of July 2, 2015; and an archive date of September 22, 2015.
What is the submission deadline and was it extended?
Yes, the deadline was extended. Responses were due by July 2, 2015 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, extended from the original deadline of June 22, 2015.
Where were the full details and submission instructions posted?
Full details and submission instructions were provided through the EERE Exchange website.
How should submissions be treated under this notice?
Submissions were directed as RFI responses only, consistent with the information-gathering nature of the announcement. The intent was to inform DOE planning and decision-making rather than select projects for funding.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this RFI?
Yes. The CFDA program referenced is 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact point for access issues with the full announcement is the OffshoreRFI1350 mailbox at OffshoreRFI1350@ee.doe.gov. A phone number was also provided in the notice.
What was DOE trying to learn from stakeholders through this RFI?
DOE was seeking input to pressure-test where federal activity had made a difference, where it had not, what gaps remained, and what mix of technical work, market-focused interventions, and crosscutting support would be most effective for building a viable offshore wind industry in the United States.
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