Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0001328
Apply for DE FOA 0001328
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFI Risk and Uncertainty Management in Geothermal Exploration" 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 Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Mar 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (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 is a Request for Information (RFI), not a grant solicitation, issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), with involvement from DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO). It is titled "Risk and Uncertainty Management in Geothermal Exploration" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001328) and was posted on March 24, 2015, with responses due by 5:00 PM ET on April 24, 2015. Because it is an RFI, DOE is not offering funding, there are no awards to be made, and DOE is not accepting applications. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $0, which is consistent with the informational nature of the notice.
The core purpose of the RFI is to gather input on how the geothermal sector currently quantifies, models, and manages risk and uncertainty during exploration, with a strong emphasis on decision-making during late-stage exploration activities. In practice, that means DOE is especially interested in how developers and researchers make high-stakes choices around expensive steps like drilling and advanced geophysical surveys, where uncertainty in subsurface conditions can drive major cost overruns or lead to unsuccessful wells. The agency is looking for ideas and feedback that could ultimately reduce both the cost and the risk of geothermal exploration, which is often a key barrier to broader geothermal development.
DOE frames this RFI partly as a response to limited industry participation in the 2014 Play Fairway Analysis Funding Opportunity Announcement. In other words, the department appears to be reassessing what types of tools, approaches, and program structures would better match real industry needs and constraints. A major area of interest is the development, testing, and validation of risk and uncertainty models for geothermal prospects that have already been identified by industry, suggesting DOE wants to focus on practical, near-term decision support rather than only early-stage regional screening. Stakeholder feedback is being sought from a wide range of groups, including industry operators and developers, universities, national laboratories, government agencies, and other relevant organizations.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could submit information, subject to any clarifications in the full RFI text. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, again reflecting that this is not a funded program at this stage. DOE also notes that it will not respond to questions about the RFI, which typically means the agency intends the RFI to function as a one-way collection of market and technical intelligence rather than an interactive procurement process.
Responses were required to be submitted electronically by email to playfairway@ee.doe.gov, provided as attachments, by the stated deadline. The full RFI document and details were hosted on the EERE Exchange website. For access issues, the listed point of contact was Jane B. Sanders at jane.sanders@ee.doe.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this opportunity?
This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Risk and Uncertainty Management in Geothermal Exploration" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0001328) issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), with involvement from DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO).
Is this a grant or funding opportunity?
No. This is an RFI, not a grant solicitation or funding announcement. DOE is not offering funding under this notice and is not accepting applications.
Will DOE make any awards under this RFI?
No. Because this is an informational RFI, there are no awards to be made. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $0.
What is the purpose of the RFI?
The purpose is to collect input on how the geothermal sector currently quantifies, models, and manages risk and uncertainty during exploration, with a strong emphasis on decision-making in late-stage exploration.
What does DOE mean by "late-stage exploration" in this context?
Based on the RFI description, DOE is especially interested in decision-making around high-cost, high-stakes activities such as drilling and advanced geophysical surveys, where uncertainty about subsurface conditions can lead to major cost overruns or unsuccessful wells.
What kinds of topics is DOE looking for input on?
DOE is seeking ideas and feedback related to risk and uncertainty quantification, modeling, and management for geothermal prospects, particularly approaches that could help reduce the cost and risk of geothermal exploration and improve decision support for expensive next-step exploration choices.
Why did DOE issue this RFI?
DOE frames this RFI partly as a response to limited industry participation in the 2014 Play Fairway Analysis Funding Opportunity Announcement, suggesting DOE is reassessing what tools, approaches, and program structures might better align with industry needs and constraints.
Is DOE focused on early-stage regional screening or on identified prospects?
The RFI highlights interest in developing, testing, and validating risk and uncertainty models for geothermal prospects that have already been identified by industry. This suggests an emphasis on practical, near-term decision support rather than only early-stage regional screening.
Who can submit a response?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Any type of entity could submit information, subject to any clarifications in the full RFI text.
Are universities, national laboratories, and government agencies encouraged to respond?
Yes. DOE is seeking stakeholder feedback from a wide range of groups, including industry operators and developers, universities, national laboratories, government agencies, and other relevant organizations.
Is there any cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, consistent with the fact that this is not a funded program.
When was the RFI posted?
The RFI was posted on March 24, 2015.
What was the deadline to submit responses?
Responses were due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on April 24, 2015.
How were responses required to be submitted?
Responses were required to be submitted electronically by email, provided as attachments.
What email address was used to submit RFI responses?
Responses were to be emailed to playfairway@ee.doe.gov.
Where could applicants find the full RFI document and official details?
The full RFI document and details were hosted on the EERE Exchange website.
What should someone do if they had access issues with the EERE Exchange posting?
For access issues, the listed point of contact was Jane B. Sanders at jane.sanders@ee.doe.gov.
Will DOE answer questions about this RFI?
No. DOE stated that it will not respond to questions about the RFI, indicating the RFI is intended as a one-way collection of information rather than an interactive process.
Does submitting a response mean DOE will fund or select a project?
No. This RFI is for information gathering only. DOE is not accepting applications and is not making awards under this notice.
Which DOE offices are involved in this RFI?
The RFI was issued by DOE through EERE, with involvement from DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number associated with this RFI?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0001328.
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