Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000251
Apply for DE FOA 0000251
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SEP Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets and Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 81.041 State Energy Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2010 and posted on Apr 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 18 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "SEP Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets and Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action" (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000251) is a competitive U.S. Department of Energy announcement managed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) State Energy Program (SEP). It is aimed specifically at state governments and is designed to help states move beyond one-off projects and instead put in place policies, programs, and market strategies that drive long-term, self-sustaining improvements in energy efficiency. The overarching goals are to accelerate job creation, reduce energy bills for consumers and businesses, and strengthen national energy and climate security through lasting market transformation across multiple sectors of the economy.
This opportunity provides an estimated total of $28,000,000 in funding, with an expected 18 awards. The award mechanisms include cooperative agreements and grants, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated. The program is categorized under the Energy funding activity area, and it is associated with CFDA 81.041 (State Energy Program). The announcement was originally posted on April 9, 2010, created on May 19, 2010, and ultimately closed on June 7, 2010 (after an original closing date of May 24, 2010). It was later archived on August 24, 2010.
The solicitation is organized around two Areas of Interest that reflect DOE/EERE priorities for scaling energy efficiency through market and policy approaches rather than isolated demonstrations. Area of Interest 1, "Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets," focuses on helping states develop and implement approaches that expand and strengthen the market for building retrofits in both the residential and commercial sectors. In practical terms, this area is about enabling a larger volume of energy-saving upgrades to existing buildings by improving the conditions that make retrofit activity easier to deliver and more attractive to building owners, contractors, lenders, and program administrators. The emphasis is on building the systems and market infrastructure that allow retrofits to happen at scale and persist over time.
Area of Interest 2, "Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action," targets the policy and program frameworks states need to support sustained, long-term investment in cost-effective energy efficiency. This includes the types of enabling structures that can drive ongoing demand for efficiency improvements, reduce barriers to investment, and create stable signals for public and private stakeholders to participate. The intent is to help states lay groundwork that supports energy efficiency as a durable, mainstream investment choice, rather than something dependent on temporary funding or short-lived initiatives.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, reflecting SEP's state-centered role and DOE's intent to catalyze state-led strategies that can reshape markets within and across state boundaries. The announcement directs applicants who need help accessing the full opportunity materials to contact Susan Miltenberger, Contract Specialist at NETL, at 304-285-4083 or susan.miltenberger@netl.doe.gov, and it references FedConnect as an additional information source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "SEP Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets and Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action" and the Funding Opportunity Number is DE-FOA-0000251.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funding opportunity, managed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) on behalf of DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) State Energy Program (SEP).
What is the program (CFDA) associated with this announcement?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 81.041, the State Energy Program (SEP).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to help states move beyond one-off energy projects and instead implement policies, programs, and market strategies that lead to long-term, self-sustaining improvements in energy efficiency and lasting market transformation across multiple sectors of the economy.
What overarching outcomes is DOE aiming to achieve?
The announcement emphasizes accelerating job creation, reducing energy bills for consumers and businesses, and strengthening national energy and climate security through lasting market transformation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments.
Is this opportunity open to local governments, nonprofits, universities, or private companies?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments, and no other applicant types are listed as eligible.
What is the total estimated funding available?
The estimated total funding available is $28,000,000.
How many awards does DOE expect to make?
DOE expects to make about 18 awards.
What types of award instruments are expected?
The award mechanisms listed are cooperative agreements and grants.
Is a cost share or matching requirement required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The program is categorized under the Energy funding activity area.
How is the solicitation organized?
The solicitation is organized around two Areas of Interest that reflect DOE/EERE priorities for scaling energy efficiency through market and policy approaches rather than isolated demonstrations.
What is Area of Interest 1 about?
Area of Interest 1 is "Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets." It focuses on helping states develop and implement approaches that expand and strengthen the market for building retrofits in both residential and commercial sectors.
What does "Strengthening Building Retrofit Markets" mean in practical terms?
It refers to enabling a larger volume of energy-saving upgrades to existing buildings by improving conditions that make retrofit activity easier to deliver and more attractive to building owners, contractors, lenders, and program administrators, with an emphasis on creating systems and market infrastructure that support retrofits at scale over time.
What is Area of Interest 2 about?
Area of Interest 2 is "Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action." It targets the policy and program frameworks states need to support sustained, long-term investment in cost-effective energy efficiency.
What does "Stimulating Energy Efficiency Action" focus on?
It focuses on enabling structures that drive ongoing demand for efficiency improvements, reduce barriers to investment, and create stable signals for public and private stakeholders to participate so energy efficiency becomes a durable, mainstream investment choice rather than dependent on temporary funding.
Is this opportunity focused on short-term demonstrations or long-term market change?
The stated emphasis is on long-term, self-sustaining improvements and lasting market transformation, not isolated one-off demonstrations.
What sectors are targeted by the building retrofit focus?
The retrofit market focus explicitly includes both the residential and commercial building sectors.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was originally posted on April 9, 2010. It ultimately closed on June 7, 2010, after an original closing date of May 24, 2010.
When was the opportunity created and when was it archived?
The record indicates it was created on May 19, 2010, and later archived on August 24, 2010.
Where can applicants find additional information or the full opportunity materials?
The announcement references FedConnect as an additional information source and provides a NETL contact for assistance accessing the full opportunity materials.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the opportunity materials?
Applicants can contact Susan Miltenberger, Contract Specialist at NETL, at 304-285-4083 or via email at susan.miltenberger@netl.doe.gov.
Which DOE offices are connected to this opportunity?
The opportunity is managed by NETL on behalf of DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), specifically through the State Energy Program (SEP).
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