Opportunity Information: Apply for DE FOA 0000699
Apply for DE FOA 0000699
- The Golden Field Office in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) Request for Information (RFI)" 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 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 2012 Applications must be received on 4/6/2012 by 500 PM Eastern 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 Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000699) is not a grant competition and does not provide any funding. It is a Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI) issued through DOE's Golden Field Office under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development). The purpose is to gather feedback from the public, researchers, and other stakeholders to help DOE decide whether to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and, if so, how that potential program should be designed. DOE is explicit that it will not pay for submissions to the RFI and that no projects will be supported as a direct result of responding.
The core idea behind SEEDS is that new large-scale datasets and modern computational methods are transforming how people study technology innovation (evolution) and market uptake (diffusion). Within the SunShot Initiative context, DOE is exploring how these analytical breakthroughs can be used in practical ways to speed up solar technology advancement and deployment, ultimately supporting SunShot cost-reduction goals. The RFI outlines a possible structure for a future funding opportunity intended to address typical barriers in this research area, such as the need for access to relevant and sometimes hard-to-obtain data sources, the importance of multidisciplinary teams (for example, combining energy engineering, economics, data science, behavioral science, and policy expertise), and the challenge of designing and running pilot experiments that test hypotheses in real-world or near-real-world conditions.
Rather than asking for project proposals, the RFI asks respondents to answer questions laid out in the full RFI document. DOE is specifically looking for comments on whether the anticipated structure of a future funding opportunity would actually help accelerate solar technology development and adoption in ways that contribute to SunShot targets. Respondents are also encouraged to share their level of interest in participating if DOE were to issue a later FOA, which helps DOE gauge community capacity, readiness, and the kinds of organizations likely to engage.
Submission is limited to electronic email responses, and the formatting requirements are specific. Responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx) emailed to SunShot.SEEDS_RFI@go.doe.gov with the subject line "SEEDS RFI Response." The RFI directs readers to the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) for the full text, details on the questions DOE is asking, and instructions on where to submit questions about either the RFI content or technical issues with the EERE Exchange system.
Key timeline and administrative details reflect that this was an information-gathering exercise with no dollars attached. The posting date was March 15, 2012, with responses due by April 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and the item later archived on July 6, 2012. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $0 because the action is an RFI rather than a funding program. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could provide input, since the goal is broad stakeholder feedback rather than selecting awardees.
SEEDS (DE-FOA-0000699) FAQs
What is the SEEDS opportunity (DE-FOA-0000699)?
Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies (SEEDS), Funding Opportunity Number DE-FOA-0000699, is a Department of Energy (DOE) Request for Information (RFI). It is an information-gathering request issued through DOE's Golden Field Office under CFDA 81.087 (Renewable Energy Research and Development).
Is SEEDS a grant competition?
No. DOE states that SEEDS is not a grant competition. It is an RFI intended to collect public and stakeholder feedback.
Does SEEDS provide funding?
No. The opportunity provides no funding. The estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor are all listed as $0 because it is an RFI rather than a funding program.
Will DOE pay for preparing or submitting an RFI response?
No. DOE is explicit that it will not pay for submissions to the RFI. Any costs to prepare and submit a response are the respondent's responsibility.
Can any projects be funded or supported as a direct result of responding?
No. DOE indicates that no projects will be supported as a direct result of responding to this RFI.
Why is DOE issuing this RFI?
The purpose is to gather feedback from the public, researchers, and other stakeholders to help DOE decide whether to release a future Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and, if so, how that potential program should be designed.
What is the main idea behind SEEDS?
SEEDS is based on the idea that new large-scale datasets and modern computational methods are transforming how technology innovation (evolution) and market uptake (diffusion) can be studied. DOE is exploring how these analytical advances could be used in practical ways to speed solar technology advancement and deployment.
How does SEEDS relate to the SunShot Initiative?
Within the SunShot Initiative context, DOE is exploring whether these analytical breakthroughs could help accelerate solar technology development and adoption in ways that support SunShot cost-reduction goals.
Is DOE asking for project proposals?
No. The RFI is not soliciting project proposals. Instead, respondents are asked to answer the questions laid out in the full RFI document.
What kind of feedback is DOE looking for?
DOE is specifically looking for comments on whether the anticipated structure of a possible future funding opportunity would help accelerate solar technology development and adoption in ways that contribute to SunShot targets.
What barriers does DOE mention that a future program might address?
The RFI describes common barriers in this research area, including the need for access to relevant and sometimes hard-to-obtain data sources, the importance of multidisciplinary teams (such as energy engineering, economics, data science, behavioral science, and policy), and the challenge of designing and running pilot experiments to test hypotheses in real-world or near-real-world conditions.
Who is eligible to respond to this RFI?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted. Any type of entity can provide input because the goal is broad stakeholder feedback rather than selecting awardees.
How do I submit an RFI response?
Responses must be submitted electronically by email. The response must be included as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx) and emailed to SunShot.SEEDS_RFI@go.doe.gov.
What subject line is required for the email submission?
The email must use the subject line: SEEDS RFI Response.
Are there specific formatting requirements?
Yes. The RFI states that formatting requirements are specific and that responses must be provided as a Microsoft Word attachment (.doc or .docx). Additional instructions and the full set of questions are provided in the full RFI text referenced by DOE.
Where can I find the full RFI document and the questions I am supposed to answer?
DOE directs readers to the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) for the full text of the RFI, the detailed questions DOE is asking, and additional instructions.
Where do I send questions about the RFI or technical issues with EERE Exchange?
The RFI directs readers to the EERE Exchange website (https://eere-exchange.energy.gov) for instructions on where to submit questions about the RFI content or technical issues with the EERE Exchange system.
What were the key dates for this RFI?
The posting date was March 15, 2012. Responses were due April 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The item was later archived on July 6, 2012.
What does it mean that the item was archived?
Based on the provided information, it indicates the RFI was posted previously and later archived (July 6, 2012) as part of the administrative lifecycle of the posting.
Which DOE office issued the RFI?
The RFI was issued through the Department of Energy's Golden Field Office.
What CFDA program is associated with this RFI?
The RFI is associated with CFDA 81.087, Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Why does the listing show $0 for funding figures like award ceiling and award floor?
Because this is an RFI (an information request), not a funding program. The listing reflects that by showing $0 for estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor.
Does DOE want respondents to indicate interest in a potential future FOA?
Yes. Respondents are encouraged to share their level of interest in participating if DOE were to issue a later FOA. DOE uses this to gauge community capacity, readiness, and the types of organizations likely to engage.
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