4.17.08
US Department of Energy EERE seeks RFI for Loan Guarantee Solicitations on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is seeking public input related to an upcoming solicitation for up to $10 billion in applications for loan guarantees to encourage commercial development of new or significantly improved renewable energy, energy efficiency and related transmission technologies in the U.S. View the RFI.

4.17.08
DOE Announces up to $4 Million for University Research into Advanced Biomass Conversion

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Under Secretary Clarence "Bud" Albright today announced up to $4 million in funding available to U.S. universities for research and development of cost-effective, environmentally friendly biomass conversion technologies.  Advancing biomass technology is critical to diversifying our nation's energy sources in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on foreign oil.  Combined with a university cost share of 20%, up to $4.8 million would be invested in these projects. Read more

3.28.08
US EPA & Southeast Diesel Collaborative announce $3.6 million available in grants

Dear Southeast Diesel Collaborative Partners,

In conjunction with the Southeast Diesel Collaborative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of funding assistance for projects to reduce diesel emissions from diesel powered vehicles in EPA Region 4 states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and/or Tennessee.  This includes both on-road and off-road applications.

Proposals need to describe projects which will demonstrate effective emission control technologies and strategies or methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions as part of the Southeast Diesel Collaborative.  The Southeast Diesel Collaborative is a collaboration of federal, state and local agencies, along with communities, nonprofit organizations and private companies working together to reduce emissions from diesel engines in the Southeast.

The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $3.6 million. EPA Region 4 anticipates awarding 5-10 assistance agreements ranging from $250,000 to $750,000 in Federal funding, subject to the availability of funds and quality of proposals received. However, EPA Region 4 reserves the option to fund a project   at an amount lower than $250,000 if the proposed project involves retrofitting or upgrading an applicant's entire fleet.

Projects may include, but are not limited to, a variety of diesel emissions reductions solutions such as retrofit technology, idle reduction technology or strategies, vehicle replacement, engine replacement (repowers) and engine upgrades, or use of cleaner burning fuel. The closing date and time for receipt of proposals is 5:00 PM (Eastern) on June 12, 2008.  Proposals should be submitted via www.grants.gov and must be received by this date and time.  The solicitation request can be found at:   http://www.epa.gov/region4/air/mobile/SEDC-RFP%20FY0809.pdf

If you have any questions rearding this Request For Proposals, please contact Alan Powell at powell.alan@epa.gov or by phone at 404/562-9045.