Current Solicitations for the
Energy Research and Development Division
Natural Gas Research & Development Program
| Active Solicitations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Title | Deadline to Submit Applications | Program Area/Strategic Objective | Funding Amount |
| Natural Gas Engine Improved Efficiency Research and Development GFO-16-507 |
February 13, 2017 | Transportation Research | $2.7 million |
| 2016 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Research Grants for Residential and Commercial Buildings GFO-16-502 |
Phase 3 January 17, 2017 Phase 1 Closed Phase 2 Closed |
Buildings Energy Efficiency | $1 million |
| Off-Road Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Research and Development GFO-16-506 |
December 19, 2016 | Energy Infrastructure Transportation | $4 million |
| Anticipated Solicitations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Title | Release Date | Program Area/Strategic Objective | Funding Amount |
| Natural Gas Storage Infrastructure Safety and Integrity Risk Modeling Research Grants | Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2017 | Natural Gas Infrastructure Safety and Integrity Management | $5.5 million |
| Feedback Opportunities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Area | Description | Due Date |
| Buildings Energy Efficiency | Request for Information Natural Gas Research Program Solicitation Development. Identify research needs to increase energy efficiency of natural gas systems associated with water heating, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems, controls and distribution systems, building envelope, and integrated systems in residential and commercial buildings. Posted October 7, 2015. | October 23, 2015, by 5 p.m. |
For information on the approved natural gas research, development, and demonstration budget plans, please go to the following reports:
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GFO-16-508
Grant Funding Opportunity
Natural Gas Storage Infrastructure Safety and Integrity Risk Modeling Research Grants
Date Released: January 18, 2017.
Deadline for Written Questions: January 26, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to Submit Applications: February 27, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
Applications for this solicitation may be submitted electronically through the Grant Solicitation System:
https://gss.energy.ca.gov/Application/ApplicationSelectSolicitation.aspx?pon=GFO-16-508
How to Apply using the Grant Solicitation System (MP4 FIle)
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Pre-Application Workshop:
January 26, 2017 10:00 a.m.
California Energy Commission
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Imbrecht Hearing Room (Hearing Room B)
Meeting Number: 927 599 239
Meeting Password: meeting@10am
GFO-16-507
Grant Funding Opportunity
Natural Gas Engine Improved Efficiency Research and Development
Date Released: December 13, 2016.
Deadline for Written Questions: January 3, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to Submit Applications: February 13, 2017, 5:00 p.m.
Applications for this solicitation may be submitted electronically through the Grant Solicitation System:
https://gss.energy.ca.gov/Application/ApplicationSelectSolicitation.aspx?pon=GFO-16-507
How to Apply using the Grant Solicitation System (MP4 FIle)
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Cover Letter, posted January 18, 2017.
Mmakes revisions to Attachment 4 - Project Narrative Form
(See Solicitation Files).Pre-Application Workshop - December 29, 2016
Pre-Application Workshop Presentation
Pre-Application Workshop WebEx Recording (MP4 File, 8.6 mb)
GFO-16-506
Grant Funding Opportunity
Off-Road Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Research and Development
Date Released: October 21, 2016.
Deadline for Written Questions: November 4, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to Submit Applications: December 19, 2016, 5:00 p.m.
Applications for this solicitation may be submitted electronically through the Grant Solicitation System:
https://gss.energy.ca.gov/Application/ApplicationSelectSolicitation.aspx?pon=GFO-16-506
How to Apply using the Grant Solicitation System (MP4 FIle)
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Cover Letter, posted November 10, 2016.
Makes corrections to the Solicitation Manual
Extends deadline to Submit Applications to Monday, December 19, 2016 (See Solicitation Files).Pre-Application Workshop - November 4, 2016
Pre-Application Workshop Presentation
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-16-503
Novel Solutions to Accelerate Deployment of Small and Micro-Scale Combined Cooling Heating and Power Systems
Date Released: July 28, 2016.
Deadline for Written Questions: August 15, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to submit Applications: September 30, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted November 23, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Pre-Application Workshop
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-16-502
2016 Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Research Grants for Residential and Commercial Buildings
Date Released: June 29, 2016.
Deadline to submit Applications:
- Phase 1 - August 19, 2016
- Phase 2 - November 18, 2016.
- Phase 3 - January 17, 2017, (If funds remain from Phase 2)
Notice of Proposed Awards - Phase 2, Group D
Posted January 25, 2017.
Amended Notice of Proposed Awards - Phase 1, Groups A-C
Amended October 20, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Dated 07-26-2016.
Revises the Solicitation Manual
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 2 Dated 08-10-2016.
Revises the Solicitation Manual and Application Form
Changes the deadline to submit applications for Phase 1 to August 19, 2016
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 3 Dated 08-16-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to add an additional response to the solicitation questions and answers, change text in criteria 7 of the scoring criteria, and to correct formulas in the Grant Budget Form workbook
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 4 Dated 09-21-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to make the revision to the Solicitation Manual
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 5 Dated 10-04-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to notify potential applicants that Phase 2 of this solicitation has been postponed until further notice and may be cancelled. A future addendum will provide information on Phase 2.
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 6 Dated 10-19-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to add additional information on Phase 2 and to update the schedule.
(see Solicitation Files)Pre-Application Workshop - July 7, 2016
Attendee List (XLSX File)
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-16-501
Off-Road Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Vehicle Research and Development
Date Released: July 12, 2016.
Deadline for Written Questions: August 1, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to submit Applications: September 9, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Applications for this solicitation may be submitted electronically through the Grant Solicitation System
How to Apply using the Grant Solicitation System (MP4 FIle)
Notice of Solicitation Cancellation, posted October 19, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted July 21, 2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to make revisions to the Grant Solicitation Manual.
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 2 Posted September 7, 2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to make revisions to the Grant Solicitation Manual and Attachment 6a Project Schedule.
(see Solicitation Files)Pre-Application Workshops
Questions and Answers Posted August 17, 2016.
Presentation Posted August 17, 2016.
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-507
Natural Gas Solicitation For Energy-Related Environmental Research
Date Released: July 28, 2016.
Deadline to submit Applications: October 3, 2016, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted November 22, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted 09-21-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to make the following revisions and Clarification to the Solicitation Manual and Application Form, and the workshop presentation:
(see Solicitation Files)Pre-Application Workshop - August 19, 2016
Questions and Answers Posted September 9, 2016.
Workshop Attendee List Posted August 24, 2016.
Pre-bid Workshop Presentation Posted August 24, 2016.
WebEx Recording Posted August 24, 2016.
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-506
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety and Integrity Management Research Grants
Date Released: March 7, 2016.
Deadline to submit Applications: March 28, 2016, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted April 18, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Questions and Answers Posted March 18, 2016.
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-505
2016 Industrial Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Grants
Date Released: December 21, 2015.
Deadline to submit Applications: February 9, 2016, by 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted March 17, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Pre-Application Workshop - January 5, 2016
Questions and Answers Posted January 29, 2016.
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-504
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety and Integrity Management Research Grant
Date Released: December 16, 2015.
Deadline to submit Applications: February 8, 2016, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of No Awards
Posted March 7, 2016.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted 01-25-2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to make revisions to the Grant Solicitation Manual.
(see Solicitation Files)Addendum 2 Posted February 2, 2016.
The purpose of this addendum is to replace Attachment 7.
(see Solicitation Files)Questions and Answers Posted January 6, 2015.
Workshop Attendee List Posted January 6, 2015.
Pre-bid Workshop Presentation Posted January 6, 2015.
Pre-Application Workshop
December 28, 2015
10:00 a.m.
California Energy Commission
Art Rosenfeld Hearing Room (formerly Hearing Room A)
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-503
Light Heavy-Duty to Medium Heavy-Duty Natural Gas Engine Integration and Demonstration Research
Date Released: September 3, 2015.
Deadline to submit Applications: November 3, 2015, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted November 24, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted December 19, 2014.
- The purpose of this addendum is to make the following revisions to GFO-15-503:
Funding, Revise Application Manual, Revise Attachement 1.
(see Solicitation Files)
- The purpose of this addendum is to make the following revisions to GFO-15-503:
Questions and Answers Posted October 14, 2014.
Workshop Attendee List Posted October 14, 2014.
Pre-bid Workshop Presentation Posted October 14, 2014.
Pre-Application Workshop
September 18, 2015
10:00 a.m.
California Energy Commission
1st Floor South Training Room A
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Grant Funding Opportunity - GFO-15-501
2015 Industrial Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Grants
Date Released: August 27, 2015.
Deadline to submit Applications: October 29, 2015, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted December 23, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Questions and Answers Posted October 13, 2015.
Pre-Application Workshop
September 14, 2015
2:00 p.m.
California Energy Commission
Art Rosenfeld Hearing Room A, First Floor
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-507
Regional Climate Impacts and Adaptation Studies For the Natural Gas System and Other Environmental Related Issues
Date Released: March 24, 2015.
Deadline to Submit Applications: 5/26/15 by 3:00 p.m.
Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted April 14, 2016.
Notice of Proposed Award
Posted August 5, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1. Posted April 28, 2015.
Replaces Application Manual and Attachment 7.Pre-Application Workshop - April 3, 2015
Workshop WebEx Recording See WebEx playback help.
Questions and Answers. Posted April 28, 2015
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-506
Roles, Impacts, and Integration Needs of Natural Gas Generation in California's Renewable Future
Date Released: January 23, 2015.
Deadline to Submit Applications: March 10, 2015 by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of No Awards
Posted April 7, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1. Posted February 17, 2015.
Replaces Attachment 7.Questions and Answers. Posted February 20, 2015
Pre-Application Workshop
February 6, 2015
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-505
Advancing Clean Energy from Biogas, Biomethane and Natural Gas
Date Released: December 10, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: 2/6/2015 by 3:00 p.m.
Revised Notice of Proposed Awards
Revised April 8, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1. Posted December 12. 2014.
Adds the CHP Calculator form and the Biogas Upgrade Cost Calculator form to Attachment 14Addendum 2. Posted January 20, 2015. Cover letter revised January 21, 2015.
Replaces Solicitation Manual. (see Solicitation Files)Questions and Answers. Posted January 20, 2015
Pre-Application Workshop
December 22, 2014
10:00 AM
California Energy Commission
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hearing Room B
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-504
2014 Industrial Natural Gas Energy Efficiency Grants
Date Released: November 26, 2014.
Deadline to submit Applications: January 29, 2015, by 3:00 p.m.
Revised Notice of Proposed Awards
Revised August 20, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted December 19, 2014.
- Updates Grants Manual - changes deadline to submit Applications to January 29, 2015.
(see Solicitation Files)
- Updates Grants Manual - changes deadline to submit Applications to January 29, 2015.
Questions and Answers Posted December 19, 2014. Updated January 7, 2015
Pre-Application Workshop - December 9, 2014
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-503
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety and Damage Prevention Grant
Date Released: December 12, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: February 2, 2015 by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards Posted February 24, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (MS Word and Excel files)
Questions and Answers Posted January 23, 2015.
Pre-Application Workshop - January 8, 2015
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-14-502)
Infrastructure Improvement Research for Natural Gas Fueling Stations
Transportation Research Area Program description
Date Released: October 2, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: November 26, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted January 26, 2015.
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1 Posted October 16, 2014.
- Revision to application manual, and changed Date & Time of Pre-Application Workshop (see Solicitation Files)
- Changed 6 & 6a file names
- Revised Attachment 7
Addendum 2 posted November 19, 2014.
Revises Attachment 1, Application Form.
(see Solicitation Files)Pre-Application Workshop - October 24, 2014
Program Opportunity Notice - PON-14-501
Advanced Natural Gas Engine Ignition Systems Research
Date Released: October 10, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: December 1 December 5, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted January 22, 2015.
Solicitation Files (MS Word, MS Excel files)
Addendum 1 Cover Letter Posted October 21, 2014
Revises the Application Manual and Attachment 7
(See Solicitation Files)Addendum 2 Cover Letter Posted October 30, 2014
Replace Attachment 10
(See Solicitation Files)Addendum 3 Cover Letter Posted November 18, 2014
Revises the Application Manual and Attachment 1
(See Solicitation Files)Questions and Answers. Posted November 17, 2014
Pre-Application Workshop
Monday, October 27, 2014
1 p.m.
California Energy Commission
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Hearing Room B
Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) Program
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