Summary of FOA for Interconnection Transmission

Funding agency

Department of Energy / National Energy Technology Laboratory

Funding Opportunity Number

DE-FOA0000068

Opportunity

The objective is to facilitate the development or strengthening of capabilities in each of the three interconnections serving the lower 48 states of the United States, to prepare analyses of transmission requirements under a broad range of alternative futures and develop long-term interconnection-wide transmission expansion plans. The interconnections are the Western Interconnection, the Eastern Interconnection, and the Texas Interconnection.

Topic Areas

Topic A: Interconnection-Level Analysis and Planning

Topic B: Cooperation Among States on Electric Resource Planning and Priorities

Total available funding

$60 million for proposals to develop long-term interconnection plans in each of the regions

Estimated award size

No maximum or minimum amounts set

Number of awards

6 awards are anticipated; one in each of the three interconnections under both Topics A and B

Due dates

Proposals are due by 3 p.m. eastern time on Aug. 14, 2009

Eligibility

Under this program state and local governments, utilities and other stakeholders will collaborate on the development and implementation of the next generation of high-voltage transmission networks.  Most types of domestic entities are eligible to apply; see the FOA for exclusions.

Requirements

To submit a concept paper, applicants must:

1.     Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number

2.     Register with the Central Contract Registry (CCR)

3.     Register with FedConnect

Application process

Application forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov.  To access these materials, go to http://www.grants.gov, select “Apply for Grants,” and then select “Download Application Package.”  Enter the FOA number listed above and follow the prompts.

Cost sharing requirements

Cost sharing is encouraged but not required under both Topic A and Topic B

Types of awards

Cooperative agreements

Period of performance

3-5 years

Contact

Meghaan Hampton

Contract Specialist

E-mail: Meghaan.Hampton@netl.doe.gov

Phone: 304-285-4307

Additional information

Download the full FOA

Download the application form