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Winning stimulus money requires fast action, careful preparation and an understanding of government processes. The tools in this section can help.


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APPA Hosts July 7 Webinar on Smart Grid Funding
The American Public Power Association hosts a Webinar on Smart Grid funding opportunities for public power utilities on Tuesday, July 7. The event will provide details on the two Smart Grid FOAs released in late June by the Department of Energy.

FAQs on Smart Grid Investment Grant FOA
The Department of Energy issued a set of FAQs related to its Smart Grid Investment Grant FOA released in June. The FAQs help clarify differences between the department's initial Notice of Intent and the final FOA; it also responds to questions and concerns raised during the public comment period.

FAQs for Smart Grid Demonstration FOA
The Department of Energy has issued a set of FAQs related to the Smart Grid Demonstration Project funding opportunity. The FAQs help clarify differences between the draft announcement and the final FOA released in June, and respond to specific questions and concerns raised during the comment period.

FOA: Smart Grid Investment Grants
The Department of Energy will award approximately $3.3 billion in Smart Grid investment grants to support the manufacturing, purchasing and installation of smart grid devices and related technologies, tools, and techniques for immediate commercial use in electric system and customer-side applications including electric transmission systems, electric distribution systems, building systems, advanced metering, appliances, and equipment. The ultimate aim is to enable Smart Grid functions on the electric system as soon as possible. This FOA includes complete information for prospective applicants, including objectives, eligibity, award sizes, scope and application procedures.

Application for Interconnection Transmission Grant
This is a copy of the application for ARRA-funded grants for Resource Assessment and Interconnection-Level Transmission Analysis and Planning to be issued by the Department of Energy. Deadline is Aug. 14, 2009.

Application for Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pump Projects
As part of its geothermal technologies initiative, the Department of Energy is funding ground source heat pump demonstration projects and related efforts in research and standards development. This is a copy of the application.

FOA: Geothermal Ground Source Heat Pumps
The Department of Energy will fund mid- to large-scale geothermal ground source heat pump demonstration projects as well as research papers and development of a certification standard under this FOA.

Application for Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge
The Department of Energy is seeking applicants for its ARRA-funded effort to make the nation's industrial sector more energy efficient. This is a copy of the application.

FOA: Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge
Under this FOA the Department of Energy will select and fund concept definition R&D studies to develop transformational manufacturing processes and technologies that meet the grand challenges of energy-intensive industries.

Application for High Penetration Solar Deployment Initiative
This is a copy of the application for the DOE's funding opportunity titled High Penetration Solar Deployment that addresses the impacts from PV-sourced solar electricity.

Application for Solar Market Transformation Funding
The Department of Energy will be awarding cooperative agreements in its Solar Market Transformation initiative, which has two focuses: Solar America Cities special projects and solar workforce development. This is a copy of the application.

Application for Wind Energy Consortia
DOE is seeking applicants for an industry/university consortia to research solutions to the biggest challenges to efficient wind energy. This is a copy of the application.

ARRA Milestones and Key Dates
Here's a quick look at where we've been and where we're going as the ARRA stimulates the Smart Grid and renewable energy initiatives across the country.

Federal Energy Projects Timetable
This preliminary timetable lists anticipated announcement dates and/or closing dates for energy-related federal projects funded through the ARRA.

Terms Used in Government Contracting
When you're trying to negotiate the government contracting process, these terms and acronyms may prove useful.

FOA: Wind Energy Consortia
This is the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the Wind Energy Consortia Between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry issued in May 2009 by the Department of Energy. It includes complete details on the objectives, eligibility, and application process.

Basic Smart Grid Terms and Acronyms
Use this glossary to sort out basic terms and acronyms used in the Smart Grid and utility environment.

Doing Business with the Government 101
Competition will be intense for smart energy stimulus funds. The more you know about the process, the better chance you have for success. Use this primer to get in the game.

Small Business Stimulus Tip Sheet: How to Get Your Piece of $37 Million
The Department of Energy just announced $37 million in Recovery Act money will target research and tech-oriented small businesses. Firms with strong research capabilities in science or engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Learn more about this latest announcement and other funding opportunities for small businesses in our Small Business Stimulus Tip Sheet.

Smart Grid Jobs: Where to Find Them
The ARRA promises to add a huge number of jobs in the smart energy sector. How to find them? Watch the trends and follow the money. This toolkit will help.

Applicant User Guide for Grants.gov
This guide is loaded with details to help you navigate the government grants process, including how to register, how to search for grants and how to apply. It's useful for anyone unfamiliar with the procedures but interested in securing an ARRA grant

Notice of Intent: Smart Grid Investment Grants
In April 2009 the Department of Energy issued this Notice of Intent to announce an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement for Smart Grid Investment Grants to be funded by the Recovery Act.

Draft FOA: Smart Grid Demonstration Projects
In April 2009 the Department of Energy issued this Draft Funding Opportunity Announcement for Smart Grid Demonstration Projects to be funded by the Recovery Act.

SGN Stimulus Tool Kit
SGN’s editors have compiled everything you need to get up to speed, apply for, get help with, and stay up to date on stimulus proposals and awards. Click the More button and then bookmark the article page, which will be updated as the government releases new information and as private sector partnerships appear.

Scorecard for Rating Stimulus Projects (and How You Can Influence the Ratings)
Although the stimulus package includes billions for the Smart Grid, the money won’t make a difference unless it is spent quickly and wisely. But how is the DOE to sort through thousands of proposals to find the winners? SGN has created a Scorecard for objectively rating proposals. We’ll be distributing it to governors, regulators, utilities, and federal agencies – as soon as we get your comments and improvements. Click to read the 23 criteria every project should meet, and to add your own opinions.

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Ceal Smith:

Is there a report or synopsis of the Smart Grid development in San Luis Valley that you describe in your note? I am particularly interested in what type of energy storage was found to be most cost-effective as the community developed their solar energy dependence.

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