New opportunity opens to support communities in developing actionable decarbonization plans
The awards will include up to $500,000 in subcontract funding and up to $3,500,000 in the form of in-depth technical assistance from one or more national laboratories.
Through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) offers in-depth technical partnerships that support communities in developing secure, reliable, resilient, equitable, and affordable clean energy systems.
Now, to further enhance that work, NREL has released a Request for Proposals to support two to four communities in developing tailored, actionable decarbonization strategies as part of the C2C In-Depth Partnerships.
Eligible teams comprising a local government, electric utility, and community-based organization can apply for a multi-year partnership with experts from DOE’s national laboratories who will help these teams better understand, model, and validate potential clean energy deployment strategies so the communities they represent can make more informed decisions. In-depth partnerships focus on key challenges that address multiple sectors, including the renewable energy, mobility, grid, and buildings sectors.
Awards include up to $500,000 in subcontract funding and up to $3,500,000 in the form of in-depth technical assistance from one or more national laboratories. Funding can be used to support staff, community engagement activities, and the purchase of clean energy infrastructure or technology.
NREL will be hosting an informational webinar at 1 p.m. EDT on April 18, and those interested in learning more about the opportunity can register here. Additional information is also available on the C2C In-Depth Partnerships and the Request for Proposals pages, as well as on the frequently asked questions page.
Proposals are due June 14.
