This grant funding opportunity aims to support applied research and development projects focused on developing decarbonization solutions for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in large commercial buildings. The solicitation emphasizes technology advancements, energy efficiency improvements, project replicability, and the use of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Funding is provided through the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Program administered by the California Energy Commission's Energy Research and Development Division.
The solicitation was released on June 16, 2023, with a submission deadline of October 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM. A pre-application workshop was held on July 14, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM via remote access to provide guidance to potential applicants. The questions deadline was July 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM for clarifications regarding the solicitation requirements.
This solicitation has been awarded as of February 20, 2024. Interested parties with questions about the award or solicitation details should contact the Energy Commission agreement officer referenced in the Notice of Proposed Award cover letter or the California Energy Commission directly.