Notice of Competitive Financial Assistance for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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The Department of Energy announces a competitive solicitation for applications for grants and cooperative agreements for information dissemination, public outreach, training, and related technical analysis and technical assistance activities involving renewable energy and energy conservation. It is estimated that funding of approximately $5.5 million will be available under renewable energy programs and $6.5 million will be available under energy conservation programs for awards under this solicitation in fiscal year 1999. Areas of interest involving renewable energy include biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, photovoltaic, solar building, concentrating solar power, and wind technologies. Conservation areas of interest include energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, industry, and the federal sector. The awards may be for a period of six months to four years. Proposals will be subject to the objective merit review procedures for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.