The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is requesting grant applications from eligible entities to increase District-wide awareness of renewable energy capacity, and increase the electrical distribution system’s (EDS) existing capabilities to incorporate and accommodate new solar and renewable energy capacity in the future.
Donor Name: Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $350,000
Details:
DOEE seeks projects that will develop and conduct a “Hosting Capacity Study” (the “study”) to identify the amount of additional energy supply from distributed energy resources (DERs) that the District’s electrical distribution system can accommodate without requiring upgrades (“hosting capacity”) and develop publicly accessible educational guidance to increase District residents’ and homeowners’ awareness about District-wide hosting capacity based on the results of the study. In addition to identifying current hosting capacity, the study will determine the ability of the electric grid to support increased distributed energy resources DER deployment and forecast the level and cost of upgrades required for the District to meet its 2032 and 2041 energy and climate goals.
Funding Information
OEE expects to award up to $350,000 to one grantee.
Eligibility Criteria
The institutions below may apply for these grant funds:
- Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3);
- Faith-based organizations;
- Government agencies;
- Universities/educational institutions; and
- Private Enterprises
For more information, visit DOEE.