The purpose of this solicitation is to fund technology demonstration and deployment projects that support the approved Electric Program Investment Charge 2021–2025 (EPIC 4) Investment Plan’s strategic objective to increase the value proposition of distributed energy resources to customers and the grid.
Donor Name: California Energy Commission (CEC)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This solicitation will support development and demonstration of dynamic charge management solutions that enable quick energization of PEV chargers responsive to distribution grid conditions; efficient and scalable high-power charging stations that enable streamlined DER integration; and innovative opportunity charging solutions that shift charging loads to grid-supportive locations and times while meeting PEV operational requirements. Demonstration projects that address disadvantaged and/or low-income community needs with strong community engagement and support will be prioritized.
Projects must fall within the following project groups:
- Group 1: Technology Enablers for Flexible Transportation Electrification Connection;
- Group 2: DC Hubs for Efficient and Scalable High-Power Charging; and
- Group 3: Innovative Opportunity Charging Solutions.
Funding Information
- Group 1: Technology Enablers for Flexible Transportation Electrification Connection
- Available CEC funding: $5,000,000
- Minimum CEC award: $1,500,000
- Maximum CEC award: $2,500,000
- Group 2: DC Hubs for Efficient and Scalable High-Power Charging
- Available CEC funding: $8,000,000
- Minimum CEC award: $2,000,000
- Maximum CEC award: $4,000,000
- Group 3: Innovative Opportunity Charging Solutions
- Available CEC funding: $8,000,000
- Minimum CEC award: $2,000,000
- Maximum CEC award: $4,000,000.
Eligibility Criteria
This solicitation is open to all public and private entities with the exception of local publicly owned electric utilities. In accordance with CPUC Decision 12-05-037, funds administered by the CEC may not be used for any purposes associated with local publicly owned electric utility activities.
For more information, visit CEC.
