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PIER PROGRAM AREA NOTICES




Notice Regarding the Environmental Subject Area

In accordance with the procedures described in the "Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures," the Environmental subject area has imposed a blackout period on unsolicited proposals, effective close of business on August 4, 2000. The blackout will be in effect through June 30, 2001. This blackout period applies to all projects/programs within the Environmental subject area. During this time frame, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted from any party, including state and federal agencies. The reason for this blackout is so that staff can focus their efforts on intensive program planning. This planning effort will result in a long-term (at least five years) Environmental Plan which will guide future Research, Development and Demonstration initiatives in the PIER Environmental Area.

Proposals received by the California Energy Commission and logged in by the Contracts Officer before the blackout period was imposed will continue to be evaluated according to the PIER Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedure.



Notice Regarding Building Programs Area

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Notice Regarding Environmentally Preferred Advanced Generation Area (EPAG)

In accordance with the procedures described in the "Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures," the EPAG Area has imposed a blackout period on unsolicited proposals, effective close of business on December 31, 2000. A solicitation focusing on fuel cells, microturbines, hybrids, and reciprocating engines will be issued in the first quarter of 2001. The blackout period will be in effect through June 30, 2001, and may be extended. This blackout period applies to all projects/programs within this subject area. During this time frame, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted from any party, including state and federal agencies.

Proposals received by the California Energy Commission and logged in by the Contracts Officer before the blackout period was imposed will continue to be evaluated according to the PIER Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures.



Notice Regarding Renewables Area

In accordance with the procedures described in the "Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures," the Renewables Area has imposed a blackout period on unsolicited proposals. The blackout period will be in effect through June 30, 2001 and may be extended. This blackout period applies to all projects/programs within this subject area. During this time frame, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted from any party, including state and federal agencies.

Proposals received by the California Energy Commission and logged in by the Contracts Officer before the blackout period was imposed will continue to be evaluated according to the PIER Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures.



Notice Regarding Industrial/Agriculture/ Water Area

In accordance with the procedures described in the "Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures," the Industrial/Agriculture/Water Subject Area has imposed a blackout period on unsolicited proposals, effective close of business on December 31, 2000. The blackout period will be in effect through June 30, 2001, and may be extended. This blackout period applies to all projects/programs within this subject area. During this time frame, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted from any party, including state and federal agencies.

Proposals received by the California Energy Commission and logged in by the Contracts Officer before the blackout period was imposed will continue to be evaluated according to the PIER Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures.



Notice Regarding Strategic Subject Area

In accordance with the procedures described in the "Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures," the Strategic Subject Area has imposed a blackout period on unsolicited proposals. The blackout period will be in effect through June 30, 2001, and may be extended. This blackout period applies to all projects/programs within this subject area. During this time frame, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted from any party, including state and federal agencies.

Proposals received by the California Energy Commission and logged in by the Contracts Officer before the blackout period was imposed will continue to be evaluated according to the PIER Program Sole and Single Source Contracting Procedures.


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