Solicitations for Transportation Area Programs
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Investments in California's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Markets
The Energy Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program’s (ARFVTP) investments strategically target gaps in the energy innovation pipeline for the development and deployment of alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies to help meet the state's goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum dependence in the transportation sector.
The Energy Commission plans to offer the following funding opportunities. Additional upcoming funding opportunities will be posted periodically. More details will be available as each solicitation is issued. Information on this page is provided for planning purposes; opportunities could be reduced, adjusted and/or removed. To receive an e-mail when contracts, notices and solicitations are released, please subscribe to the Opportunity list located at www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/.
Upcoming Solicitations
| Investment Plan Category | Upcoming Funding Opportunities | Anticipated Funding Amount* | Proposed Release Date (Calendar Quarter) |
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| Alternative Fuel Production | Early Stage Biofuel Production and Supply | $3 million | PON-14-602 (see application deadline below) |
| Alternative Fuel Infrastructure | Electric Charging Infrastructure | $6 million | TBD |
| Natural Gas Fueling Infrastructure | $1.5 million | Q1 - 2015 | |
| Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles | Medium and Heavy Duty Advanced Vehicle Technology Demonstrations | $24.9 million | PON-14-605 (see application deadline below) |
| Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives | $10.2 million | TBD | |
| Related Needs and Opportunities | Federal Cost Sharing | $2.7 million | TBD |
| Manufacturing Facilities and Equipment | $10 million | PON-14-604 (see application deadline below) | |
| ZEV Regional Planning and Readiness | $3.3 million | PON-14-603 (see application deadline below) |
Additional upcoming funding opportunities will be posted periodically.
*The Energy Commission reserves the right to adjust funding amounts noted for individual solicitations.
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Current Solicitations
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Program Opportunity Notice (PON-14-605)
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Advanced Vehicle Technology Demonstration
Date Released: December 11, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: January 29, 2015 February 5, 2015 by 3:00 p.m.
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1, posted December 19, 2014.
Replaces Solicitation Manual (see Solicitation Files).Pre-Application Workshop
December 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-14-604)
Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing
Date Released: September 9, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: November 7, 2014 by 3:00 PM
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1, posted 10/8/14.
Pre-Application Workshop - September 19, 2014
Questions and Answers Version 2, posted 10/8/14.
Questions and Answers Version 1, posted 9/24/14.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-14-603)
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Readiness
Date Released: September 9, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: December 2, 2014 by 3:00 p.m. or until funds are exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Notice of Proposed Awards
Posted November 17, 2014.
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1, posted 10/2/14.
Addendum 2, posted 10/22/14.
Addendum 2 changes the deadline for written questions to October 31, 2014, and updates parts of the Application Manual.Questions and Answers Part 1, posted 10/2/14.
Questions and Answers Part 2, posted 10/22/14.
Questions and Answers Part 3, posted 11/13/14.
Questions and Answers Part 4, posted 12/1/14.
Pre-Application Workshop - September 18, 2014
WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-14-602)
Biofuels Early & Pre-Commercial Technology Development
Date Released: October 27, 2014.
Pre-proposal abstracts are due December 17, 2014
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1, posted 11/5/14.
Addendum 2, posted 11/21/14.
Replaces Application Manual (see Solicitation Files).Pre-Application Workshop - November 14, 2014
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-610)
Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives
Date Released: January 27, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: May 1, 2014 by 3:00 PM
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
Addendum 1, posted 2/25/14.
Questions and Answers, posted 2/25/14.
Additional Information for PON-13-610
Available funding, participating dealerships, and more.Solicitation Workshop - February 6, 2014
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-609)
Pilot-Scale and Commercial-Scale Advanced Biofuels Production Facilities
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Notice of Proposed Award, Round 1
Posted May 7, 2014 -
Notice of Proposed Award, Round 2
Posted July 18, 2014, revised December 16, 2014. Date Released: January 14, 2014.
Deadline to Submit Applications: March 25, 2014 by 3:00 PM
Solicitation Files. (PDF, MS Word and Excel files)
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- Released 2/24/2014. Revised Key Activities and Dates and updates to Attachment 1, page 4.
- Released 2/24/2014. Revised Key Activities and Dates and updates to Attachment 1, page 4.
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- Released 3/10/2014. Replaced Attachment 5, Budget Forms due to a locked cell error within the budget.
- Released 3/10/2014. Replaced Attachment 5, Budget Forms due to a locked cell error within the budget.
Pre-Application Workshop - January 31, 2014
WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-607)
Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure
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Revised Notice of Proposed Awards - Operation and Maintenance Grants - Revised October 17, 2014
Notice of Proposed Awards - Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure
Posted May 1, 2014
Date Released: November 22, 2013.
Deadline to Submit Applications: February 14, 2014 by 3:00 PM
- Addendum 1
Released 12/18/2013.Updates to:
- Main Solicitation Document
- Attachment 3
- Attachment 10
Addition of:
- Attachment 13
- Addendum 2
Released 1/6/2014.
Replaces Attachment 6, Budget-Forms - Questions and Answers Addendum 2, posted 1/29/2014
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Pre-Application Workshop
December 6, 2013
10:00 AM
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
The Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program is hereby distributing Draft Solicitation Concepts for Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure for public review and comment. Posted: September 25, 2013. (PDF File, 47 pages, 1.6 mb)
Written Comments Due: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at 5:00pm.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-606)
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Date Released: November 8, 2013.
Deadline to Submit Applications: February 4, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted April 4, 2014. Revised July 3, 2014
- Addendum 1
Released 12/18/2013. Revises due date and changes several sections of the PON. - Questions and Answers, posted 12/18/2013
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Pre-Application Workshop - November 22, 2013
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-605)
Centers for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technology
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Notice of Proposed Award, Posted February 6, 2014. Revised NOPA post April 22, 2014.
Date Solicitation Released: August 23, 2013.
Deadline to Submit Applications: October 26, November 14, 2013 by 3:00 p.m.
- Addendum 1
Released 8/28/2013. - Addendum 2
Released 10/4/2013. - Addendum 3
Released 10/14/2013. - Addendum 4
Released 10/29/2013.
Addendum #4 includes changes to the Eligible Projects Section as well as Match Funding Requirements.
There are changes to the original Questions and Answers and additional Questions and Answers added. - Questions and Answers, updated 10/29/2013
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Pre-Application Workshop - September 6, 2013
Pre-Application Workshop Presentation
WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-604)
Federal Cost-Share for Emerging Technologies
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Revised Notice of Proposed Awards - Posted July 3, 2014. Original NOPA Posted February 27, 2014.
Date Released: October 24, 2013.
Deadline to Submit Applications: January 10, January 21, 2014 by 3:00 p.m.
- Addendum 1
Released 12/23/2013. Revised Key Activities and Dates and changes to the Eligible Projects and Project Narrative. -
Addendum 2 - Cover Letter
Released 1/16/2014. Replaced Attachment 5, Budget Forms. (See Solicitation Files) - Questions and Answers, posted 12/23/2013
Pre-Application Workshop - November 15, 2013
WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-603)
Alternative Fuel Readiness Plans
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Revised Notice of Proposed Awards - Revised May 9. 2014.
Originally posted December 16, 2013. Revised Jan. 14, Jan. 31, Mar. 12 and May 9, 2014.
Notice of No Award - Posted October 17, 2013. Corrected NONA posted November 1, 2013.
Date Released: August 12, 2013.
Deadline to Submit Applications: Continuous until funds are exhausted, or April 30, 2014 by 3:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.
- Solicitation Files
- Addendum 1 - Cover Letter
Released 9/3/2013.
Replaces Attachment 5 Budget Forms (see "Solicitation Files") - Addendum 2 -
Adding Language in Section I, Available Funding and How Award is Determined, Page 4. Posted September 9, 2013. - Addendum 3 -
Updates Table 1 - Key Initial Activities and Action Dates of the Application Manual, specifically the "Initial Notice of Proposed Award Published". Posted September 11, 2013. - Addendum 4 -
Updates Table 1 – Key Initial Activities and Action Dates of the Application Manual, specifically the “Notice of Proposed Award”. Posted September 20, 2013. - Addendum 5 -
Posted November 1, 2013.
1) Updates the Application Manual. 2) Provides a second question and answer document. 3) Corrects Notice of No Award (NONA) posted on October 17, 2013. - Questions and Answers
Posted September 3, 2013 - Questions and Answers #2
Posted November 1, 2013 - Pre-Application Workshop
August 23, 2012WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-602)
Used Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Repower Demonstration
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Notice of Proposed Award - Posted October 17, 2013
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Release date: June 13, 2013
Deadline to Submit Questions: July 22, 2013.
Deadline to submit Application: August 21, August 27, 2013, no later than 3:00 pm - Addendum 1
This Addendum updates Language in the Application Manual
- Addendum 2
Updates Key Activities and Dates table of the Application Manual, specifically the "Distribute Questions/Answers" and the "Deadline to Submit Applications"
- Addendum 3
Replaces Attachment 5, Budget Forms due to a calculation error within the budget
Questions and Answers - posted August 12, 2013
- Pre-Application Workshop
Monday, July 22, 2013
10:00 am
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-13-601)
Commercial Scale Advanced Biofuels Production Facilities
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Notice of Proposed Award. Posted November 7, 2013.
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Release date: April 10, 2013
Deadline to Submit Questions: April 29, 2013.
Deadline to submit Application: May 31, 2013, June 14, 2013, no later than 3:00 pm Addendum 1 Cover Letter - Released April 19, 2013
Addendum 2 Cover Letter - Released May 3, 2013
- Updated Key Activities and DatesAddendum 3 Cover Letter - Released May 16, 2013
- Updates the Application Manual (See Solicitation Files)Addendum 4 Cover Letter - Released May 31, 2013
- Updates Attachment 5 Budget Forms (See Solicitation Files)Questions and Answers - posted May 16, 2013
- Pre-Application Workshop
Friday, April 26, 2013
10:00 am
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-12-606)
Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Date Released: November 19, 2012.
Proposal Due Date: January 24, 2013, by 3:00 p.m.
Notice of Proposed Award
Posted April 11, 2013
- PON and Attachments
- Addendum 3 Released 01/15/2013, updates Attachment 5
- Addendum 2 Released 12/14/2012
- PON-12-606 including Addendum 2 changes Released 12/14/2012
- Questions and Answers Released 12/14/2012
- Questions, Answers, and Clarifications - Addendum Released 12/24/2012
- Addendum 1 Released 12/7/2012
- Pre-Application Workshop
December 7, 2012
10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A
1516 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814 - Agenda for Workshop
- WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
- Workshop Attendee List
Hydrogen Infrastructure Network Workshop
July 10, 2012 Workshop
Staff Workshop to Discuss Input for Developing a New Solicitation for a Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
August 27, 2013 - Hydrogen Gas for Transportation - Measurement and Dispensing Workshop
See the Alternative Fuels Notices page.
August 12, 2013 - Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure Workshop
See the Alternative Fuels Notices page.
June 29, 2012 Workshop
California Energy Commission Staff will Convene two Public Workshops Regarding Approaches for Selecting Locations for the Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
June 22, 2012 Workshop
California Energy Commission Staff will Convene two Public Workshops Regarding Approaches for Selecting Locations for the Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-12-605)
Natural Gas Fueling Infrastructure
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Date Released: November 29, 2012.
Proposal Due Date: February 7, 2013 by 3:00 p.m
Notice of Proposed Award (Revised) - Posted March 18, 2013, Revised August 2, 2013.
- PON and Attachments
- Addendum 1 Released 12/14/2012
- Addendum 2 Released 12/28/2012
- Addendum 3 Released 1/24/2013
- Question & Answers Posted 1/4/2013
Pre-Application Workshop
December 14, 2012
WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
Request For Proposal 600-12-604
Technical Assistance for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology (ARFVT) Program
- Notice of Proposed Award - Posted March 28, 2013.
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Release date: January 11, 2013
Deadline to Submit Proposal: February 25, 2013 no later than 3 pm.
- Pre-Bid Conference: January 23, 2013
- Solicitation Files (Word, Acrobat & Excel files)
- Questions and Answers - Posted January 31, 2013
- Pre-Bid Participants
- Pre-Bid Presentation
Request For Proposal 600-12-602
Vehicle Attributes
- Notice of Proposed Award - Posted January 14, 2013.
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Release date: November 19, 2012
Deadline to Submit application: December 21, 2012 no later than 3 pm.
- Solicitation Files (Word, Acrobat & Excel files)
- Addendum 1
- Addendum 2 - Posted December 20, 2012.
- November 30, 2012 , Pre-Bid Conference Presentation
- November 30, 2012 , Pre-Bid Conference Participants
- November 30, 2012 , Pre-Bid Conference Questions and Answers
Vehicle Attributes Survey, Analysis, and Forecasts
July 30, 2012
Workshop on a proposed contract to provide technical assistance to forecast
the use of conventional and alternative fuels and vehicles in California.
- Contract Opportunity Notice (Includes workshop details, and Draft Work Statement)
- Agenda for Workshop
- WebEx Recording of Workshop (Streaming video and audio.) See WebEx playback help.
- Presentations
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-11-609)
Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
- Regarding the California Energy Commission's hydrogen infrastructure funding grant (Program Opportunity Notice-11-609):
The California Energy Commission is cancelling its grant solicitation for hydrogen fueling stations in order to revise solicitation protocols.
The Commission will issue a new solicitation at a future date.
A robust hydrogen fuel station infrastructure is necessary to support automakers' rollout of fuel cell vehicles to comply with the Air Resources Board's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) program. Automakers plan to meet this mandate with a combination of battery electric and fuel cell vehicles. This market is critical to California's economic and environmental goals.
The Alternative and Renewable Fuel & Vehicle Technology Program is an excellent example of how California continues to be the global leader of the green transportation energy and clean fuels technology revolution. California's investment in clean transportation technologies is critical to the success of the next generation of zero-emission vehicles.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-11-604)
Advanced Vehicle Technology Manufacturing
AB 118 - Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
- Revised Notice of Proposed Award - Posted September 27, 2012.
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Release date: February 6, 2012
Deadline to Submit application: March 9, 2012 March 20, 2012 no later than 3 pm.
Solicitation Files (Word, Acrobat & Excel files)
Addendum 1 (PDF file). Released February 13, 2012
Replaces Attachment L CEQA docAddendum 2 (PDF file). Released March 1, 2012
Replaces Attachment-F (Exhibit B) Budget and Instructions and
Adds to Section 14 - Grounds for RejectionAddendum 3 (PDF file). Released March 6, 2012
Delays the application due date and the release date for the Questions and AnswersAddendum 4 (PDF file). Released March 9, 2012
Adjusts Section 6. Definitions on Page 2
Adjusts Section 7. Eligible Projects on Page 3
Adjust Section 15. Application Requirements on page 9Questions and Answers. (PDF file). Released March 8, 2012
- Proposal Workshop:
February 17, 2012
9:00 a.m.
California Energy Commission
Hearing Room A, First Floor
1516 Ninth Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-11-602)
Alternative Fuels Infrastructure: Electric, Natural Gas, Propane, E85 & Diesel Substitutes Terminals
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Date Released: February 8, 2012.
Application Due Date: March 14, 2012 March 21, 2012 no later than 3 pm
Blackhawk Logistics, LLC Grant For LCNG Fueling Facility Blythe, California
Grant
Award Under Solicitation PON-11-602
- Addendum to Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, for Blackhawk Logistics LLC's "Blythe LNG Public Access Infrastructure Project". Posted December 19, 2012 (PDF file, 2 pages, 29 kb).
- Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration, for Blackhawk Logistics LLC's "Blythe LNG Public Access Infrastructure Project". Posted November 7, 2012 (PDF file, 3 pages, 106 kb).
- Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration Recommendation, Blackhawk Logistics, LLC Grant For LCNG Fueling Facility Blythe, California (PDF file, 230 pages, 7.3 mb).
- Notice of Completion & Environmental Document Transmittal, Posted November 7, 2012 (PDF file, 2 pages, 311 kb).
- Localized Health Impact Report - Addendum to Staff Report
Posted September 21, 2012. - Notice of Proposed Awards - Round 2
Posted August 16, 2012, Revised March 21, 2013. - Notice of Proposed Awards - Round 1
Posted April 24, 2012. - Application Manual
- Solicitation Files (PDF, Word & Excel files)
- Addendum 1 Released 3/5/12
- Addendum 2 Released 3/9/12
- Addendum 3 Released 4/4/12
- Addendum 4 Released 4/23/12
- Infrastructure Questions and Answers Released 3/9/12
- Application Workshop Notice for Workshop
February 21, 2012
9 a.m.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
1516 Ninth Street
First Floor, Hearing Room A
Sacramento, California
(Wheelchair Accessible)
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-11-601)
Biofuels Production Facilities
AB 118 - Alternative And Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
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Release date: January 11, 2012
Deadline to Submit Questions: January 27, 2012.
Deadline to submit proposals: February 23, 2012, no later than 3:00 pm
- Solicitation Files
Attachment N is replaced - Addendum 1
1. To add additional website information for CEQA
2. The correct Attachment A Grant Proposal Cover Page - Addendum 2
1. Revise language in Match Funding Requirements.
2. Update the Schedule of Proposal and Award Process, Section 19.
3. Update the Attachment F Budget Forms and Instructions. - Proposal workshop January 27, 2012
- Sign-in Sheet Bidders Workshop
- Questions and Answers
Posted February 8, 2012 - Additions and Modification to Questions and Answers
Posted February 17, 2012
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-10-603)
Advanced Medium- and Heavy-duty Vehicle Technologies Pre-Commercial Demonstrations
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Date Released: August 19, 2011.
Application Due Date: October 14, 2011 by 4:00 p.m.
4th Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted November 1, 2012.
3rd Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted April 27, 2012.
2nd Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted April 19, 2012.
Revised Notice of Proposed Award
Posted March 8, 2012.
Notice of Proposed Award
Posted February 10, 2012.
- Application Manual
- Solicitation Files (PDF & Word files)
- Addendum 1
Posting of answers to questions has changed to September 16, 2011. Posted: September 13, 2011. - Addendum 2
Posted: September 16, 2011. - Addendum 3
Posted: February 6, 2012. - Questions and Answers - Revised September 21, 2011.
Posted September 21, 2011. - Meeting Attendees
Posted September 16, 2011.
Program Opportunity Notice (PON-09-607)
California Ethanol Producer Incentive Program (CEPIP)
Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program
Addendum 5
The purpose of this addendum is to close this solicitation.
Effective immediately, applications to the California Ethanol Producer Incentive Program will no longer be accepted.
This addendum does not negate any contractual or repayment obligations of any CEPIP
participant.
All contractual and repayment obligations must be completed in accordance
with the terms of the CEPIP Participant Agreements.
Posted December 16, 2014.
Hydrogen Infrastructure Network Workshop
July 10, 2012 Workshop
Staff Workshop to Discuss Input for Developing a New Solicitation for a Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
June 29, 2012 Workshop
California Energy Commission Staff will Convene two Public Workshops Regarding Approaches for Selecting Locations for the Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
June 22, 2012 Workshop
California Energy Commission Staff will Convene two Public Workshops Regarding Approaches for Selecting Locations for the Hydrogen Infrastructure Network
Contact information for the Energy Commission's Contracts, Grants and Loans Office is contained within each solicitation.