GFO-23-308 - DC HVAC Nanogrid Module Development and Demonstration

Solicitation Type
Grant Funding Opportunity
Solicitation Number
GFO-23-308
Solicitation Status
Active
Release Date
Submission Deadline
Questions Deadline
IMPORTANT: For this solicitation, use the new Energy Commission Agreement Management System (ECAMS) portal to submit an application. Applicants must have or create a user account in order to apply for this solicitation. For assistance, view the User Registration Instructions and Applying for a Solicitation. 

Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to develop and demonstrate the impact of a DC-powered HVAC heat pump in a self-contained module that includes solar PV and energy storage, also known as a DC HVAC nanogrid module, in residential and commercial settings. This solicitation aims to reduce building dependency on grid electricity, increase energy efficiency of HVAC equipment operating on DC power, decrease burdens – and enhance access – to solar and heat pump adoption, and create business and manufacturing opportunities for those who develop DC HVAC nanogrid modules.

Additional Information

  • Pre-Application Workshop Presentation (See Solicitation Files)
  • Pre-Application Workshop Attendee List (See Solicitation Files)
  • Pre-Application Workshop Event Recording  (See Event Page)
  • Questions and Answers (See Solicitation Files)
  • Addendum 1 (See Solicitation Files)
  • Addendum 2 (See Solicitation Files)

Solicitation Files

Solicitation Events

Apr 05 2024

Pre-Application Workshop - GFO-23-308 - DC HVAC Nanogrid Module Development and Demonstration

April 5, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Remote Access Only

Funding

Solicitation Contact

Please contact the Energy Commission agreement officer within the solicitation manual.