Solicitation Type
Grant Funding Opportunity
Solicitation Number
GFO-23-308
Solicitation Status
Awarded   —   Notice of Proposed Award
(Cover Letter, Results Table)
Last Awarded Date
Release Date
Submission Deadline
Questions Deadline
This solicitation has been awarded. For questions, please contact the Energy Commission agreement officer within the solicitation manual or contact listed under the Purpose.

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 (Contact CAO for Workshop Attendees List)
  • Pre-Application Workshop Event Recording  (See Event Page)
  • Questions and Answers (See Solicitation Files)
  • Addendum 1 (See Solicitation Files)
  • Addendum 2 (See Solicitation Files)
  • Notice of Proposed Awards (See Solicitation Files)

Solicitation Events

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

Solicitation Contact

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