GFO-21-901 - Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities (CA) Grant

The GFO-21-901 initiative by the California Energy Commission aims to provide up to $20 million in cost share funding for eligible projects that align with federal clean energy opportunities. This program supports research and development in clean energy technologies, ensuring applicants can leverage federal funding while contributing half of the project costs from other sources. The initiative targets technological advancements that promote electricity reliability and lower costs for California's ratepayers.

NOTE: Before applying, applicants are encouraged to check Eligibility Requirements in Section II of this solicitation. As new eligible cost share opportunities are released, the Energy Commission will revise this document with corresponding information on how to apply for cost share for that funding opportunity.
GFO-21-901 - Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities (CA)
Purpose
The purpose of this solicitation is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following:

• An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or

Follow-on funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue research from a previously awarded federal grant that also received Energy Commission federal cost share funding under PON-14-308, GFO-18-902, or this GFO and the proposed project meets the requirements of this solicitation.
Background
The purpose of the EPIC program is to benefit the ratepayers of three investor-owned utilities (IOUs), including Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Diego Gas and Electric Co., and Southern California Edison Co. The EPIC funds clean energy technology projects that promote greater electricity reliability, lower costs, and increased safety. In addition to providing IOU ratepayer benefits, funded projects must lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs to overcome the barriers that prevent the achievement of the state’s statutory energy goals. The EPIC program is administered by the CEC and the IOUs.
Program Areas, Strategic Objectives, and Funding InitiativesEPIC projects must fall within the following program areas identified by the CPUC:Applied research and development;Technology demonstration and deployment; and Market facilitation.
There is up to $20 million available for cost-share grants awarded under this solicitation. The minimum and maximum funding amounts depend on the funding opportunity.
Since the Energy Commission will only provide up to half the cost share of the project, applicants are required to provide at least half the total project cost share from other sources. These sources may not include other Energy Commission funds.