Deep Direct-Use Feasibility Studies

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The purpose of this modification is to inform potential applicants that Modification 0001 to this FOA has been posted to EERE Exchange. Please see the table of changes on the second page of Modification 0001 on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov The complete Funding Opportunity Announcement can be accessed on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov This Funding Opportunity Announcement is soliciting applications that propose projects conducting feasibility studies of large-scale, low-temperature deep-well geothermal systems coupled with advanced direct-use applications and cascaded surface technologies whose applications will extend the reach of geothermal into geologically distinct parts of the country beyond the western U.S. These systems are referred to herein as deep direct-use or DDU. This FOA will solicit applications that propose projects supporting DDU feasibility studies in two Topic Areas: •Topic Area 1 “DDU Feasibility Studies” will focus on the initial site selection, resource assessment, and feasibility study of DDU technology(s). •Topic Area 2 “DDU Community of Practice Administration and Techno-Economic Validation of DDU Projects” seeks to convene and establish a DDU Community of Practice (COP). Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: 12/15/2016 Submission Deadline for Applications: 2/22/2017

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