Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge

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The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted in FedConnect, and is found by going to https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Op portunities.aspx. Under Search Criteria, select Reference Number, and in the next field enter the FOA number (you may also search by other criteria). It is the responsibility of the applicant, prior to the Application due date and time, to verify successful transmission. Use the Quick Start Guide to assist you with FedConnect: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_G o.pdf The purpose of this FOA, "Industrial Energy Efficiency Grand Challenge", is to fund cost-shared development of transformational industrial processes and technologies that reduce the energy intensity (million Btu's per unit system output) or greenhouse gas emissions (carbon equivalent) of the system by a minimum of 25 percent while providing a return on investment of 10 percent or greater. The proposed requirement complies with the following goal and strategy of the Energy Security Theme of DOE's 2006 Strategic Plan: Goal 1.4 Energy Productivity: Cost effectively improve the energy efficiency of the U. S. economy. Pertinent strategy to meet this goal: Partner with energy-intensive industries to develop transformational manufacturing processes and technologies that enable more efficient use of energy in industrial processes. The FOA is in support of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) mission to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that enhance energy efficiency and productivity. It would help accomplish the goal of EERE's Portfolio Priority 6, "Increase the Energy Efficiency / Reduce the Energy Intensity of Industry". In support of the above mission and goals, the Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) of EERE defined its mission in 2007 as: "Improve national security, climate and environment, and economic competitiveness by transforming the way U. S. industry uses energy" and set a goal to "Drive a 25 percent reduction in U. S. industrial energy intensity by 2020 in support of EPAct 2005". The planned solicitation will select and fund concept definition Research and Development (R and D) studies to develop transformational manufacturing processes and technologies that meet the grand challenges of energy-intensive industries. Industrial collaboration is strongly recommended, and cost sharing is required. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH FEDCONNECT AT https://www.fedconnect.net/ TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. NOTE: Organizations with system-to-system capabilities with Grants.gov for their submissions may continue to use their systems, and their applications will be accepted in Grants.gov to be considered for award. To submit an application in response to this FOA, Applicants must be registered with FedConnect. Before you can register with FedConnect, you will need the following: 1. Your company's DUNS (including plus 4 extension if applicable). If you don't know your company's DUNS or if your company does not have a DUNS you can search for it or request one at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do . 2. A federal Central Contractor Registration (CCR) account. If your company is not currently registered with CCR, please register at www.ccr.gov before continuing with your FedConnect registration. 3. Possibly, your company's CCR MPIN. If you are the first person from your company to register, FedConnect will need to create a company account. 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