Department of Energy (DOE) Heat Pump Defense Production Act Program (Part B): Retrofit an Existing Production Capability - FY 2023
| Agency: | U.S. Department of Energy |
|---|---|
| CFDA: | 81.253 |
| Federal FON: | DE-FOA-0002987 |
| Office: | Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) |
| Multipart Grant: | Yes |
| Next Due: | 08/01/2023 (Multiple) |
|---|---|
| Solicitation Date: | 04/18/2023 |
| Match Required: | Yes |
| Match Type: | Cash/In-Kind |
| Actual Funds: | $250,000,000 (Estimated) |
| Range: | $125,000,000 (Max) |
| Award Range: | $10,000,000 (Min) / $50,000,000 (Max) |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to ensure national security by accelerating the growth of domestic production capability of electric heat pump systems, components, and materials to meet the anticipated increased demand for clean energy technologies as the economy transitions to net-zero emissions. The goals of this program are to:
- Expand U.S. electric heat pump manufacturing to reduce the amount of energy needed in buildings, leading to less reliance by the U.S. and allies on adversaries, such as Russia, for oil and gas
- Strengthen heat pump system, components, and material supply chains
- Create economic prosperity for communities, especially underserved communities, by ensuring access to federal resources
- Support the creation of good-paying jobs
Projects will be expected to support meaningful community and labor engagement; invest in America’s workforce; advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and contribute to the Justice40 Initiative goal that 40 percent of the overall project benefits flow to disadvantaged communities.
Projects must include plans for investment in the workforce needed to support the corresponding production capability, and a portion of program funding may be used for workforce development to the extent it is necessary for the development of heat pump production capabilities.
Funding will be provided for the following program components:
- (Part A): New or Additional Domestic Production Capability
- (Part B): Retrofit an Existing Production Capability
The purpose of the Retrofit an Existing Production Capability component is to retool or retrofit existing commercial-scale facilities to transition manufacturing from non-heat pump heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and/or water heating equipment to produce electric heat pump materials, heat pump components, and heat pump systems, such as air- or ground-source heat pump or heat pump water heaters, where domestic production capability would address clear supply-chain vulnerabilities. Program funding may also support retooling and retrofits to existing heat pump materials, components, and systems facilities that would significantly increase heat pump efficiency and/or expand market to cold climates.
Last Updated: September 12, 2024
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants are:
- Institutions of higher education
- For-profit entities
- Nonprofit entities
- State and local governmental entities
- Tribal nations
All applicants must qualify as a domestic entity
Incorporated and unincorporated consortia are eligible to apply as detailed on pages 14-15 of the NOFA file.
No more than one application will be accepted per eligible entity for this program overall. Each application must be limited to a single project concept.
The following entities are not eligible to apply directly; however, these entities may serve as a subrecipient:
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs)
- Non-DOE/NNSA FFRDCs
- Federal agencies and instrumentalities (other than the DOE)
In general, foreign entities are not eligible to apply directly or serve as a subrecipient; however, in limited circumstances, the funding agency may approve a waiver to allow a foreign entity to participate as a subrecipient, as detailed on pages 93-95 of the NOFA file.
The following entities are not eligible to apply directly or serve as a subrecipient:
- The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995
FY 2023 award recipients include:
- BITZER Scroll, Inc.
- Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc.
- Armstrong International, Inc.
- Copeland LP
- Ice Air, LLC
Refer to the Award file for additional information on FY 2023 award recipients.
Eligible Applicants:
Local GovernmentAcademic Institutions
Consortia
Native American Tribe
Non Profits
Private Sector
State Government
Application Notes:
Mandatory concept papers must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 19, 2023.
Concept papers must be submitted online at infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov.
Concept papers must include:
- Cover page (1 page max)
- Project description (4 pages max)
- Addendum (2 pages max)
Following concept paper submission, a subset of applicants will be encouraged to submit full applications. Applicants may submit a full application even if they receive a notification discouraging them from doing so.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 1, 2023.
Applications must be submitted online at infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov.
Applications must include:
- Technical volume (30 pages max)
- Resumes (3 pages max each)
- Letters of commitment (1 page max each)
- Offtake agreement letters of commitment (1 page max each)
- Community partnership documentation letter(s) (optional; 10 pages max)
- Statement of project objectives (8 pages max)
- SF 424
- Budget justification workbook
- Summary for public release (1 page max)
- Summary slides (5 pages max)
- Subrecipient budget justification (if applicable)
- Authorization from cognizant contracting officer for FFRDC
- SF LLL
- Foreign entity waiver requests and foreign work waiver requests (if applicable)
- Community benefits plan (12 pages max)
- Current and pending support
- Locations of work
- Environmental considerations summary
- Potentially duplicative funding notice (if applicable)
- Data management plan
Applications must be submitted on standard-sized pages with one-inch margins using 12-point black Calibri font, with the exception of footnotes or endnotes, which must be in a font size of 10 or larger. Pages must be numbered in the footer of each page, and files must be named according to and submitted in the appropriate format detailed on page 25 of the NOFA file. The control number must be included with all application documents and be prominently displayed on the upper right corner of the header of each page and included in the file name. The maximum file size is 10 MB.
The following are required in order to submit an application:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- SAM (System for Award Management) registration
Applicants may obtain a UEI number and verify or renew SAM registration status at www.ecivis.com/sam.
An optional webinar is expected to be scheduled for this program as detailed on page 85 of the NOFA file.
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Technical merit, innovation, and impact (25 percent)
- Financial and market viability (25 percent)
- Project workplan (15 percent)
- Management team and project partners (15 percent)
- Community benefits plan (20 percent)
In addition, the evaluation will consider the factors listed on pages 61-62 of the NOFA file.
As a part of the evaluation process, the funding agency may invite applicants to participate in pre-selection interviews.
Refer to the NOFA file and Application folder for additional application information.
| Match Required: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Match Type: | Cash/In-Kind |
| Actual Funds: | $250,000,000 (Estimated) |
| Range: | $125,000,000 (Max) |
| Award Range: | $10,000,000 (Min) / $50,000,000 (Max) |
|---|
Match Notes:
Applicants must provide at least 50 percent of the total project cost via nonfederal cash or in-kind contributions, which may be provided by the applicant, subapplicants, or third parties.
In general, matching contributions may not include deferred or avoided costs such as tax credits.
Vendors or contractors may not provide matching contributions. Any partial donation of goods or services is considered a discount and is not allowable.
Matching contributions may not include the value of previously acquired equipment, buildings, or land.
Funding Notes:
Approximately $250 million is available for this program overall, with an estimated $125 million available to support approximately three to ten awards of at least approximately $10 million and up to an estimated $50 million through this component.
Award notifications are expected to be made in October 2023.
The project period will last up to 36 months. Project continuation will be contingent upon including satisfactory performance and the funding agency's decision.
Funding for major construction costs require prior written funding agency approval.
Program funding may be used for workforce development; however, this funding is limited to a one-time investment and may not be used to provide wage subsidies or cover other recurring wage and benefits costs.
Funds may not be used for pre-award costs or foreign travel without funding agency approval.
Funds may not be used for:
- Projects that focus on installation and deployment of heat pumps
- Projects that are based on research, development, or pilot-scale activities
- Lobbying
- Pre-selection interview travel and other expenses
For Round 2 of FY 2023, a total of $84.7 million was distributed via four awards ranging from $5,005,252 to $39 million through this program overall. For Round 1 of FY 2023, nine awards ranging from $5,083,719 to $50 million were distributed through this program overall. Refer to the Award file for details.
Contacts:
Program Staff
FOA2987@netl.doe.gov
Agency Address
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20585
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the program staff at least three business days prior to the application due date. Submitted questions and answers will be posted online at infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov.
Concept papers and applications must be submitted online at infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov.
The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.
Files:
Application File: US18128B_Application_FY2023.zip (3.4 Mb)Other Pre-Award File: US18128B_FAQ_FY2023.xlsx (38.8 Kb)
NOFA File: US18128B_NOFA_FY2023.pdf (1.1 Mb)
Award File: US18128B_Award_FY2023.pdf (249.6 Kb)
Federal Forms:
SF 424 (144.4 Kb)SF LLL (98.7 Kb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains the revised solicitation for this program. The Application folder contains the required forms for submission. The FAQ file contains an updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program. The Award file contains information on FY2023 award recipients. The required federal forms are attached.
September 13, 2024
Information regarding awards through this program has been released and attached as the Award file. A sample of award recipients has been added to the Eligibility section, and a brief summary of the awards has been added to the Financial section.
July 25, 2023
A revised solicitation for this program, has been released and attached as the NOFA file. The Application section has been updated accordingly. Additionally, an updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
July 21, 2023
An updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
July 14, 2023
An updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
June 30, 2023
An updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
May 31, 2023
An updated list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
May 4, 2023
A list of answers to frequently asked questions regarding this program has been released and attached as the FAQ file.
Grant Keywords
DOE, MESC, Inflation Reduction Act, IRA, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, BIL, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, IIJA, tribe, tribal, electric heat pump, ground-source heat pump, air-source heat pump, space heating equipment, water heating equipment, climate security goal, energy security goal, manufacture, manufacturing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, HVAC, water heating, WH, net-zero emission, energy, workforce development, alternative energy, energy conservation, energy efficiency, energy efficient, energy demand, energy savings, green energy, electric, electrical, electricity, a/c, air conditioning, cooling, heat, insulate, insulation, natural resource, facilities, facility, industry, power source, renewable resource, supply chain, job creation, retool, retooling, retrofitGrant Categories
Economic DevelopmentEnergy
Environment/Natural Resources